West South Line, Chennai Suburban Explained
| West-South Line |
| Type: | Suburban railway |
| System: | Chennai Suburban Railway |
| Status: | Operational till Villupuram |
| Start: | Chennai Beach (Madras Beach) |
| End: | Villupuram |
| Stations: | 61 |
| Owner: | Southern railway |
| Operator: | Southern Railway (India) |
| Depot: | Avadi |
| Linelength: | 289.5km (179.9miles) (69 km Suburban, 140 km MEMU and 81 km u/c) |
| Tracks: | 4 till Arakkonam, 2 till Katpadi,1 till Villupuram |
| Gauge: | Broad gauge |
| Electrification: | 25 |
| Speed: | 90 km/h (maximum service speed) |
| Map State: | collapsed |
The South West Frontier line of Chennai Suburban Railway is the longest line running South-west from Chennai (Madras) City covering a distance of almost 289 km. Suburban services terminate at Arakkonam and MEMU services currently run till Vellore Cantonment which will be extended up to Villupuram upon completion of Vellore Cantonment and Villupuram section.
Chennai Central - Thiruvallur
- This section has 2 dedicated lines for suburban train operations apart from 2 main 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.
Thiruvallur - Arakkonam
- This section also has 2 dedicated lines for suburban train operations apart from 2 main line for mixed traffic.
- 9-car, 12-car EMU & MEMU are operated in this sector.
Arakkonam - Katpadi
- 8-car MEMU are operated in this sector.
Katpadi - Vellore Cantonment
- MEMU service operate between Chennai Beach and Vellore Cantonment via Katpadi.
Vellore Cantonment -Tiruvannamalai- Villupuram
- This section has been gauge converted and is being electrified along with passenger services are operating since June. Currently five passenger trains ply over this section
