The Indore-Khandwa broad gauge rail line project, a long-awaited project, is progressing steadily. The Ratlam division has recently tendered for the construction of a 7.5 km stretch from Patalpani to the Portal-1 of the Beka Tunnel. This stretch includes 30 bridges and is expected to be completed within 15 months. ...
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The new alignment of the track will diverge from Patalpani and pass through Bedia, Beka, Kulthana, Rajpura, and Choral, with new stations being constructed at each location. A new station is also being built in Choral. The existing line will be connected to the old meter gauge line about 6 km before Mukhtyarabardwala. The project includes 21 tunnels, 36 major bridges, 76 minor bridges, 12 underpasses, and overpasses. The project is divided into two parts, Mahu-Balwada and Balwada-Barwaha. Construction work is also underway on a new broad gauge bridge over the Narmada River at Mortakka, replacing the old bridge. The construction of an ROB will also be carried out at the Patalpani waterfall. The Patalpani to Portal-1 section, which includes hilly terrain, will require several bridges. A 200-meter long bridge will be constructed over the Mehndi Kund tourist spot, resting on pillars. The project is being undertaken in phases to ensure timely completion. The tender for the 7.5 km section between Patalpani and the tunnel has been awarded.