The Mission Raftar, launched five years ago, aims to increase train speeds between Mumbai and Delhi to 60 km per hour. The project is nearing completion, with track modifications, bridge reinforcements, and installation of the Kavach safety system nearing completion. Speed trials are expected in July, potentially reaching 160 km per...
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hour. The project also includes the construction of facing walls along the track. With the speed increase, travel time between Mumbai and Delhi is expected to reduce from 15-16 hours to 12 hours. The project also includes the introduction of the first Vande Bharat sleeper train on the route. The Kavach system, implemented to ensure safety at high speeds, automatically applies brakes when trains come face-to-face. The project also involved extensive track upgrades, including straightening curves, replacing tracks, and installing new power lines.

The Ratlam rail division is upgrading its infrastructure to allow trains on the Godhra-Nagda section to travel at speeds up to 160 km/h. This is part of a larger effort to modernize India's railways and improve speeds on the Mumbai-Delhi route. This project involves realigning curves, strengthening bridges, and installing protective...
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fencing. On March 3, Train Nos 09545/09546 between Ratlam and Nagda will be temporarily cancelled due to the upgrades. Once completed, the upgrades will significantly increase passenger and freight train speeds, reducing travel times for millions of people. This initiative showcases the Indian Railways' commitment to modernization and excellence, paving the way for faster, safer, and more efficient rail services across India.

The Ratlam rail division is upgrading the Godhra-Nagda railway section to allow trains to travel at speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour. This includes realigning curves and improving infrastructure. On March 3rd, curves 123A and 123B between Runkheda and Bangrod stations will be realigned, resulting in the cancellation...
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of Train Nos 09545/09546 operating between Ratlam and Nagda. This initiative is part of a broader plan to upgrade the Mumbai-Delhi trunk route for high-speed trains. These upgrades are expected to increase passenger train speed by 60% and freight train speed by 100% once completed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the redevelopment of nine railway stations in Madhya Pradesh under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme on February 26th. The stations include Indore, Ujjain, Sehore, Shajapur, Nagda, Khachrod, Neemuch, Mandsaur, and Maksi. Additionally, the foundation stone for rail underbridges in Ratlam and Ujjain will...
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be laid, and another underbridge in Ratlam will be inaugurated. The Chief Minister, Dr. Mohan Yadav, will also participate in this event. A total of 80 railway stations in Madhya Pradesh are part of the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana, and the state government has also approved the construction of 105 railway overbridges to address traffic congestion.

Ujjain Railway Station is set to undergo a major transformation, becoming a modern and luxurious station akin to an airport. The project, estimated at ₹800 crore, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 26th. The station will feature enhanced passenger amenities, including a shopping mall, restaurants, rest houses,...
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and dedicated stalls for local products like Mahankaleshwar temple Prasad, traditional mehendi, and local snacks. The station's design will prioritize passenger comfort with amenities like a rooftop plaza, spacious waiting areas, children's play areas, and accessible facilities for differently-abled individuals. The station will also boast a modern design with sufficient lighting, lifts, escalators, and an ample parking area. The station will be eco-friendly with green building technology, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater recycling initiatives. The event will be held at platform number eight, where the Prime Minister will virtually inaugurate the projects for 11 railway stations in the Ratlam division, including Ujjain, Indore, Sihore, Maksi, Nagda, Khachroud, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Dahod, Shajapur, and Limkheda.