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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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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