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'''Erode Junction railway station''' (Station Code: '''ED''') is the main railway junction serving the city of [[Erode]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. Erode Junction is one of the major railway Junction in Southern Railway and is located 3&nbsp;km away from [[Erode Central Bus Terminus]]. There is an ISO certified [[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|diesel locomotive shed]] and an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|electric loco shed]] attached with Erode Junction.
'''Erode Junction railway station''' (station code: ED<ref name="stn_code">{{cite web |title=Station Code Index |url=https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2023-24/Station_Code_Index.pdf |website=Portal of Indian Railways |publisher=Centre For Railway Information Systems |access-date=25 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216225807/https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2023-24/Station_Code_Index.pdf |archive-date=16 February 2024 |page=6 |date=2023–24}}</ref>) is an NSG–2 category [[List of railway stations in India|Indian railway station]] in [[Salem 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=23 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=2 |date=1 April 2023}}</ref> It is the main railway junction serving the city of [[Erode]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India. Erode Junction is one of the major railway Junction in [[Southern Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]] and is located 3&nbsp;km away from [[Erode Central Bus Terminus]]. There is an ISO certified [[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|diesel locomotive shed]] and an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|electric loco shed]] attached with Erode Junction.


==History==
==History==
The station was established in 1862 and was connected by the first electrified broad-gauge link from Chennai Central.
The station was established in 1862 and was connected by the first electrified broad-gauge link from Chennai Central.


During Under the rule of [[British India]] ,A New line, gauge unspecified, is shown as proposed and construction from Erode to Nanjangud via Satyamangalam, Killegal and Chamrajanagar, to link up with Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Figure 7. Dynamics of ascending regimens.|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.7554/elife.23061.012|access-date=2020-12-28|website=dx.doi.org}}</ref> But it hadn't been materialized.
During Under the rule of [[British India]], a new line, gauge unspecified, is shown as proposed and construction from Erode to Nanjangud via Satyamangalam, Killegal and Chamrajanagar, to link up with Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Figure 7. Dynamics of ascending regimens.|doi=10.7554/elife.23061.012 |doi-access=free}}</ref> But it hadn't been materialized.


A recent survey has been undertaken in 2007 for the proposed 91.5&nbsp;km section of [[Erode–Palani line]] project.
A recent survey has been undertaken in 2007 for the proposed 91.5&nbsp;km section of [[Erode–Palani line]] project.


==Facilities==
== Structure and layout ==
The Junction has 4 platforms for handling passenger trains. The Junction serves as the hub for water filling facilities, food provision and cleaning of long-distance trains. The station has police station, bookshops, restaurants, accommodation facilities, ATMs, toilets and drinking water facility. There are passenger operated inquiry terminals and touch-screen kiosks. The station has split-flap timing boards, electronic display boards and plasma TVs that mention train timings and platform numbers. There is a stand-alone passenger reservation center that functions adjacent to the Junction
The station has four [[side platform]]s and can handle up to 165 trains.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=S. Senthil |title=‘No decision on train diversion via Podanur’ |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Feb/23/no-decision-on-train-diversion-via-podanur |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=The New Indian Express |date=23 February 2024 |location=Coimbatore |language=en}}</ref>


[[File:Indian Railways WAP-4 class electric locomotive..JPG|thumb|200px|WAP-4 loco belonging to Electric Loco Shed, Erode]]
[[File:Indian Railways WAP-4 class electric locomotive..JPG|thumb|200px|WAP-4 loco belonging to Electric Loco Shed, Erode]]
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==Locomotive sheds==
==Locomotive sheds==
{{see also|Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|Electric Loco Shed, Erode}}
{{see also|Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|Electric Loco Shed, Erode}}
Erode Junction loco shed is one among the very few stations in India which houses both diesel and electrical locomotives. Erode loco shed currently houses 350 electric and diesel locomotives,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/apps/locos/list?authenticity_token=ReK61Xl7XaF1VJapJ63USw3GU20HKtdaWEzVPl%2Bwz28%3D&page=1&shed_id=15|title=Loco list|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=1 November 2015}}</ref> making it one of the largest loco sheds operated by [[Indian Railways]]. The ISO certified electric locomotive shed houses [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]], [[Indian locomotive class WAG-7|WAG-7]] and [[WAP-7]] Locomotives. The diesel loco shed set up in 1962, houses over 120 [[Indian locomotive class WDM-2|WDM-2]] and [[WDM-3A]], 11 [[WDP-4D]], 11 [[WDG-4]] (only GT46ACe wide cab versus) diesel locomotives. The trains passing through Erode junction often have a long technical halt in order to carry out engine swapping and maintenance checks.
Erode Junction loco shed is one among the very few stations in India which houses both diesel and electrical locomotives. Erode loco shed currently houses 350 electric and diesel locomotives,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/apps/locos/list?authenticity_token=ReK61Xl7XaF1VJapJ63USw3GU20HKtdaWEzVPl%2Bwz28%3D&page=1&shed_id=15|title=Loco list|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=1 November 2015|archive-date=1 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201231300/http://www.irfca.org/apps/locos/list?authenticity_token=ReK61Xl7XaF1VJapJ63USw3GU20HKtdaWEzVPl%2Bwz28%3D&page=1&shed_id=15|url-status=dead}}</ref> making it one of the largest loco sheds operated by [[Indian Railways]]. The ISO certified electric locomotive shed houses [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]], [[Indian locomotive class WAG-7|WAG-7]] and [[WAP-7]] Locomotives. The diesel loco shed set up in 1962, houses over 120 [[Indian locomotive class WDM-2|WDM-2]] and [[WDM-3A]], 11 [[WDP-4D]], 11 [[WDG-4]] (only GT46ACe wide cab versus) diesel locomotives. The trains passing through Erode junction often have a long technical halt in order to carry out engine swapping and maintenance checks.
 
== 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=8 April 2024 |work=Press Information Bureau |date=10 Feb 2023 |location=New Delhi}}</ref>
 
== Awards and achievements ==
In 2019, the station was granted ISO–14001 certification for complying with NGT (nation Green Tribunal).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/5-rly-stations-in-salem-division-bag-iso-14001-certification/articleshow/70984599.cms|title=Salem junction gets ISO 14001 certification|last=ISO|first=Salem|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2020-07-05}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{IndiaRailInfo|39}}
*{{IndiaRailInfo|39}}
{{Top 100 booking stations of Indian Railways}}
{{Railway stations in Tamil Nadu}}
{{Railway stations in Tamil Nadu}}


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[[Category:Railway stations in Erode district]]
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[[Category:Salem railway division]]
[[Category:Salem railway division]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1947]]
[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1947]]
[[Category:Transport in Erode]]
[[Category:Transport in Erode]]




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Latest revision as of 05:56, 11 June 2025


Erode Junction
Commuter and Regional rail station
Erode Junction railway station
LocationErode, Erode district
Tamil Nadu
India
Coordinates11°19′35″N 77°43′15″E / 11.3263°N 77.7208°E / 11.3263; 77.7208
Owned byMinistry of Railways (India)
Operated byIndian Railways
Line(s)
Distance
Platforms4 Island platforms
Tracks22
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesAvailable
Other information
Station codeED
Zone(s) Southern Railway
Division(s) Salem
ClassificationNon-suburban 3 (NSG 3)
History
Opened1862; 164 years ago (1862)
Electrified1990
Location
Erode Junction is located in Tamil Nadu
Erode Junction
Erode Junction
Location in Tamil Nadu
Erode Junction is located in India
Erode Junction
Erode Junction
Location in India
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Erode Junction railway station (station code: ED[1]) is an NSG–2 category Indian railway station in Salem railway division of Southern Railway zone.[2] It is the main railway junction serving the city of Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. Erode Junction is one of the major railway Junction in Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and is located 3 km away from Erode Central Bus Terminus. There is an ISO certified diesel locomotive shed and an electric loco shed attached with Erode Junction.

History[edit | edit source]

The station was established in 1862 and was connected by the first electrified broad-gauge link from Chennai Central.

During Under the rule of British India, a new line, gauge unspecified, is shown as proposed and construction from Erode to Nanjangud via Satyamangalam, Killegal and Chamrajanagar, to link up with Bangalore.[3] But it hadn't been materialized.

A recent survey has been undertaken in 2007 for the proposed 91.5 km section of Erode–Palani line project.

Structure and layout[edit | edit source]

The station has four side platforms and can handle up to 165 trains.[4]

WAP-4 loco belonging to Electric Loco Shed, Erode

Lines[edit | edit source]

Line no. Towards Passing through Line Track / Type
1 Palakkad Junction Tiruppur, Coimbatore/Podanur Jolarpettai–Shoranur line Broad gauge – Double track – Electrified
2 Salem Junction Sankari
3 Karur Junction Kodumudi Erode–Tiruchirappalli line Broad gauge – Single track – Electrified

Locomotive sheds[edit | edit source]

See also: Diesel Loco Shed, Erode and Electric Loco Shed, Erode

Erode Junction loco shed is one among the very few stations in India which houses both diesel and electrical locomotives. Erode loco shed currently houses 350 electric and diesel locomotives,[5] making it one of the largest loco sheds operated by Indian Railways. The ISO certified electric locomotive shed houses WAP-4, WAG-7 and WAP-7 Locomotives. The diesel loco shed set up in 1962, houses over 120 WDM-2 and WDM-3A, 11 WDP-4D, 11 WDG-4 (only GT46ACe wide cab versus) diesel locomotives. The trains passing through Erode junction often have a long technical halt in order to carry out engine swapping and maintenance checks.

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.[6]

Awards and achievements[edit | edit source]

In 2019, the station was granted ISO–14001 certification for complying with NGT (nation Green Tribunal).[7]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Centre For Railway Information Systems. 2023–24. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  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. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  3. ↑ "Figure 7. Dynamics of ascending regimens". doi:10.7554/elife.23061.012. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ↑ Kumar, S. Senthil (23 February 2024). "'No decision on train diversion via Podanur'". The New Indian Express. Coimbatore. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  5. ↑ "Loco list". IRFCA. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "AMRIT BHARAT STATIONS". Press Information Bureau. New Delhi. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  7. ↑ ISO, Salem. "Salem junction gets ISO 14001 certification". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2020.

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