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South West Line, Chennai Suburban

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Type
  
Suburban railway

Depot(s)
  
Tambaram, Egmore

Line length
  
122,710 m

Stations
  
39

Track gauge
  
Broad Gauge

Operator
  
Southern Railway zone

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System
  
Chennai Suburban Railway

Status
  
Operational till Tirumalpur

Terminis
  
Arakkonam, Chennai Beach railway station (Madras Beach)

The South West Line of Chennai Suburban Railway is the sixth longest suburban line that runs south-west from Chennai (Madras) City.

Contents

Beach — Tambaram

  • This section has 2 dedicated lines for the suburban train operations apart from 2 main lines for mixed traffic.
  • EMUs are operated along 3rd and 4th main lines during peak hours.
  • 9-car and 12-car EMU are operated in this sector.

    • Tambaram — Chengalpattu

  • This section has single main line in which suburban trains as well as other trains are operated.
  • 9-car and 12-car EMU are operated in this sector.

    • Chengalpattu — Tirumalpur

  • Suburban trains run between Chennai Beach and Tirumalpur.

    • Tirumalpur — Arakkonam

  • Electrification of this section is under progress. Hence only passenger trains operate on this section at present.

    • References

    South West Line, Chennai Suburban Wikipedia
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