The Western Railway's Ratlam-Indore-Mhow-Sanawad-Khandwa broad gauge line project is nearing completion. A 71 km stretch between Mhow and Sanawad is currently being converted from meter gauge to broad gauge. This section will be completed in two phases: Mhow-Balwada and Balwada-Sanawad. The new alignment of the track will divert from Patalpani and...
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pass through Badiya, Beka, Kulthana, and Rajpura, eventually reaching Choral. Stations will be built at all these locations, including a new station at Choral. The project involves the construction of 21 tunnels, 36 major bridges, 76 minor bridges, 12 under bridges, and over bridges. The longest tunnel, measuring 4.1 km, is already under construction. The total project cost is estimated at ₹910 crores, with ₹231 crores allocated for the Balwada-Sanawad section. The project is expected to be completed by 2026. The tenders for the remaining sections of the project will be opened by June 10th, with construction expected to begin in September.