West North Line, Chennai Suburban
| West North Line, Chennai Suburban | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Type | Suburban railway |
| System | Chennai Suburban Railway |
| Status | Operational |
| Termini |
Chennai Central (Madras Central) Tirupati (city) |
| Stations | 40 |
| Operation | |
| Operator(s) | Southern Railway (India) |
| Depot(s) | Avadi |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 151 km (82 km Suburban and 69 km MEMU) |
| Track length | 412 kilometres (256 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 4 (till Tiruvallur) 3 (till Arakkonam) 2 (till Tirupati (city)) |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 90 km/h (maximum service speed) |
The West North Line of Chennai Suburban Railway is the fifth longest line that runs west-north from Chennai (Madras) City. Suburban services terminate at Tiruttani and MEMU services run till Tirupati, across the state line in Andhra Pradesh.
Sections
Chennai Central (Madras Central) - Tiruvallur
- This section has 2 dedicated lines for suburban train operations apart from 2 mail line for mixed traffic.
- EMUs are operated along 3rd and 4th main lines during peak hours.
- 5th and 6th rail lines are planned.
- 9-car and 12-car EMU are operated in this sector.
Tiruvallur - Arakkonam
- Suburban trains operate in the 2 main lines.
- 3rd rail line is completed & 4th rail line is under construction.
- 9-car and 12-car EMU are operated in this sector.
Arakkonam - Tiruttani
- Suburban trains operate in the 2 main lines.
Chennai Central (Madras Central) - Tirupati
- MEMU trains operate between Chennai Central and Tirupati.
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