Neykkarapatti railway station

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Neykkarapatti
Indian Railways station
General information
LocationUthamasolapuram,Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates 11°36′46.2″N78°05′47.9″E / 11.612833°N 78.096639°E / 11.612833; 78.096639
Elevation260 metres (850 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Line(s) Salem JunctionShoranur Junction line
Platforms0
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeOn ground
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeNEA
Zone(s) Southern Railway zone
Division(s) Salem
Fare zone Southern Railway zone
History
ElectrifiedYes

Neykkarapatti railway station [1] is located between Salem Junction and Virapandy Road.

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References

  1. "0 COVID-19 Special Departures from Neykkarapatti SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry".