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RATLAM DIVISION
Fax for Emergency Quota : 07412-232572Phone Nos. for Emergency quota Query (Indore Originating Trains) :9752492953 Phone Nos.for Emergency Quota query (Other Trains) :9752492954 For Train Onboard Complaint dial 138, PNR Enquiry dial 139, Security Related Complaint dial 182, Station Stall complaint Dial 9752492970ORGANISATION HISTORY DIVISION MAP RTI HERITAGE COLLECTION DRUCC LIST NOTICE
Ratlam Division of Western Railway came into existence on the 15thof August 1956, under Divisionalisation scheme of Indian Railways. The rail link of Ratlam Division has a glorious history of more than 130 years. The Meter gauge section was started way back in 1874 while the Broad Gauge came into existence in 1893. Ratlam is a major junction and rail division on Indian Railways on meter and broad gauge lines. It comes under Western Railways zone of Indian Railways. Four major Railway Tracks pass through Ratlam City, these are towards Mumbai, Delhi, Ajmer and Khandwa. Ratlam division is contributing significantly in the development of social and economical conditions of the area by transporting various commodities like Cement, Clinker, Rock Phosphate, Sodium Sulphate, Caustic Soda, Soya de-oiled cake etc. from various loading posts.
ROUTE/ TRACK KM
| BG | MG | Route KM | 994.432 | 79.5* | Track KM | 1957.549$ | 89.50** |
*16.68 Route KM under G.C. of OM-NKR & 4.48 Route km under GC of KNW Cabin – KNW Section. ( Existing DADN-OM of 58.34 Route km) **24.16 Track KM under G.C. of SWD-NKR & KNW Cabin – KNW Section and BG SECTION Electrified Route KM 985.66 Balance is RAU-TIHI only of 8.77 Electrified Track KM 1947.295. Balance is RAU-TIHI only of 10.254 track KM. **24.16 Track KM under G.C. of SWD-NKR & KNW Cabin-KNW Section and 65.34 track KM running DADM-OM. $ Inclludes loop line. Main line is 1514.934 KM
| BG | Sections | Electrified Route KM | 985.66
| Godhra-Nagda-SantHirdaramnagar, Ujjain-Dr.Ambedkar Nagar, Dewas-Maksi. Ratlam- Chittorgarh. Ratlam-Laxmibainagar, Nimarkheri-Khandwa | Electrified Track KM | 1947.295
| Godhra-Nagda-SantHirdaramnagar, Ujjain-Dr.Ambedkar Nagar, Dewas-Maksi. Ratlam- Chittorgarh. Ratlam-Laxmibainagar, Nimarkheri-Khandwa |
STATES/ DISTRICTS COVEREDName of states | Madhya Pradesh | Rajasthan | Gujarat | No. of districts involved | 15 | 03 | 02 | Name of Districts | Bhopal Dewas Jhabua Khandwa Neemuch Shajapur Ujjain | Barwani Indore Khargone Mandsaur Ratlam Sehore Dhar Alirajpur | Chittorgarh Banswara Pratapgarh | Dahod Panchmahal |
PLACES OF HISTORICAL/ TOURISM IMPORTANCE | 1 | Kalakund-Patalpani Section | Kakakund -Patalpani section has natural scenic beauty due to deep valley’s, gorges.The existing MG railway track passes through high embankments and deep cuttings, tunnels and via ducts, flora, fauna, water falls, natural springs, etc making it a potential tourist destination. A Heritage Train started between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar via Patalpani to Kalakund stations for tourist attraction. The major tourist attractions developed at Dr. Ambedkar Nagar ,Patalpani ,Enroute - Tantya Mama Temple, Patalpani fall, Valley view point,Enroute - Bridge no 647 and Kalakund station. | | 2 | Ujjain | A temple town on the banks of the Shipra river where shaivites throng to the Mahakaleshwar (one of 12 Jyotirlingas) Hosts the Simhastha every twelve years. | | 3 | Chittaurgarh | Spectacular ruins of the ancient fort of the Mewar princes, replete with the stories of valour, sacrifices of Rajputana ladies in ‘Johar’, the mesmerizing beauty of ‘Padmini’ and the unwavering devotion of Meerabai. | | 4 | Omkareshwer | Ancient temple town on the banks of the Narmada, another Jyotirlinga. | | 6 | Indore | The commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh made famous for its post sunset treats in the Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan. | | 6 | Maheshwar | The scenic fort with extensive ghats on the banks Narmada river was a favoriteof Ahilyabai,a prominent Queen of the Holkar dynasty, also a must visit destination for all fashionistas desiring to possess the Maheshwari weave. | | 7 | Mandu | Situated at the Southern tip of the Malwa plateau.The place is famous for palaces and buildings build mainly by Hoshan Shah (1405-35) and Baaz Bahadur for his love interest Rani Rupmati. | | 8 | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | A delightful cantonment town famous for its leather artifacts and smocking embroidery. | | 9 | Mandsaur | The Pashupatinath temple has a life size 8 faced idol of the Lord Shiva. This place is also famous for to opium cultivation. |
Source : Western Railway CMS Team Last Reviewed on: 16-04-2021 
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