Indian Railways builds 501 km of safety walls to speed up trains and prevent accidents

Indian Railways is pushing ahead with major safety upgrades across the Ratlam Division. New boundary walls and fencing are being built along key routes to improve train speeds, protect livestock, and prevent accidents. The work covers over 501 kilometers of track, including sections already serving high-speed trains like the Vande Bharat.

Construction has already made progress in the current financial year. Around 80 kilometers of boundary walls were completed in 2025-26, with the Nagda-Godhra section now fully secured across 98 kilometers. This stretch helps safeguard both train operations and nearby livestock owners.

On the Indore-Dewas-Ujjain-Bhopal route, where the Vande Bharat currently runs, boundary wall work is moving quickly. Additional fencing is also underway on the Mhow-Ujjain line via Dewas, preparing it for future high-speed services. Other sections—such as Chandariya-Mandsaur, Mandsaur-Ratlam, Mandsaur-Indore, Indore-Mhow-Khandwa, Nagda-Bhopal, and Ujjain-Dewas-Indore—are all part of the upgrade plan. Once fully completed, these barriers will stop animals from wandering onto tracks. This will allow trains to run at their maximum permitted speeds while reducing delays and improving punctuality.

The upgrades will bring long-term benefits to the region. Farmers will see fewer livestock accidents, and passengers can expect faster, more reliable journeys. With safer tracks and fewer disruptions, the Ratlam Division aims to set a new standard for railway operations in central India.