Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Patalpani-Kalakund Railway Track Declared a Heritage Site
Imagine a very old train track, 147 years old, that goes through beautiful scenery in India.
The Indian Railway has decided to protect this special track, called the Patalpani-Kalakund track, because it is full of history and is loved by many people.
This track was built a long time ago, and trains have been using it since 1903.
The railway wants to keep it safe and in its original shape.
This decision means that people will remember the history of trains, and more tourists might visit the area to enjoy the journey.
The Patalpani-Kalakund railway track has been declared a heritage site.
The track is 147 years old.
The track opened on July 1, 1878.
It connects Patalpani and Kalakund in Madhya Pradesh.
The decision aims to preserve history and promote tourism.
- Who
- Indian Railway Heritage Directorate
- What
- Declared the Patalpani-Kalakund railway track a heritage site.
- When
- Opened on July 1, 1878
- Where
- Patalpani-Kalakund, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To preserve the historic railway line and promote tourism.
- Track Name
- Patalpani-Kalakund
- Age
- 147 years old
- Opened
- July 1, 1878
- Declared a Heritage Site by
- Indian Railway Heritage Directorate
- Features
- Hills, rivers, and green forests