South West Line, Chennai Suburban

Updated on Nov 26, 2024

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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

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.

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.

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.

Suburban trains run between Chennai Beach and Tirumalpur.

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

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