Mhow (Madhya Pradesh): The first torrential rain of the season resulted in waterlogging at the Gurjar Kheda Railway underpass going towards Muktidham. As a result, two cars were submerged in water and school children had to face a lot of difficulty. The town and its surrounding areas have received more than 3 inches of rain.
Mhow DEMU to be replaced with electric train
DEMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) trains running between Ratlam divisional Mhow, Indore, Ratlam and other stations will soon be stopped and be replaced by a passenger train. As the Mhow, Indore, Ratlam sections of the Ratlam division have been electrified there is no need to run diesel DEMUs).
Last month a letter was sent by Ratlam Division to the headquarters of Western Railway, with a proposal to send all rakes of DEMU train to Ahmedabad division and to run an electric train on this route with coaches from the Integral Coach Factory. The Maintenance Department of Ratlam Division had sent the proposal to the Headquarters on June 23. In reply, the HQ has sought information regarding the action plan and operation, maintenance, schedule, rack link, timetable change, etc. The HQ has agreed to send DEMU rake to the Ahmedabad division and send an ICF rake with electric loco here. At present, four rakes of DEMU trains are running in the Ratlam division in Mhow, Indore, Ratlam, Chittorgarh sections. The Ratlam division is spending Rs 5 crore per year on diesel, as well as the staff of about 35 staff officers.
