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[[Tiruchirappalli]]–[[Manamadurai]]
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'''Karaikkudi Junction railway station''' is a [[Junction (rail)|junction]] is a major rail head located in [[Karaikudi]] town, serving the people of [[Sivaganga district]] in [[Tamil Nadu]].<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>
'''Karaikkudi Junction''' (station code: KKDI) is an NSG–4 category [[List of railway stations in India|railway station]] located in south-eastern part of [[Karaikudi Municipal Corporation]] in the [[India|Indian]] state of [[Tamil Nadu]].
It is the principle rail-head in the city that serves [[Karaikudi Metropolitan Area]], falling under the jurisdiction of [[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=28 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><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> It is the major junction of the [[Chettinad]] region and the surrounding areas of [[Sivaganga district]].<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 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> Along with this main junction, Karaikudi City has the following [[Railway stations in Karaikudi|Suburban Stations]] around the city.
 
[[File:Karaikudi Junction Railway Station Entrance.jpg|thumb|Karaikudi Junction]]
 
== History ==
[[Karaikudi]] station was constructed as a part of Pudukkottai–Sivaganga railway line during the 1930s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Imperial gazette of India 1909|url=https://wiki.fibis.org/images/0/08/South_Indian_Railway_1909.png}}</ref> Initially during its older days this station acted as an ordinary railway station when the Tiruturaipundi Aranthangi line was extended to Karaikudi, it became a junction railway station. It became as a junction by connecting all the three terminal lines they are Manamadurai Sivagangai Railway line, Trichinopoly Pudukkottai Railway line and Tiruturaipundi Aranthangi Railway line. Being a junction station, three rail lines emerge from the station, one towards Tiruchirappalli Junction, another to Thiruthuraipoondi junction and the third and final one Manamadurai Junction.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The station was constructed as a part of {{stnlnk|Pudukkottai}}–{{stnlnk|Manamadurai Junction}} railway line during the 1930s. Being a [[junction station]], three rail lines emerge from the station, one towards {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}},<ref name=PKBG>{{cite news|title=Broad gauge line inauguration today|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/broad-gauge-line-inauguration-today/article1844391.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 May 2007}}</ref> another to Thiruthuraipoondi junction<ref name=ktins>{{cite news|last=R. Rajaram|title=Karaikudi–Tiruvarur section inspected|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/karaikuditiruvarur-section-inspected/article2225694.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=14 July 2011}}</ref> and the third and final one {{stnlnk|Manamadurai Junction}}.<ref name=opened>{{cite news|title=Nod for rail traffic between Karaikudi and Manamadurai|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/26/stories/2008062654650500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080628141118/http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/26/stories/2008062654650500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 June 2008|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 June 2008|location=Chennai}}</ref><ref name=vmline>{{cite news|title=Virudhunagar-Manamadurai BG track to be ready by April|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/virudhunagarmanamadurai-bg-track-to-be-ready-by-april/article4423941.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 February 2013}}</ref><ref name=kmline>{{cite news|last=S. Chidambaram|title=Virudhunagar-Karaikudi passenger service to begin today|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/virudhunagarkaraikudi-passenger-service-to-begin-today/article5103181.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 September 2013}}</ref>
Being a [[Junction station]], three rail lines emerge from the station, one towards {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}},<ref name=PKBG>{{cite news|title=Broad gauge line inauguration today|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/broad-gauge-line-inauguration-today/article1844391.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 May 2007}}</ref> another to [[Manamadurai Junction railway station|Manamadurai Junction]]<ref name=ktins>{{cite news|last=R. Rajaram|title=Karaikudi–Tiruvarur section inspected|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/karaikuditiruvarur-section-inspected/article2225694.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=14 July 2011}}</ref> and the third and final one towards [[Tiruturaipundi Junction railway station|Thiruthuraipoondi Junction]].<ref name=opened>{{cite news|title=Nod for rail traffic between Karaikudi and Manamadurai|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/26/stories/2008062654650500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080628141118/http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/26/stories/2008062654650500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 June 2008|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 June 2008|location=Chennai}}</ref><ref name=vmline>{{cite news|title=Virudhunagar-Manamadurai BG track to be ready by April|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/virudhunagarmanamadurai-bg-track-to-be-ready-by-april/article4423941.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 February 2013}}</ref><ref name=kmline>{{cite news|last=S. Chidambaram|title=Virudhunagar-Karaikudi passenger service to begin today|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/virudhunagarkaraikudi-passenger-service-to-begin-today/article5103181.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 September 2013}}</ref>


== Administration ==
== Administration ==
It falls under the operational limits of [[Madurai railway division]] of the [[Southern Railway zone]] and it is a major as well as an important passing station present on the [[Tiruchirappalli]]–[[Manamadurai]] railway line.<ref name=opened/><ref name=atm>{{cite news|title=Karaikudi and Manaparai stations to get ATMs soon|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/karaikudi-and-manaparai-stations-to-get-atms-soon/article1170747.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 January 2008}}</ref>  
It is a major as well as an important passing station present on the [[Tiruchirappalli]]–[[Manamadurai]] railway line.<ref name=opened/><ref name=atm>{{cite news|title=Karaikudi and Manaparai stations to get ATMs soon|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/karaikudi-and-manaparai-stations-to-get-atms-soon/article1170747.ece|access-date=27 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 January 2008}}</ref> It also operates an inland container depot (railway goods shed) at Chettinad railway station.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rajaram|first=R.|date=2020-04-09|title=Amid lockdown, Tiruchi Railway Division moves over 3 lakh metric tonnes of freight|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/tiruchi-railway-division-moves-over-3-lakh-metric-tonnes-of-freight/article31300141.ece|access-date=2020-12-14|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It houses offices of ADEN, JE(P.way) and SSE TRD at Karaikkudi for regular train operations.


It also operates an inland container depot (railway goods shed) at Chettinad railway station.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rajaram|first=R.|date=2020-04-09|title=Amid lockdown, Tiruchi Railway Division moves over 3 lakh metric tonnes of freight|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/tiruchi-railway-division-moves-over-3-lakh-metric-tonnes-of-freight/article31300141.ece|access-date=2020-12-14|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Due to lack of land availability at Karaikudi Junction, the railway goods shed is constructed at Chettinad railway station at Kanadukathan which is very near to Karaikudi.
== Performance and earnings ==
 
For the FY 2022–23, the annual earnings of the station was {{INRConvert|98579082}} and daily earnings was {{INRConvert|270080}}. For the same financial year, the annual passenger count was 711,396 and daily count was 1,949. While, the footfall per day was recorded as 3,975.<ref name="annual_earnings" />
The Thiruvarur–Karaikudi railway line falls under [[Tiruchirappalli railway division]] and all other railway lines fall under Madurai division.


== Services ==
== Services ==
[[Karaikudi]] is well connected with the capital city [[Chennai]]. Most of the trains bound to Chennai, [[Manamadurai]], [[Rameswaram]] and [[Kanyakumari]] from [[Tiruchirappalli]] pass through this station, with every train having a stoppage here for a minimum of 5–10 minutes.<ref name=opened/>
[[Karaikudi]] is well connected with the capital city [[Chennai]]. Most of the trains bound to Chennai, [[Manamadurai]], [[Rameswaram]] and [[Kanyakumari]] from [[Tiruchirappalli]] pass through this station, with every train having a stoppage here for a minimum of 5–10 minutes.<ref name=opened/>


* BG single line towards {{stnlnk|Mayiladuthurai Junction}} – main line via [[Pattukkottai]], {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}}  
* BG single line towards {{stnlnk|Thiruvarur Junction}} – main line via [[Aranthangi railway station|Aranthangi]], [[Pattukkottai]], {{stnlnk|Thiruthuraipoondi Junction}}
* BG single line towards {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}} via [[Pudukkottai]]  
* BG Electrified single line towards {{stnlnk|Tiruchirappalli Junction}} via [[Pudukkottai railway station|Pudukkottai]]
* BG single line towards {{stnlnk|Manamadurai Junction}} via [[Sivaganga]]
* BG Electrified single line towards {{stnlnk|Manamadurai Junction}} via [[Sivaganga railway station|Sivaganga]]


== New rail line proposal ==
== New railway lines in proposal ==
Madurai–Melur–Tirupattur–Karaikudi new BG line: As sanctioned by Railway Board in the year 2007–08, survey was taken & the report was submitted to Railway Board on 29/07/2008. Then updating survey was sanctioned in the year 2013–14 and the survey report was submitted to Railway Board on 27/11/2014. Railway Board has shelved the proposal at present. Decision of Railway Board is awaited.
 
Below projects are surveyed and waiting for funds since long time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-04-30 |title=PROGRESS OF SURVEYS (Tamilnadu) AS ON 30-04-2014 |url=https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1399881183201-Progress_of_Surveys.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724182609/https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1399881183201-Progress_of_Surveys.pdf |archive-date=2014-07-24 |website=sr.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref>
 
1. Madurai–Melur–Tirupattur–Karaikudi new BG line: Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new BG line between Karaikkudi and Madurai via Melur and Thirupattur (85.70&nbsp;km) was conducted and Survey Report was sent to Railway Board on 27.11.2014. This project was shelved by Railway Board.
<ref>{{cite news |title=New Railway Route |url=https://st2.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya1/0/8/4/9/5381849/0/annexuretpj7729918.pdf |agency=Indian Railway}}</ref>
 
2. Karaikudi-Natham-Dindigul new BG line: Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new BG line between Karaikkudi and Dindigul via Thirupattur and Natham (105.60&nbsp;km) was conducted and Survey Report was sent to Railway Board on 06.07.2015. This project was shelved by Railway Board.
<ref>{{cite news |title=New Railway Route |url=https://st2.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya1/0/8/4/9/5381849/0/annexuretpj7729918.pdf |agency=Indian Railway}}</ref>
 
3. Karaikudi-Devakottai-Ramanathapuram-Tuticorin new BG line: Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new BG line between Karaikkudi and Tuticorin via Devakkottai and Ramanathapuram (214.81&nbsp;km) was conducted and Survey Report was sent to Railway Board on 30.08.2011. This project was shelved by Railway Board.
<ref>{{cite news |title=New Railway Route |url=https://st2.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya1/0/8/4/9/5381849/0/annexuretpj7729918.pdf |agency=Indian Railway}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 08:10, 4 December 2025


Karaikkudi Junction [[File:|thumb|]]
Indian Railways station
Entrance of Karaikudi Junction
Karaikudi Junction Railway Station
LocationAriyakudi Road, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
India
Coordinates10°04′04″N 78°47′33″E / 10.0678°N 78.7924°E / 10.0678; 78.7924
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouthern Railway zone
Line(s)Thiruvarur–Karaikudi, Tiruchirappalli–Karaikudi, Karaikudi-Manamadurai
Platforms5
Tracks8
ConnectionsTaxi, Auto rickshaw, town buses are available
Construction
Structure typeCategory NSG4
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeKKDI
Zone(s) Southern Railway zone
Division(s) Madurai
Fare zoneIndian Railways
History
Opened1 July 1930
Rebuilt2008; 18 years ago (2008)
ElectrifiedYes
Passengers
2022–23711,396 (per year)
1,949 (per day)
Services
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Karaikkudi Junction (station code: KKDI) is an NSG–4 category railway station located in south-eastern part of Karaikudi Municipal Corporation in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the principle rail-head in the city that serves Karaikudi Metropolitan Area, falling under the jurisdiction of Madurai railway division of Southern Railway zone.[1][2] It is the major junction of the Chettinad region and the surrounding areas of Sivaganga district.[3] It is one of the 73 stations in Tamil Nadu to be named for upgradation under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme of Indian Railways.[4] Along with this main junction, Karaikudi City has the following Suburban Stations around the city.

Karaikudi Junction

History[edit | edit source]

Karaikudi station was constructed as a part of Pudukkottai–Sivaganga railway line during the 1930s.[5] Initially during its older days this station acted as an ordinary railway station when the Tiruturaipundi Aranthangi line was extended to Karaikudi, it became a junction railway station. It became as a junction by connecting all the three terminal lines they are Manamadurai Sivagangai Railway line, Trichinopoly Pudukkottai Railway line and Tiruturaipundi Aranthangi Railway line. Being a junction station, three rail lines emerge from the station, one towards Tiruchirappalli Junction, another to Thiruthuraipoondi junction and the third and final one Manamadurai Junction.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Being a Junction station, three rail lines emerge from the station, one towards Tiruchirappalli Junction,[6] another to Manamadurai Junction[7] and the third and final one towards Thiruthuraipoondi Junction.[8][9][10]

Administration[edit | edit source]

It is a major as well as an important passing station present on the Tiruchirappalli–Manamadurai railway line.[8][11] It also operates an inland container depot (railway goods shed) at Chettinad railway station.[12] It houses offices of ADEN, JE(P.way) and SSE TRD at Karaikkudi for regular train operations.

Performance and earnings[edit | edit source]

For the FY 2022–23, the annual earnings of the station was ₹98,579,082 (US$1.4 million) and daily earnings was ₹270,080 (US$3,800). For the same financial year, the annual passenger count was 711,396 and daily count was 1,949. While, the footfall per day was recorded as 3,975.[3]

Services[edit | edit source]

Karaikudi is well connected with the capital city Chennai. Most of the trains bound to Chennai, Manamadurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari from Tiruchirappalli pass through this station, with every train having a stoppage here for a minimum of 5–10 minutes.[8]

New railway lines in proposal[edit | edit source]

Below projects are surveyed and waiting for funds since long time.[13]

1. Madurai–Melur–Tirupattur–Karaikudi new BG line: Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new BG line between Karaikkudi and Madurai via Melur and Thirupattur (85.70 km) was conducted and Survey Report was sent to Railway Board on 27.11.2014. This project was shelved by Railway Board. [14]

2. Karaikudi-Natham-Dindigul new BG line: Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new BG line between Karaikkudi and Dindigul via Thirupattur and Natham (105.60 km) was conducted and Survey Report was sent to Railway Board on 06.07.2015. This project was shelved by Railway Board. [15]

3. Karaikudi-Devakottai-Ramanathapuram-Tuticorin new BG line: 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. [16]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "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 28 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "Madurai Division System Map" (PDF). Southern Railway. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
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