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South West Line, Chennai Suburban
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| South West Line, Chennai Suburban | |||
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| 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) | ||
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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 | edit source]
Beach — Tambaram[edit | edit source]
- 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 | edit source]
- 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 | edit source]
- Suburban trains run between Chennai Beach and Arakkonam.