South West Line, Chennai Suburban
| South-West Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational till Arakkonam |
| Termini |
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| 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) |
The South West Line of Chennai Suburban Railway is the sixth longest suburban line that runs south-west from Chennai (Madras) City.
Sections
Beach — Tambaram
- 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
- This section has 3 dedicated lines for the suburban trains operations apart from 1 main line for mixed traffic
- 4th line is planned.
- 12-car EMU are operated in this sector.
Chengalpattu — Kanchipuram — Arakkonam
- This section has dedicated 1 line for the suburban trains and mixed traffic
- 2nd line is planned
- 12-Car EMU is operated in this sector