The South Line of
Chennai Suburban Railway
The Chennai Suburban Railway is a commuter rail system in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, operated by the Southern Railways branch of Indian Railways. It is the second largest suburban rail network in terms of route length and the third ...
is the fourth longest suburban line that runs southwards from Chennai (Madras) City. It is the oldest suburban line of Chennai (Madras), opened in 1931. Suburban services terminate at Chengalpattu (Chingleput) and MEMU services at Villupuram. The capacity utilisation of Chennai Beach-Egmore-Tambaram section is 69 percent. The tract travels along the
GST Road Grand Southern Trunk Road (or) National Highways 45 is an arterial road in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Chennai–Trichy Highway. The Road starts from Kathipara Junction in St Thomas Mount, Chennai towards Tiruchirappalli. It branches out from ...
from
St.Thomas Mount
Parangimalai (known in English as St. Thomas Mount) is a small hillock in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, near the neighbourhood of Guindy and very close to Chennai International Airport.
The ancient Syrian Christian community of India trace the ...
to
Villupuram
Viluppuram, Villupuram, or Vizhuppuram () is a Municipality and the administrative headquarters of Viluppuram district.
Located south west of a Tiruvannamalai and north west of Cuddalore null The town serves as a major railway junction, ...
.
Sections
Beach–Tambaram
* This 30 km section has (1st and 2nd line) 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.
* 12-car EMU are operated in this sector.
Tambaram–Chengalpattu
* This 31 km section has three railway lines in which suburban trains as well as long distance (south bound) trains are operated.
* 12-car EMU are operated in this sector.
Beach–Melmaruvathur
* Two MEMU services between Chennai Beach and Melmaruvathur and one between Chennai Egmore - Puducherry is operational. This is a double electrified line.
Tambaram–Villupuram
* One MEMU Train service is operational between Tambaram and Villupuram.
Melmaruvathur–Villupuram
* A MEMU service is operational between Melmaruvathur and Villupuram.
Hours of Operation
* Chennai Beach–Tambaram
The first EMU starts from
Chennai Beach
Chennai Beach (formerly known as Madras Beach) (station code: MSB) is a railway terminus of the Southern Railway network in Parry's Corner, Chennai, India. Built on reclaimed land, the station serves the suburban services of the Chennai Subu ...
at 3:55 and the last train at 23:59. Most of the trains in this section end at Tambaram station. The peak hour headway is 7 minutes and the headway at the first and last hours of operation is 20 minutes.
* Tambaram–Chennai Beach
The first EMU starts from
Tambaram
Tambaram is a southern suburb of Chennai, India. Located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, it is governed by Tambaram City Municipal Corporation and is a part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Etymology
Tambaram is an ancient town ...
at 4:00 and the last train at 23.55. Peak hour headway is 7 minutes.
* Tambaram–Chengalpattu
The first EMU starts from
Tambaram
Tambaram is a southern suburb of Chennai, India. Located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, it is governed by Tambaram City Municipal Corporation and is a part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Etymology
Tambaram is an ancient town ...
at 4:50 and the last train at 23:40. Peak hour headway is 15 minutes.
* Chengalpattu–Tambaram
The first EMU starts from
Chengalpattu
Chengalpattu, previously known as Chingleput, is a city and the headquarters of Chengalpattu district of the state Tamil Nadu, India. The town is located near to the industrial and IT hub. It is the headquarters of the district and is away fro ...
at 4:05 and the last train at 23.10. Peak hour headway is 15 minutes.
* Chennai Beach–Melmaruvathur
** Two service from Chennai Beach to Melmaruvathur at 08:30 and 11:10
** Two services from Melmaruvathur to Chennai Beach at 15:30 and 17:50
* Melmaruvathur–Villupuram
** Two services from Melmaruvathur to Villupuram at 11:40 and 13:15
** Two services from Villupuram to Melmaruvathur at 13:45 and 15:10
Gallery
Guindy station in 2006
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References
{{Railways in Southern India
Chennai Suburban Railway
Railway lines opened in 1931