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South West Line, Chennai Suburban
The South West Line of Chennai Suburban Railway is the sixth longest suburban line that runs south-west from Chennai (Madras) City. Sections 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. * 12-car EMU are operated in this sector. Tambaram — Chengalpattu * This section has 2 dedicated lines for the suburban trains operations apart from 1 main line for mixed traffic * 4th line is planned. * 12-car EMU are operated in this sector. Chengalpattu — Kanchipuram — Arakkonam * This section has decidated 1 line for the suburban trains and mixed traffic * 2nd line is planned * 12-Car EMU is operated in this sector {{Railways in Southern India Chennai Suburban Railway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suburban Railway
Commuter rail, or suburban rail, is a passenger rail transport service that primarily operates within a metropolitan area, connecting commuters to a central city from adjacent suburbs or commuter towns. Generally commuter rail systems are considered heavy rail, using electrified or diesel trains. Distance charges or zone pricing may be used. The term can refer to systems with a wide variety of different features and service frequencies, but is often used in contrast to rapid transit or light rail. Similar non-English terms include ''Treno suburbano'' in Italian, '' Cercanías'' in Spanish, Aldiriak in Basque, Rodalia in Catalan/Valencian, Proximidades in Galician, ''Proastiakos'' in Greek, ''Train de banlieue'' in French, '' Banliyö treni '' in Turkish, ''Příměstský vlak'' or ''Esko'' in Czech, '' Elektrichka'' in Russian, ''Pociąg podmiejski '' in Polish and ''Pendeltåg'' in Swedish. Some services share similarities with both commuter rail and high-frequency rapi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
