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Tiruchirappalli–Karur–Erode line
Karur Junction lies on the Erode–Tiruchirappalli line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleTamil Nadu
Termini
Stations26
Websitewww.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Service
Services1
Route number9/9A/46
Operator(s)Southern Railway zone
Depot(s)Erode (ED)
Golden Rock (GOC)
Technical
Line length141 kilometres (88 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gaugeBroad Gauge - 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Old gaugeMetre Gauge - 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)
ElectrificationYes
Highest elevationErode Junction 174 metres (571 ft)
Karur Junction 120 metres (390 ft)
Tiruchirappalli Junction 85 metres (279 ft)
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Legend
km
Up arrow to Dindigul Junction
Tiruchirappalli Junction rail yard
UpperLeft arrow to Pudukkottai
Junction overpass
0 Tiruchirappalli Junction
Goods Shed Road overpass
Left arrow to Golden Rock
Tiruchirappalli goods yard
Melapudur underbridge
2 Tiruchirappalli Palakkarai
4 Tiruchirappalli Fort
Up arrowTPJTooltip Tiruchirappalli railway division limits
Down arrowSATooltip Salem railway division limits
11 Muttarasanallur
13 Mekkudi
15 Jiyapuram
19 Elamanur
22 Perugamani
28 Pettaivayatalai
33 Marudur
37 Kulitalai
43 Timmachipuram
47 Lalapet
51 Mahadanapuram
54 Sithalvai
58 Mayanoor
61 Manavasi
67 Virarakkiyam
UpperRight arrow to Dindigul Junction
76 Karur Junction
LowerLeft arrow to Namakkal
86 Moorthipalayam
91 Pugalur
97 Noyal
103 Kodumudi
109 Unjalur
115 Kolanalli
122 Pasur
130 Chavadipalayam
Left arrow to Salem Junction
141 Erode Junction on Jolarpettai–Shoranur line
Right arrow to Coimbatore Junction

Tiruchirappalli–Karur–Erode line is a railway line in Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It runs between Erode Junction and Tiruchirappalli Junction.

History

The construction of this line began connecting South Indian Railway and Madras Railway. Erode Junction on Jolarpettai–Shoranur line was under Madras Railway whereas Tiruchirappalli Junction was under South Indian Railway.

High-speed trial

A high-speed trial run has been conducted along this line to increase the speed of trains. This trial run at 125kmph was attempted to increase the operating speed of trains from 100kmph to 110kmph along this section.

Gauge conversion

The metre-gauge line has been converted into broad gauge during 1929. In September 1929, the entire stretch of 141 kilometres (88 mi) has been completely converted into broad gauge in just 5 hours of time. The first broad-gauge train from Erode Junction reached Tiruchirappalli Junction, exactly 5 hours after the reach of last metre-gauge train. The route has been electrified in February 2018.

References

  1. "South Zone Time Table - 2016" (PDF). Southern Railway zone. Railway Board. pp. 111–114, 216. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  2. Shodhganga. Origin and Development of Southern Railway (PDF). pp. 61–62. Retrieved 2 December 2016. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  3. irfca (16 December 2008). "IR History part-VII (2000 to present)". Chronology of Railways in India (part-7). Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  4. Subramhanyan (8 September 2013). Keeping track of Railway history. Retrieved 2 December 2016. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  5. "First-ever electric loco lugs goods train from Erode to Tiruchi". The Hindu. 24 February 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
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