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Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station

Coordinates: 11°05′42″N 79°37′42″E / 11.0951°N 79.6284°E / 11.0951; 79.6284
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Mayiladuthurai Junction

Mayavaram Junction
Indian Railways station
Mayiladuthurai Junction
General information
Other namesMayavaram/Mayuram Junction
LocationRailway Cross Road, Mayiladuthurai, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
India
Coordinates11°05′42″N 79°37′42″E / 11.0951°N 79.6284°E / 11.0951; 79.6284
Elevation13 metres (43 ft) [1]
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouthern Railway zone
Line(s)Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur main line

Mayiladuthurai—Karaikudi section

Mayiladuthurai-Tharangambadi(non-functional)
Platforms5
Tracks8
ConnectionsBus stand, Taxicab stand, Auto rickshaw stand
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingYes
AccessibleDisabled access
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeMV[2]
Zone(s) Southern Railway
Division(s) Tiruchirapalli
History
Opened15 February 1877; 148 years ago (1877-02-15)[3]
Electrified28 January 2020 (2020-01-28)[4]
Location
Mayiladuthurai junction railway station is located in Tamil Nadu
Mayiladuthurai junction railway station
Mayiladuthurai junction railway station
Location in Tamil Nadu

Mayiladuthurai Junction[5] (station code: MV) is a major railway station located in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is managed by the Tiruchirappalli railway division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[6] Classified as an NSG–4 and "A" category station, it has five platforms and serves as a junction for multiple rail routes in the region. The station supports 12 originating, 12 terminating, and approximately 66 train services daily.[7][8]

Overview

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Mayiladuthurai Junction lies on the Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur main line, a historically significant route linking Chennai to the Cauvery delta region. The station plays a pivotal role in regional transportation, facilitating both passenger and freight movement across Tamil Nadu.

History

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The Junction was established in 15 February 1877[9] as part of the Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur main line, constructed by the South Indian Railway Company.[10] It later became a junction with the addition of branch lines, including the Mayiladuthurai–Karaikudi section via Thiruthuraipoondi, Pattukkottai, and Aranthangi.

In 1880, the South Indian Railway Company completed a 715 km (444 mi) metre-gauge trunk line from Chennai to Tuticorin via Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, and Thanjavur. Before this, several sections had already opened in 1877, including:

A 36 km (22 mi) metre-gauge line from Mayiladuthurai–Tharangambadi (then known as Tranquebar) was opened in 1926 by the British administration. This line was closed in 1987 due to operational challenges, though proposals for restoration have been discussed in recent years.[11][12]

Lines

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Mayiladuthurai Junction connects to multiple destinations via the following lines:

  1. Broad gauge (BG) single line to Chennai Egmore via Cuddalore Port Junction, Viluppuram Junction, Chengalpattu Junction and Tambaram (electrified).
  2. BG single line to Thanjavur Junction (electrified).
  3. BG single line to Karaikkudi Junction via Thiruvarur Junction and Peralam Junction (electrified).
  4. BG single line to Karaikal railway station via Peralam Junction (electrified).
  5. Non-functional metre-gauge (MG) line to Tharangambadi

Gauge conversion

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Several key gauge conversion projects have modernized the region’s rail network:

Thanjavur to Mayiladuthurai 70 kilometres (43 mi), Converted from MG to BG and opened in 2006.[13]

Villupuram to Mayiladuthurai 122 kilometres (76 mi), Converted from MG to BG, inaugurated on 10 May 2010.[13]

Tiruvarur to Mayiladuthurai 38 kilometres (24 mi), Converted from MG to BG and opened on 16 December 2011.[14]

Electrification

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The Cuddalore-Mayiladuthurai-Thiruvarur section 113 kilometres (70 mi) was commissioned on 28 January 2020.[15][16]

The Mayiladuthurai-Thanjavur section 70 kilometres (43 mi) was completed in the end of 2020 and it was commissioned on 14 February 2021.[17][18]

Location and layout

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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.

Projects and development

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It is one of the 73 stations in Tamil Nadu to be named for upgradation under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme of Indian Railways.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "MV/Mayiladuturai Junction Railway Station Map/Atlas SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". India Rail Info. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Centre For Railway Information Systems. 2023–24. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Irish Republican Socialist Events". Irish Republican Socialist Events. Irish Republican Socialist Committees of North America. Retrieved 6 June 2025 – via Archive.ph. {{cite web}}: Check |archive-url= value (help)
  4. ^ "Electrification work over in Cuddalore-Mayiladuthurai-Tiruvarur stretch". The Hindu. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2025. {{cite web}}: Check |archive-url= value (help)
  5. ^ "47 Departures from Mayiladuturai SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  6. ^ "SOUTHERN RAILWAY LIST OF STATIONS AS ON 01.04.2023 (CATEGORY- WISE)" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Centre For Railway Information Systems. 1 April 2023. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  7. ^ "LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION - GOVERNMENT OF INDIA" (PDF). LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION - GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Mayiladuturai Junction Departures". India Rail Info. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Indian Railway History Time line". Indian Railway History Time line. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  10. ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ - IR History - 1870 - 1899". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  11. ^ Ltd, South Indian Railway Company (15 July 2015). The Illustrated Guide to the South Indian Railway. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-5082-1.
  12. ^ "Line between Mayiladuthurai and Tharangambadi must be revived: BJP". The Hindu. 25 January 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  13. ^ a b "Villupuram-Mayiladuthurai broad gauge section inaugurated - The Hindu". The Hindu. 6 May 2025. Archived from the original on 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  14. ^ "Light engine rolls on Mayiladuthurai-Tiruvarur section - The Hindu". The Hindu. 6 May 2025. Archived from the original on 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  15. ^ Rajaram, R. (28 January 2020). "Electrification work over in Cuddalore -Tiruvarur stretch - The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  16. ^ "Electrification of Villupuram-Cuddalore port section completed and operationalised – Indian Infrastructure". emindiainfrastructure.com. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  17. ^ Rajaram, R. (19 October 2020). "Trial run of electric loco conducted on Mayiladuthurai-Thanjavur line - The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  18. ^ Rajaram, R. (6 May 2025). "Villupuram-Thanjavur track to be electrified by October - The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  19. ^ "AMRIT BHARAT STATIONS". Press Information Bureau. New Delhi. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
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