South West Line, Chennai Suburban

South West Line, Chennai Suburban
South West Line, Chennai Suburban
Overview
Status	Operational till Arakkonam
Termini	Chennai Beach (Madras Beach); Arakkonam
Stations	39
Service
Type	Suburban railway
System	Chennai Suburban Railway
Operator(s)	Southern Railway (India)
Depot(s)	Tambaram, Egmore
Technical
Line length	122.71 km
Track gauge	Broad Gauge
Operating speed	90 km/h (maximum service speed)
Route map
	Template:South West Line, Chennai Suburban

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The South West Line of Chennai Suburban Railway is the sixth longest suburban line that runs south-west from Chennai (Madras) City.

Sections[edit]

Beach — Tambaram[edit]

This section has 2 dedicated lines for the suburban train operations apart from 2 main lines for mixed traffic.
EMUs are operated along 3rd and 4th main lines during peak hours.
12-car EMU are operated in this sector.

Tambaram — Chengalpattu[edit]

This section has Double main line in which suburban trains as well as other trains are operated.
3rd line is under-construction and 4th line is planned.
12-car EMU are operated in this sector.

Chengalpattu — Arakkonam[edit]

Suburban trains run between Chennai Beach and Arakkonam.