Erode–Tiruchirappalli line

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[1]
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)
Route map

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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4] The route has been electrified in February 2018.[5]

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.