Akola–Ratlam (metre gauge trains)

Akola - Ratlam
Overview
Service type	passenger
Locale	Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
Current operator(s)	Western Railway
Route
Start	Akola Junction
Stops	20
End	Ratlam Junction
Distance travelled	300 km (190 mi)
Average journey time	17 hours
Service frequency	Daily
On-board services
Class(es)	First Class, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved Chair Cars.
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	no
Baggage facilities	seat side but on risk
Other facilities	no facility
Technical
Operating speed	35 km/h (22 mph) average with halts

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The Akola - Ratlam Passenger trains are metre gauge trains running between Akola in Maharashtra and Mhow railway station of Mhow in Madhya Pradesh.Remaining portion from Mhow to Ratlam is already converted to Broad Gauge.

Number and nomenclature

These are about 12 trains running between Indore and Ratlam on Broad Gauge route. These trains are generally known as "local trains" or broad gauge trains.

Coach composite

The classical maroon coloured coaches of the train with generally short space provide the rake and coach composite for these trains. These trains generally consist of about 14-18 Coaches. :

1 First Class
3 Sleeper Reserved Class
4 Unreserved Chair car
7 Sleeper General Unreserved
3 Luggage cum. Parcel van

Route and Halt

The trains run on metre gauge section of western railways upto Mhow. Remaining part of the line from Mhow to Ratlam is already converted to Broad Gauge The important halts of the trains are :

Average speed and frequency

The trains run on daily basis and with average speed of 30 km/h

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Railway companies	Bengal Nagpur Railway Great Indian Peninsula Railway South East Central Railway Central Railway Western Railway West Central Railway
See also	Indian Railways Bholu (mascot) Datia rail accident Akola–Ratlam (metre gauge trains) Indore–Ajmer metre-gauge trains Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh Dalli-Rajhara–Jagdalpur rail line
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Akola–Ratlam (metre gauge trains)

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