Kollidam | |
|---|---|
 Indian Railways station | |
| Other names | Coleroon |
| Location | NH 45A, Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu India |
| Coordinates | 11°19′42″N 79°43′09″E / 11.328422°N 79.719296°E |
| Elevation | 7 metres (23 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Southern Railway zone |
| Line(s) | Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur main line |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Connections | Bus stand, Taxicab stand, Auto rickshaw stand |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on ground station) |
| Parking | Available |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | CLN |
| Zone(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Division(s) | Tiruchirappalli |
| Fare zone | Indian Railways |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 January 1878 |
| Electrified | 28 January 2020 |
| Location | |
Location in Tamil Nadu Location in India | |
Kollidam railway station (station code: CLN), formerly known as Coleroon railway station, serves Kollidam, a panchayat town in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India. The station is classified as NSG–6 category station a part of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways and is administered by Tiruchirappalli railway division. The station is lies on the Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur main line.
Location and layout
The railway station is located on the Kollidam-Alakudi road, and 0.5 km (0.31 mi) for the Kollidam bus stop. The nearest airport is situated 162 km (101 mi) away in Tiruchirappalli.[1][2]
Lines
The station was opened on 1 January 1878 as a part of Coleroon (Kollidam)–Sirkazhi (9.75 km) section which lies on the Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur main line. It is situated between Chidambaram and Sirkazhi railway stations.[2][3]
In 1878, a bridge with 14 spans of 150 feet each was opened across the Kollidam (Coleroon) River.[2]
The station has direct daily services to destinations including Villupuram, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai and Thanjavur railway stations.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI DIVISION LIST OF STATIONS AS ON 01.04.2023" (PDF). sr.indianrailways.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 ltd, South Indian railway co (1900). Illustrated Guide to the South Indian Railway: Including the Tanjore Board, Pondicherry, Travancore State and Peralam-Karaikkal Railways. South Indian Railway Company Limited. p. 164.
- ↑ "Indian Railway History Time line". irse.bravehost.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Electrification work over in Cuddalore -Tiruvarur stretch". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kollidam Railway Station Map/Atlas SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
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