Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station

11°05′42″N 79°37′42″E / 11.0951°N 79.6284°E / 11.0951; 79.6284Elevation17 metres (56 ft)Owned byIndian RailwaysOperated bySouthern Railway zoneLine(s)Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur main line

Mayiladuthurai—Thiruvarur—Karaikudi line

MAYILADUTHURAI-THARANGAMBADI(UNDER GC)Platforms5Tracks8ConnectionsBus stand, Taxicab stand, Auto rickshaw standConstructionStructure typeStandard (on ground station)-ParkingYesAccessibleOther informationStatusFunctioningStation codeMV^[1] Zone(s) Southern Railway Division(s) TiruchirapalliHistoryElectrified25 kV AC 50 Hz

Location
Mayiladuthurai junction railway station Location in Tamil Nadu

Mayiladuthurai Junction (station code: MV) is an NSG–4 category Indian railway station in Tiruchirappalli railway division of Southern Railway zone.^[2] It is a junction railway station serving the town of Mayiladuthurai in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu, India.

The station is a part of the Tiruchirappalli railway division of the Southern Railway zone and connects the town to various parts of the state as well as the rest of the country. It is classified as an "A" category railway station in the Trichy railway division of the Southern Railway Zone. And now it is electrified and some trains runs with the help of electric locos. There are 2 routes originating from this junction.

Routes

This station connects Mayiladuthurai to Tharangambadi (this line was closed on 1987,and Waiting to be restored).^{[citation needed]}

This station also connects Mayiladuthurai to Karaikudi. In the section of Mayiladuthurai(0.00) to Karaikudi(~187.00)i.e in 187 km long stretch,(mayiladuthurai to thiruvarur only 37km is electrified and the remaining part of the stretch electrification works are started, complition of works are expected at March 2025).And the Chennai to rameswaram line called main line also touches this main junction. There was another station which served eastern part of the town called Mayuram Town [station code: MVM]. Railways had done DPR's multiple times for Mayiladuthurai - Tharangambadi - Karaikal as current route is circular route which connects port with Salem Junction. Major revenue generation of Tiruchirapalli division comes from Freight services connecting Karaikal port with Salem and other parts of Tamilnadu. Govt is considering a new line in Mayiladuthurai - Karaikal as this is viable option for easier transport of goods. Also there is another proposal to connect Karaikal - Salem via Karaikal - Mayiladuthurai - Jayamkondam - Ariyalur - Perambalur - Salem^{[citation needed]}

Location and layout

The railway station is located off the Sarathattai Street, Railway Cross Road south-west of Mayiladthurai. The nearest bus depot is located in Mayiladuthurai while the nearest airport is situated 138 kilometres (86 mi) away in Tiruchirappalli.

Lines

The station is a focal point of the historic main line that connects Chennai with Thanjavur Junction via Cuddalore. An additional line branches out to Peralam Junction, which connects to Tiruvarur Junction and Karaikal.

• Fully Electrified BG single line towards Chennai Egmore via Cuddalore Port Junction, Viluppuram Junction, Chengalpattu Junction and Tambaram.
• Fully Non Electrified BG single line towards Karaikkudi Junction via Thiruvarur Junction.
• Fully Electrified BG single line towards Thanjavur Junction.
• Non functional MG single line towardtharangambadi terminal station

Projects and development

It is one of the 73 stations in Tamil Nadu to be named for upgradation under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme of Indian Railways.^[3]

References

External links

• Southern Railways - Official Website
• Mayiladuthurai travel guide from Wikivoyage