Edamann railway station (code: EDN) is a railway station on Kollam–Sengottai branch line connecting Kollam district in Kerala with Tamil Nadu.[1] Edamann railway station falls under the Madurai railway division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It is an 'E-Class' railway station, currently acting as the terminal station for trains running on Kollam–Sengottai railway line due to ongoing gauge conversion works between Edamann and Bhagavathipuram railway stations on the rail stretch.[2][3]
The station was remaining unused till 2017 mid due to gauge conversion works between Template:Stnlnk and Edamon, announced by Indian Railways on 2012–13 budget.[4][5] In 2017, services on Kollam–Edamon stretch resumed. Indian railway is connecting Edamon with various cities in India including Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kottayam & with various towns like Punalur, Paravur, Kayamkulam, Karunagappalli, Varkala, Tiruvalla and Changanassery.
Services
| Train Number | Source | Destination | Name/Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56334 | Kollam Junction | Edamann | Passenger |
| 56333 | Edamann | Kollam Junction | Passenger |
| 56336 | Kollam Junction | Edamann | Passenger |
| 56335 | Edamann | Kollam Junction | Passenger |
| 56365 | Template:Stnlnk | Edamann | Fast Passenger |
| 56366 | Edamann | Template:Stnlnk | Fast Passenger |
See also
References
- ↑ Edamann railway station. India Rail Info. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ↑ Trial runs on Shenkottai route in December. Mathrubhumi(10 October 2016). Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ↑ Edaman-Punalur trial run a success, covers 8 kms [sic in 12 minutes]. Mathrubhumi(10 February 2017). Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ↑ New Gauge Conversion Projects Sanctioned in 2012-13. Press Information Bureau – Government of India(14 March 2012). Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ↑ Trivedi announces number of gauge conversion projects. Wed India 123(14 March 2012). Retrieved 19 September 2017.
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