INDIAN RAILWAYS: A Mesmerizing Metre Gauge Train Journey Part 1- Akola-Khandwa via Dhulghat Spiral

In a hurried trip that was planned and executed in a span of just 2 weeks, this journey on the MG Passenger plying between Akola and Mhow was important segment. These Puny YDM4 locos once upon a time hauled trains from as far as Ratlam to places like Purna down south. While we managed to catch up with this fading section towards the end of 2016, what was remaining was only a small 291km stretch between Akola in Maharashtra and Mhow; near Indore in Madhya Pradesh. A fine November morning finds two Railfans waiting to board the 52974 morning service to Mhow. This energy sucking 11hour journey would later be cherished as a memorable one. Leaving delayed from Akola; the 7 coach consist hauled by a MHOW YDM4 meanders its way out of Akola as it heads north. The rail line twists and turns its way about, slowly negotiating halt; one after the other; before landing in the District HQ of Akot; which is famous for its Samosas. A couple of Samosas are tasted even as the south bound overnight passenger from Mhow departs in the opposite direction; the first of the 4 crossings in this entire journey. Although quite slowly; the trains in this route make their way into the Melghat Tiger Reserve and then onto the famous Spiral; which is frequented by many a Railfan - the chaar ka aakhda at Dhulghat. The second crossing; another Akola bound Passenger is waiting at Dhulghat; after which the run is uninterrupted till Khandwa. The speed of the train throughout this journey doesn’t exceed 45kmph. For many people living along the line, train is the only mode of transport. This ensures that scope of getting a seat is almost nil throughout the journey. After departing from Akola delayed by 15mins; and accumulating more delay on the way; we reach Khandwa just 10mins late.

[@SurenderKumar-jq3bl]

Ydm4 is the hero of the Indian railway Real super star of 70 to 90

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Indeed !! Thanks

[@rvijayraghavan9645]

Wonderful Compilation

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks for Watching!!

[@farrukhansari3843]

The soundtrack it's awesome

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks for watching

[@sunildeshmukh2053]

What a nice film.Kudos to you.

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks for Watching

[@abrarbaigabrarbaig9862]

Very nice

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks for Watching

[@Vande_Matram_]

I am a meter gauge , narrow gauge fan.
Come to Gujarat.
Junagadh - Delvada
Junagadh - Amreli
Amreli - veraval
Veraval - Delvada
All running even today.
Narrow gauge running between Pratapnagar - Jambusar.
Miyagam - malsar
Miyagam - Moti koral

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Sure. If Lockdown ends, will try & visit

[@kgssreenivasan2465]

I am also a meterguage fan

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Glad to know. Thanks for watching.

[@maheshravela7]

Thanks a lot for sharing an Amazing MG journey with us. 🙏

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks for Watching

[@arzan1980]

Superb. Will miss them on this section

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks! Definitely

[@ELECTRICLOCOSHED]

Great Video !! Hail the YDM 4 Locos !!

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks

[@neerajjain9088]

It's only around 6 hours journey between Akola to Khandwa. Why your train took 11 hours ? Journey between Hiwarkhed upto Tukaithud is mesmerising . Excellent capture .You are lucky to train before it is closed for gauge conversion. I traveled in this section in June 1997 from Akola to Khandwa .

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

My train took 11 hrs to Mhow, not Khandwa!!

[@neerajjain9088]

Ok

[@BasuRohit24]

Phenomenal Compilation !

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks

[@akshaybjp]

Good one! some crazy oscillation of coaches.

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks macha :) Yes indeed

[@DJRF2012]

Splendid !!

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks for Watching

[@ashwinsakaria2059]

awesome man Kep it up 👍👍👌👌 and and keep it on bro 😁 do

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks

[@Vande_Matram_]

Zakkas... ✌🏼✌🏼

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks for Watching!!

[@_the_train_guy]

Good one :D

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks

[@ajaysathe1028]

bhai apne ye video kab upload kiya hai dhulghat mera gaav tha purani yaade taaja kardi aapne ye video delete kabhi bhi mat karo i very like it. .

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Maine yeh video Nov 2016 mei banaya tha, Of course, delete nahi karunga!
Thanks for watching! Please baaki videos bhi dekhiye aur share kijiye! Dhanyavaad

[@ajaysathe1028]

okk

[@TRM12130]

excellent coverage anna :D

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks Avinash :)

[@RG-vv3jo]

IS THE PASSENGER STILL RUNS OR CLOSED DUE TO GUAGE CONVERSION???

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Akola - Sanawad closed for conversion
Now only Sanawad - Mhow (Dr. Ambedkar Nagar) running
In future, only Patalpani - Kalakund ghat will remain as heritage

[@muzzammilshaikh571]

स्टेशन बिल्डिंग को शूट करना चाहिए था....
वीडियो और भी सूंदर लगा होता...

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

Thanks for watching

[@khanamjadmushtaque2404]

😊 pls show the route

[@adithyavaidyanathan]

This is the route.