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South Line (other)
South Line may refer to: *Glasgow South Western Line, Scotland *Main South Line, New Zealand *Østfold Line, Norway *PNR South Main Line, Philippines *Sounder South Line, Washington, United States *South Eastern Main Line, England *South-Link Line, Taiwan *South Line, Chennai Suburban, India *Main Southern railway line, New South Wales, Australia *South Line, a former passenger line in Sydney, Australia, now split into: **Inner West & Leppington Line **Airport & South Line *South West Main Line, England *South West Line, Chennai Suburban, India *West South Line, Chennai Suburban, India *South Line, Tasmania, Australia See also *North–South line (other) *South Western Line (other) *Southern Line (other) *Southern Railway (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glasgow South Western Line
The Glasgow South Western Line is a mainline railway almost entirely in Scotland (the only exception being the final section into Carlisle in North West England) that runs from Glasgow to Kilmarnock, and then either via Dumfries, or Stranraer via Ayr, with a branch to East Kilbride. History The line was built by several railway companies during the 19th century. * 1812 – Kilmarnock to Barassie by the Kilmarnock and Troon Railway. * 1839 – Barassie to Ayr (Falkland Junction) by the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway. * 1848 – Strathbungo to Neilston by the Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway. * 1848 – Kilmarnock to Cumnock opened by the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway. * 1848 – Gretna Junction to Carlisle by the Caledonian Railway. * 1850 – Cumnock to Gretna Junction opened by the Glasgow, Dumfries and Carlisle Railway. * 1856 – Ayr (Falkland Junction) to Maybole (Dalrymple) Junction by the Ayr and Dalmellington Railway. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airport & South Line
The Airport & South Line (numbered T8, coloured green; commonly called the East Hills Line) is a commuter rail service operated by Sydney Trains, connecting the Sydney central business district with the southwestern suburbs via Sydney Airport. In March 2025, the federal minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government Catherine King announced that a business case would be developed exploring a potential upgrade of the T8 Airport & South line. History The T8 traverses several railway lines; the City Circle, Airport Link, East Hills and Main South Lines. The origins of the current train service can be traced back to the opening of the East Hills Line in 1931. The East Hills line was extended to Glenfield in 1987, where it joins the Main South Line. The Airport Line opened in 2000, providing an additional pair of tracks into the city. The East Hills line was opened in 1931. Electrification only extended as far as Kingsgrove. Services on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Western Line (other)
South Western Line or South West Line may refer to: *Glasgow and South Western Railway, Scotland *Glasgow South Western Line, Scotland *South West Main Line, England *South Western railway line, Queensland, Australia *South Western Railway, Western Australia * South West Line, Chennai Suburban, India * South West railway line, Sydney, Australia * SouthWest Service, Illinois, United States *South West Trains, United Kingdom * West South Line, Chennai Suburban, India See also *South Line (other) South Line may refer to: *Glasgow South Western Line, Scotland *Main South Line, New Zealand *Østfold Line, Norway *PNR South Main Line, Philippines *Sounder South Line, Washington, United States *South Eastern Main Line, England *South-Link Line, ... * West Line (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Line, Tasmania
The South Line, also known as the Main Line and sometimes the North/South Line or the North–South Line, is a rail corridor connecting Hobart to the northern ports of Tasmania. The Railway Line was built by the Tasmanian Main Line Company. History When building the railway Line the company had limited finances, the line was built to the Narrow Gauge and included long sections of steep gradients and sharp curves. The final eighteen kilometres of the route from Western Junction to Launceston used the existing Broad gauge alignment of the Launceston and Western Railway, with a third rail being laid for use by the narrow gauge trains. The Railway Line was officially opened on 1 November 1876. As Tasmania has a very competitive road transport industry and a modern road network, only limited deviations have been built in the Main line's 125-year history. Although the line still follows the original alignment, the standard of the track has improved by the use of heavier rail welded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West South Line, Chennai Suburban
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 run till Villupuram Junction. 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 Chennai Beach (formerly known as Madras Beach) (station code: MSB) is a railway terminus of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South West Line, Chennai Suburban
The South West Line of Chennai Suburban Railway The Chennai Suburban Railway is a commuter rail system in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, operated by the Southern Railways branch of Indian Railways. It is India's second largest suburban rail network in terms of route length and the ... 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 3 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 dedicated 1 line for the suburban trains and mixed traffic * 2nd line is planned * 12-C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South West Main Line
The South West Main Line (SWML) is a 143-mile (230 km) major railway line between Waterloo station in central London and Weymouth on the south coast of England. A predominantly passenger line, it serves many commuter areas including south western suburbs of London and the conurbations based on Southampton and Bournemouth. It runs through the counties of Surrey, Hampshire and Dorset. It forms the core of the network built by the London and South Western Railway, today mostly operated by South Western Railway. Operating speeds on much of the line are relatively high, with large stretches cleared for up to running. The line has four tracks for most of the length between Waterloo and Worting Junction, south west of , from which point most of the line is double track. A couple of miles from the Waterloo terminus, the line runs briefly alongside the Brighton Main Line west branch out of , including through – the busiest station in Europe by railway traffic. The oldest part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inner West & Leppington Line
The Leppington & Inner West Line (numbered T2, coloured light blue) is a commuter rail service operated by Sydney Trains, serving the inner west and south-western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The service commences from the City Circle, heading west to where the line branches; services either head northwest to or south to . A third terminus at is also used when the part-time Parramatta branch is not operating. In March 2025, the federal minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government Catherine King announced that a business case for upgrading the T2 Leppington & Inner West Line would be developed. History Creation in 2013 Following the 2011 state election, the newly elected O'Farrell government embarked on reform of transport in New South Wales, creating a new organisation, Transport for NSW, in November of that year. This was followed up with another government reform, which saw Sydney Trains take over operation of the Sydney subur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Main South Line
The Main South Line, sometimes referred to as part of the South Island Main Trunk Railway, is a railway line that runs north and south from Lyttelton, New Zealand, Lyttelton in New Zealand through Christchurch and along the east coast of the South Island to Invercargill via Dunedin. It is one of the most important railway lines in New Zealand and was one of the first to be built, with construction commencing in the 1860s. At Christchurch, it connects with the Main North Line, New Zealand, Main North Line to Picton, New Zealand, Picton, the other part of the South Island Main Trunk. Construction Construction of the Main South Line falls into two main sections: from Christchurch through southern Canterbury, New Zealand, Canterbury to Otago's major city of Dunedin; and linking the southern centres of Dunedin and Invercargill, improving communication in southern Otago and large parts of Southland, New Zealand, Southland. Construction of the first section of the line began in 1865 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Main Southern Railway Line, New South Wales
The Main Southern Railway (or Great Southern Railway) is a major railway in New South Wales, Australia. It runs from Sydney to Albury, near the Victoria, Australia, Victorian border. The line passes through the Southern Highlands, New South Wales, Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Riverina regions. Description of route The Main Southern Railway commences as an electrified pair of tracks in the Sydney metropolitan area. Since 1924, the line branches from the Main Suburban railway line at Lidcombe railway station, Lidcombe and runs via Regents Park railway station, Regents Park to Cabramatta railway station, Cabramatta, where it rejoins the original route from Granville railway station, Granville. The line then heads towards Campbelltown railway station, Campbelltown and Macarthur railway station, Macarthur, the current limit of Railway electrification system, electrification and Passenger services, suburban passenger services. The electrification pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Line, Chennai Suburban
The South Line of Chennai Suburban Railway is the fourth longest suburban line that runs southwards from Chennai (Madras) City. It is the oldest suburban line of Chennai (Madras), opened in 1931. Suburban services terminate at Chengalpattu (Chingleput) and MEMU services at Puducherry. The capacity utilisation of Chennai Beach-Egmore-Tambaram section is 69 percent. The tract travels along the GST Road from St.Thomas Mount to Villupuram. Sections Beach–Tambaram * This 30 km section has (1st and 2nd line) 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 31 km section has three railway lines in which suburban trains as well as long distance (south bound) trains are operated. * 12-car EMU are operated in this sector. Beach–Chengalpattu * This 55 km section has (1st and 2nd line) 2 dedicated lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
