West North Line, Chennai Suburban
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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.
Chennai suburban railway
Chennai suburban railway is a commuter rail system in the Indian city of Chennai operated by the Southern Railway. Chennai has a complex railway network. The system uses electrical multiple units operating on alternating current drawn from over-head cables through the catenary system...
is the fifth longest line that runs west-north from Chennai (Madras) City. Suburban services terminate at Tiruttani and MEMU services run till Tirupati.
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.
Chennai Central (Madras Central) - Tirupati
- MEMU trains operate between Chennai Central and Tirupati.