title: South West Line, Chennai Suburban
text: # South West Line, Chennai Suburban
  
  The South West Line of Chennai Suburban Railway is the sixth longest suburban line that runs south-west from Chennai (Madras) City.
  
  ## Sections
  
  ### Beach — Tambaram
  
  * This section has 2 dedicated lines for the suburban train operations apart from 2 main lines for mixed traffic.
  * EMUs are operated along 3rd and 4th main lines during peak hours.
  * 12-car EMU are operated in this sector.
  
  ### Tambaram — Chengalpattu
  
  * This section has 2 dedicated lines for the suburban trains operations apart from 1 main line for mixed traffic
  * 4th line is planned.
  * 12-car EMU are operated in this sector.
  
  ### Chengalpattu — Kanchipuram — Arakkonam
  
  * This section has decidated 1 line for the suburban trains and mixed traffic
  * 2nd line is planned
  * 12-Car EMU is operated in this sector
  