Cherthala | |
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Regional rail, Light rail & Commuter rail station | |
General information | |
Location | Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala India |
Coordinates | 9°41′28″N76°19′32″E / 9.69117°N 76.32565°E |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Operated by | Southern Railway zone |
Line(s) | Kayamkulam-Alappuzha-Ernakulam line |
Platforms | 3 |
Tracks | 5 |
Construction | |
Structure type | At–grade |
Parking | Available |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning |
Station code | SRTL |
Zone(s) | Southern Railway zone |
Division(s) | Thiruvananthapuram |
Fare zone | Indian Railways |
History | |
Opened | 1989 |
Electrified | Yes |
Location | |
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