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unusual facts about Jolarpettai–Shoranur line


Jolarpettai–Shoranur line

The first train service in southern India and the third in India was operated by Madras Railway from Royapuram / Veyasarapady to Wallajah Road (Arcot) in 1856.


Jolarpet

Jolarpettai Junction is one of the Class A junctions in the Southern Railways which is the 'Border' station of Chennai Division.Earlier most trains used to change crew at this station which is not the case now.


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