South West Line, Chennai Suburban
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| Overview | |
| Type | Suburban railway |
| System | Chennai Suburban Railway |
| Status | Operational till Tirumalpur |
| Termini | Chennai Beach (Madras Beach) Arakkonam |
| Stations | 39 |
| Operation | |
| Operator(s) | Southern Railway (India) |
| Depot(s) | Tambaram, Egmore |
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| Line length | 122.71 km |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 90 km/h (maximum service speed) |
The South West Line of Chennai Suburban Railway is the sixth longest suburban line that runs south-west from Chennai (Madras) City.
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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.
| South West Line, Chennai Suburban
Chennai Beach — Arakkonam |
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