Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station

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Mayiladuthurai Junction


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Mayiladuthurai Junction
General information
Other namesMayuram Junction
LocationRailway Cross Road, Mayiladuthurai, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
India
Coordinates 11°05′42″N79°37′42″E / 11.0951°N 79.6284°E / 11.0951; 79.6284 Coordinates: 11°05′42″N79°37′42″E / 11.0951°N 79.6284°E / 11.0951; 79.6284
Elevation17 metres (56 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by Southern Railway zone
Line(s) Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur main line Mayiladuthurai—Thiruvarur—Karaikudi line
Platforms5
Tracks8
Connections Bus stand, Taxicab stand, Auto rickshaw stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)-
ParkingYes
Disabled access Wheelchair symbol.svg
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeMV [1]
Zone(s) Southern Railway
Division(s) Tiruchirapalli
Electrified 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Location
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Mayiladuthurai junction railway station
Location in Tamil Nadu

Mayiladuthurai Junction (station code: MV) is a junction railway station serving the town of Mayiladuthurai in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu, India.

Contents

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 and a single line touches in this junction they are: Mayiladuthurai to Tharangambadi (this line has only in gauge conversion work going on, but no works are started in last 25 years and now also), Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur (this line has electrified), and the Chennai to Tiruchirapalli line called main line also connected in Mayiladuthurai 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

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.

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