Patalpani–Kalakund Heritage Train Explained
| Patalpani–Kalakund Heritage Train |
| Type: | Passenger |
| Locale: | Madhya Pradesh |
| Operator: | Western Railway |
| Start: | (PTP) |
| Stops: | 3 |
| End: | (KKD) |
| Distance: | 15km (09miles) |
| Journeytime: | 2h 20m |
| Frequency: | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Class: | Unreserved, Heritage |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | No |
| Catering: | No |
| Entertainment: | No |
| Baggage: | No |
| Stock: | 1 |
| El: | No |
| Speed: | 6km/h average with halts |
Patalpani–Kalakund Heritage Train is a metre-gauge passenger train of the Indian Railways, which runs between Patalpani railway station, Mhow in Madhya Pradesh and Kalakund in Madhya Pradesh. It is being operated with 52965/52966 train numbers, which operates three days a week i.e Friday, Saturday and Sunday.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Route and halts
The halts of the train are:
Average speed and frequency
The Patalpani–Kalakund Heritage Train runs with an average speed of 6 km/h and completes 15 km in 2 hours 20 minutes. The 52966/Kalakund–Patalpani Heritage Train runs with an average speed of 16 km/h and completes 15 km in 56 minutes.[5] [6]
Coach composite
The train consist of 6 coaches:
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Mhow Loco Shed based YDM-4 diesel locomotive from to and vice versa. A Banker locomotive is attached from to due to steep incline of 1:40 gradient.[7]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Patalpani-Kalakund heritage train: Take this cool Indian Railways ride through several tunnels, 42 bridges!. 2019-01-08. The Financial Express. en-US. 2020-04-11.
- Web site: Most affordable IRCTC tour package: Travel on a Heritage Train for just Rs 530; on-board meals, accommodation included. Mehrotra. Vani. 2019-06-26. www.indiatvnews.com. en. 2020-04-11.
- Web site: Special Patalpani-Kalakund heritage train introduced! Get spectacular view of waterfalls and mountains. 2018-12-26. The Financial Express. en-US. 2020-04-11.
- Web site: Indore: Heritage train likely to run in morning hours. March 8, 2019. The Times of India. en. 2020-04-11.
- News: In-demand heritage train back on tracks . 27 October 2023 . Times News Network . The Times of India . 25 Aug 2023 . Indore, MP . English.
- News: Indore: Heritage Train Run To Start From Tomorrow . 27 October 2023 . FP News Service . The Free Press Journal . 25 Aug 2023.
- Web site: Khandelwal . Sandeep . Mhow Sanawad Gauge Conversion Project, Western Railways. Parivesh . Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India . 27 October 2023.
