Indore-Dewas-Ujjain section


The Indore-Dewas-Ujjain section of the Western Railway Zone is a partially operational public transit system in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It connects Indore Jn with Ujjain Jn on Ujjain-Bhopal section and Dewas Jn on Dewas-Maksi section. It is currently operational as a single-track electrified railway line, and is undergoing doubling.
The tentative time of completion of the project is slated to be March 2023. The work is being done by Ratlam railway division of Western Railways.

History

The track was part of the erstwhile Scindia-Neemuch railway, a branch line from Indore to Ujjain was made operational in the period 1879-1880 during the British Rule.

Current status

The doubling work in the stretch of railways from Ujjain Jn via Karchha, Dewas Jn, Barlai has been completed and is in operation since Late February 2023.