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{{Short description|Railway station in Tamil Nadu, India}}
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{{Infobox station
| name = Ramanathapuram
| name = Ramanathapuram
| native_name =  
| native_name = <hr/>Ramanad
| native_name_lang =  
| native_name_lang =  
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express train]], [[Slow and fast passenger trains in India|Passenger train]] station
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian Railways
| style = Indian Railways
| image =  
| image = RamanathapuramRailwayStation.jpg
| image_caption =  
| image_caption =  
| address = Railway Feeder Rd, MSK Nagar, Pasumpon Nagar, [[Ramanathapuram]], [[Ramanathapuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], Pincode-623501.
| address = Railway Feeder Rd, MSK Nagar, Pasumpon Nagar, [[Ramanathapuram]], [[Ramanathapuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], Pincode-623501.
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| tracks = 3
| tracks = 3
| parking = Yes
| parking = Yes
| opened = 1902;117 years ago
| opened = {{Start date and age|1902|||df=y}}
| closed =  
| closed =  
| rebuilt = 2007;12 years ago
| rebuilt = 2007;12 years ago
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   | division = Madurai
   | division = Madurai
   }}
   }}
| services = {{s-rail|title=Indian Railways}}
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Indian Railways|line=Southern Railway zone|left=Valantaravai|right=Sattrakudi|type=[[Manamadurai–Rameswaram branch line]]}}
{{s-line|system=Indian Railways|previous= Valantaravai |next= Sattrakudi |line=Southern Railway zone|branch= [[Manamadurai–Rameswaram branch line]] |rows1=1}}
| borough =  
| borough =  
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
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| status = Functioning
| status = Functioning
| former =  
| former =  
| passengers =  
| passengers         = 734,635 (per year) <br/> 2,013 (per day)
| pass_year =  
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| pass_percent =  
| pass_year           = 2022–23
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| map_type = Tamil Nadu#India
| map_type = Tamil Nadu#India
| map_dot_label = Ramanathapuram
| map_caption = Location in [[Tamil Nadu]]##Location in India
| map_caption = Location in [[Tamil Nadu]]##Location in India
| map_dot_label = Ramanathapuram
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| route_map = {{Madurai–Rameswaram line}}
| route_map = {{Madurai–Rameswaram line}}
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'''Ramanathapuram railway station''' is a railway station serving the town of [[Ramanathapuram]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], India.
'''Ramanathapuram railway station''' (station code: RMD) is an NSG–3 category [[List of railway stations in India|Indian railway station]] in [[Madurai railway division]] of [[Southern Railway zone]].<ref name="sr_stn">{{cite web |title=SOUTHERN RAILWAY LIST OF STATIONS AS ON 01.04.2023 (CATEGORY- WISE) |url=https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1686913242750-SR%20-LIST%20OF%20STATIONS-2023.pdf |website=Portal of Indian Railways |publisher=Centre For Railway Information Systems |access-date=29 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323095403/https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1686913242750-SR%20-LIST%20OF%20STATIONS-2023.pdf |archive-date=23 March 2024 |page=4 |date=1 April 2023}}</ref> It serves the town of [[Ramanathapuram]], located in [[Ramanathapuram district]] of the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="annual_earnings">{{cite web |title=Annual Originating Passengers & Earnings for the year 2022-23 |url=https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1707457097521-Originating%202022-23.pdf |website=Portal of Indian Railways |publisher=Centre For Railway Information Systems |access-date=6 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405104303/https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1707457097521-Originating%202022-23.pdf |archive-date=5 April 2024 |page=1}}</ref> It is the junction point for Virudhunagar and Tirunelveli rail routes.<ref name="map">{{cite web|title=Madurai Division System Map|url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1381729275720-Wttmdu.31.12.pdf|website=Southern Railway|access-date=14 May 2017}}</ref>
 
The station is a part of the [[Madurai railway division]] of the [[Southern Railway zone]] and connects the city to various parts of the state as well as the rest of the country.


==Location and layout==
==Location and layout==
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==Lines==
==Lines==
The station is a focal point of the historic main line that connects [[Chennai]] with places like {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Madurai]], [[Manamadurai]], [[Mayiladuthurai]], {{stnlnk|Thanjavur Junction}}, [[Tiruchirappalli]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Rameswaram]], etc.
The station is a focal point of the historic main line that connects [[Chennai]] with places like {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Madurai]], [[Manamadurai]], [[Mayiladuthurai]], {{stnlnk|Thanjavur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Karaikudi Junction}}, [[Tiruchirappalli]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Rameswaram]], etc.
* BG single line towards {{stnlnk|Manamadurai Junction}} to [[Rameswaram]].
* BG single line towards {{stnlnk|Manamadurai Junction}} to [[Rameswaram]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-shraddha-sethu-express-22613/65801/1509/2164|title=22613/Shraddha Sethu Express (PT) - Ramanathapuram to Thanjavur SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>
 
== New Lines in proposal ==
 
Karaikudi-Devakottai-Ramanathapuram-Tuticorin new BG line:<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 30, 2014 |title=PROGRESS OF SURVEYS (Tamilnadu) AS ON 30-04-2014 |url=https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1399881183201-Progress_of_Surveys.pdf}}</ref> Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new BG line between Karaikkudi and Tuticorin via Devakkottai and Ramanathapuram (214.81 km) was conducted and Survey Report was sent to Railway Board on 30.08.2011. This project was shelved by Railway Board.
 
== Projects and development ==
It is one of the 73 stations in Tamil Nadu to be named for upgradation under ''Amrit Bharat Station Scheme'' of Indian Railways.<ref>{{cite news |title=AMRIT BHARAT STATIONS |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1897980 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=Press Information Bureau |date=10 Feb 2023 |location=New Delhi}}</ref>
 
== Performance and earnings ==
For the FY 2022–23, the annual earnings of the station was {{INRConvert|157328677}} and daily earnings was {{INRConvert|431037}}. For the same financial year, the annual passenger count was 734,635 and daily count was 2,013. While, the footfall per day was recorded as 4,151.<ref name="annual_earnings" />


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1902]]
[[Category:Madurai railway division]]
[[Category:Madurai railway division]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Ramanathapuram district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Ramanathapuram district]]

Latest revision as of 07:58, 8 December 2024


Ramanathapuram

Ramanad
Indian Railways station
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LocationRailway Feeder Rd, MSK Nagar, Pasumpon Nagar, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, Pincode-623501.
India
Coordinates9°21′35″N 78°49′44″E / 9.3596°N 78.8288°E / 9.3596; 78.8288
Elevation2 metres (6 ft 7 in)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouthern Railway zone
Line(s)Manamadurai–Rameswaram line
Platforms3
Tracks3
ConnectionsBus stand, taxicab stand, auto rickshaw stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeRMD[1]
Zone(s) Southern Railway
Division(s) Madurai
History
Opened1902; 124 years ago (1902)
Rebuilt2007;12 years ago
ElectrifiedYes
Passengers
2022–23734,635 (per year)
2,013 (per day)
Services
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Location
Location in Tamil Nadu
Ramanathapuram is located in India
Ramanathapuram
Ramanathapuram
Location in India

Ramanathapuram railway station (station code: RMD) is an NSG–3 category Indian railway station in Madurai railway division of Southern Railway zone.[2] It serves the town of Ramanathapuram, located in Ramanathapuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[3] It is the junction point for Virudhunagar and Tirunelveli rail routes.[4]

Location and layout[edit | edit source]

The railway station is located off the Railway Feeder Rd, MSK Nagar, Pasumpon Nagar of Ramanathapuram. The nearest bus depot is located in Ramanathapuram while the nearest airport is situated 120 kilometres (75 mi) away in Madurai.

Lines[edit | edit source]

The station is a focal point of the historic main line that connects Chennai with places like Varanasi Junction, Bhubaneswar, Madurai, Manamadurai, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur Junction, Karaikudi Junction, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Rameswaram, etc.

New Lines in proposal[edit | edit source]

Karaikudi-Devakottai-Ramanathapuram-Tuticorin new BG line:[6] Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new BG line between Karaikkudi and Tuticorin via Devakkottai and Ramanathapuram (214.81 km) was conducted and Survey Report was sent to Railway Board on 30.08.2011. This project was shelved by Railway Board.

Projects and development[edit | edit source]

It is one of the 73 stations in Tamil Nadu to be named for upgradation under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme of Indian Railways.[7]

Performance and earnings[edit | edit source]

For the FY 2022–23, the annual earnings of the station was ₹157,328,677 (US$2.2 million) and daily earnings was ₹431,037 (US$6,000). For the same financial year, the annual passenger count was 734,635 and daily count was 2,013. While, the footfall per day was recorded as 4,151.[3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Ramanathapuram Railway Station". Mustseeindia. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  2. ↑ "SOUTHERN RAILWAY LIST OF STATIONS AS ON 01.04.2023 (CATEGORY- WISE)" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Centre For Railway Information Systems. 1 April 2023. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Annual Originating Passengers & Earnings for the year 2022-23" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Centre For Railway Information Systems. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "Madurai Division System Map" (PDF). Southern Railway. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "22613/Shraddha Sethu Express (PT) - Ramanathapuram to Thanjavur SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.
  6. ↑ "PROGRESS OF SURVEYS (Tamilnadu) AS ON 30-04-2014" (PDF). 30 April 2014.
  7. ↑ "AMRIT BHARAT STATIONS". Press Information Bureau. New Delhi. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2024.

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