The construction works for Simhastha at Ujjain this year are being carried out at a rapid pace. With the completion of the works, Ujjain city is assuming a new look. The construction of a very important bridge has been completed.
The bridge inter-connecting Garh Kalika and Kal Bhairav has considerably enhanced the convenience of both the devotees and residents of Ujjain. The construction of the approach road to the bridge is in the last phase.
The 175-metre long bridge has been constructed at a cost of `9 crore by the bridges division of the Public Works Department. Before Simhastha, Freeganj over-bridge of Ujjain will also be renovated. For this, preparations have been started.
Railways will run special trains during the festival. During general Simhastha days, 78 trains till run upto Ujjain from various destinations. On special dates including May 9, 12, 17 and 20, 178, 179 on May 21 and 143 trains on May 22. Special trains will also run to Ujjain via Bina and Itarsi.
Fiftyfive ticket windows will be set up at Ujjain railway station and 44 ticket windows will be set up at nearby railway stations Indore, Ratlam, Shajapur, Dewas, Fatehabad, Nai Kheri and Nagda. Automatic ticket vendor machines are also being arranged. For train enquiry during Simhastha, 22 temporary enquiry counters will be set up. Railways is developing 21 lakh litre water storage capacity for passengers' convenience during Simhastha.