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About Ratlam Junction/Railway Station

by Samkit Mehta
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Railways is one of the most efficient forms of transportation in India, particularly for long-distance trips. The Indian Railway network, which has a total track length of 67,956 KM and more than 7500 railway stations, is the third-largest network chain in the entire globe. The Indian Railways Ministry is in charge of overseeing India’s railway system. The Indian government is constantly attempting to build the largest and most expanded railway stations in order to satisfy the enormous needs of the public.

About Ratlam

One of Madhya Pradesh’s significant districts, Ratlam is located in the state’s “The MALWA” region. It is located in the northwest corner of the Malwa region and exhibits all the hues of Malwa culture. Ratlam was formerly known as Ratnapuri, which means”city of precious jewels.” 

Ratlam has been a significant commercial center since the time of the British and continues to be so today.  With a colorful and rich history, it perfectly portrays the essence of its history. When it comes to sightseeing, Ratlam has a lot to offer due to its rich history and beautiful natural attractions. Veerupaksha Mahadev Temple, Kedareshwar Temple, Cactus Garden and Dholawad Dam are some of the amazing places that are a must visit. Being a developing center for commercial activity, it is well connected to other regions of the nation by roads and railroads.

History of Ratlam Railway

The Ratlam Division of the Western Railway was established on August 15, 1956, as part of the Indian Railways’ Divisionalization program. The then-chief minister of Madhya Bharat State, Shri Thakatmal Jain, presided over the opening event.

Ratlam Division’s rail link has a distinguished history spanning more than 130 years. While the Broad Gauge was established in 1893, the Meter gauge part was first constructed back in 1874.

Ratlam City is intersected by four significant rail lines: those heading in the directions of Mumbai, Delhi, Ajmer, and Khandwa. Among these, the railway line along Khandwa has a metre gauge track.

Now we know when the Ratlam division was established. Let us move ahead and dig a little deeper into the history to find out what led to the construction of Ratlam Junction. (P.S – The construction of the Ratlam Railway Junction has a really interesting story behind it.)

In order to build a railway connection in his capital city of Indore, MAHARAJA HOLKAR donated a loan of Rs. 100 lakhs in 1870. Maharaja Holkar’s donation sped up the building of rail lines in the Malwa region. Due to the extremely steep grades in the Vindhya Ghats, the Holkar Railway required exceptionally heavy construction. And that is how Holkar Railway was constructed.

The budget and estimate for the construction of a railway line between Indore and Neemuch was started in 1871-1872. The Maharaja of Scindia consented to lend the project Rs. 75 lakhs at 4% annual interest for the project and this is how the railways was named as Scindia-Neemuch Railway.

Thereafter, Construction planning for the Neemuch – Nasirabad railway was done to connect the Rajputana and Nasirabad Scindia railways to Neemuch. The Neemuch-Nasirabad Railway was surveyed in the years 1871–1872; however, construction began in 1879, and it was finished in March 1881.

In 1881–1882 the aforementioned three divisions——Holkar Railway, Scindia Neemuch Railway, and Neemuch–Nasirabad Railway—merged under a single management and was named as Rajputana Malwa Railway.

Bombay Baroda and Central Indian (B.B. & C.I) Railway handled the Ratlam division’s whole metre gauge network up until the country attained independence i.e 15.08.1947. After BB & CI Railway and the other State Railways merged on November 5th, 1951, Western Railway, with its headquarters in Bombay, came into existence.

Malwa residents can use the effective, affordable, and accessible transportation provided by Ratlam Division. The division has historical, industrial, social,  economic and geographic significance. By transporting different goods like cement, clinker, manganese ore, sodium sulphate, caustic soda, and wheat from different loading sites, Ratlam Division has made a substantial contribution to the enhancement of the area’s social and economic conditions.

Ratlam Railway Station

About Ratlam Junction

Ratlam Junction is owned by Indian Railways and operated by Western Railways.

Ratlam is a major junction and divisional headquarter of Western Railway. Ratlam Division came into existence on 15 August 1956. Ratlam Junction railway station is a major rail junction on the New Delhi–Mumbai main line of Indian Railways. Its code is RTM. It serves Ratlam city. The station consists of seven platforms

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There are 175 trains that stop at this station. This station is the origination point for 16 trains and termination point for 17 trains. The tracks of Ratlam Junction Railway Station are double electric-line.

The Ratlam Junction railway station is one of the top 100 train ticketing booking and travel stations in India. There are 27 trains that go through the Ratlam junction each day.

Address: Station Road, Bapu Nagar, Ratlam, PIN 457001 Ratlam

Station Phone number : 07708605102

Elevation: WR/Western

Division: 13 Travel Tips

Facilities are Ratlam Junction

The railway station is equipped with a Bottle crushing machine, lift, Escalator, a premium seating lounge, PRS token system, parking area, WiFi, Clean washrooms and snacks stalls.

Trains Passing Through Ratlam Junction

Rajdhani- Mumbai Central- New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express and August Kranti  Tejas Rajdhani Express

Duronto- Mumbai Central – Indore AC Duronto Express, Mumbai Central – Hisar AC Duronto Express, Pune- Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Duronto Express,Mumbai Central – New Delhi AC Duronto Express and Ernakulam- Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express.

Garib Rath- Bandra Terminus- Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express

Frequently Asked Questions

How many platforms are there in Ratlam Junction?

There are 7 platforms in Ratlam Junction Railway Station

What is  Ratlam famous for?

Ratlam is renowned for its distinctive and beautiful gateways. The city is well-known for its exquisite jewelry made of gold, Ratlami Saari, and Ratlami Sev. Numerous well-known temples, stunning parks, gardens, and sanctuaries can be found all across the city.

Are there any trains which start from Ratlam Junction?

Some of the trains whose source station is Ratlam are Ratlam-Nagda Simhasth Special, Ratlam Gwalior Intercity Special, Ratlam- Bhind Intercity Special,Ratlam – Dahod Memi Special and  Ratlam Mhow Pass Special (Unreserved).

Is there a parking facility in Ratlam Junction?

Yes, the Railway station has paid parking facilities for all types of vehicles. 

Does any Rajdhani Train  pass through Ratlam Junction?

Mumbai Central- New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express and August Kranti  Tejas Rajdhani Express are the trains that pass through the Ratlam Junction.

What is the station code for Ratlam Junction?

The station code for Ratlam Junction is RTM.

What is  Junction?

A station is referred to as a junction if at least three different routes intersect there. In other words, if a train arrives at a station, there must be at least two distinct lines for it to depart from.

Which Indian Railways zone does Ratlam New Railway Station belong to?

There are 17 different railway zones in the Indian Railway. The Western Railway zone includes Ratlam New Railway station.

Conclusion

The soul and heart of Indian tourism are the Indian Railways. Ratlam Junction is one of the major stations which comes under Category A. Ratlam is well connected by railway to Kota Jn, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Banglore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Nagpur and many more states/cities. Make sure you try the famous salty snack i.e Ratlami Sev of Ratlam.

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