RESTORING THE ANCIENT 69/70 MEENAKSHI EXPREES TRAIN SERVICE
"During the reign of the Nizams, this service ran on this exact route from Ajmer to Hyderabad. It had high demand in those days as many people from Hyderabad used to travel for 'Ziyarat' to Ajmer."
"Back then, this train used to run in two parts:
1. 69/70 Ajmer to Khandwa Express
2....
more... 581/582 Khandwa to Kacheguda Passenger"
"Later on, it was clubbed into one train, the 69/70 Ajmer to Kacheguda Bi-Weekly Express."
"After the conversion of Hyderabad to Akola section to B.G., this train was diverted via Itarsi, Ujjain, Ratlan and Chittaurgarh, thus bypassing Khandwa and Indore. This also increased the travel time considerably."
This train will travel on a Futuristic Route, that is, through the Mhow to Akola M.G. Track Section (after it is converted to B.G.).
Total Distance: 1368 km
Total Journey Time: 25h45m
Average Speed: 53 kmph
Major Halts: Bhilwara, Chittaurgarh, Ratlam, Indore, M.H.O.W., Sanawad, Khandwa, Akola, Purna, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Dharmabad, Nizamabad, Secunderabad.