[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/ernakulam-kottayam-kayamkulam-line-wikipedia\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/ernakulam-kottayam-kayamkulam-line-wikipedia\/","headline":"Ernakulam\u2013Kottayam\u2013Kayamkulam line – Wikipedia","name":"Ernakulam\u2013Kottayam\u2013Kayamkulam line – Wikipedia","description":"before-content-x4 Kochi-kottayam-kayamkulam line after-content-x4 The Ernakulam\u2013Kottayam\u2013Kayamkulam line is a railway line which runs through the districts of Ernakulam, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta","datePublished":"2020-02-27","dateModified":"2020-02-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/author\/lordneo\/#Person","name":"lordneo","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/author\/lordneo\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c9645c498c9701c88b89b8537773dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c9645c498c9701c88b89b8537773dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","width":100,"height":100},"url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/ernakulam-kottayam-kayamkulam-line-wikipedia\/","about":["Wiki"],"wordCount":2311,"articleBody":"     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});before-content-x4Kochi-kottayam-kayamkulam line       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4The Ernakulam\u2013Kottayam\u2013Kayamkulam line is a railway line which runs through the districts of Ernakulam, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha in Kerala state of India. This railway line starts as a branch line from Ernakulam Town railway station towards Kottayam and joins with the Ernakulam\u2013Kayamkulam coastal line route via Alappuzha at Kayamkulam Junction. This line comes under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division of Southern Railway Zone of Indian Railways. The line has a total distance of 118\u00a0km (73\u00a0mi). The Ernakulam Town\/Ernakulam Junction – Kottayam section opened in 1956-57[1] and Kottayam – Kollam section in 1957.[2]Table of Contents       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Stations[edit]Significance[edit]History[edit]Track doubling and other developments[edit]Future Plans[edit]See also[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]Stations[edit]There are 18 railway stations along the stretch. The major stations are Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanacherry, Tripunithura, and Mavelikara. The details of the railway stations (excluding Ernakulam D Cabin – ERSD) with annual earnings in 2018-2019 is shown below.Sl. NoStation NameCodeCategoryEntrancesNo of actual passengers(in 2018-2019)Earnings during 2018-2019       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4(in INR)1.TripunithuraTRTRNSG5One8,44,169Rs.8,56,06,6182.Chottanikkara RoadKFEHG3One31,365Rs.2,69,2003.MulanturuttiMNTTNSG6One1,87,403Rs.33,87,8374.KanjiramittamKPTMHG2One30,444Rs.3,64,7495.Piravam RoadPVRDNSG5One8,12,270Rs.2,83,64,8966.Vaikom RoadVARDNSG6One2,06,980Rs.50,41,9597.Kaduturutti HaltKDTYHG3One13,852Rs.1,35,1108.KuruppantharaKRPPNSG6One1,90,217Rs.15,83,4209.EttumanurETMNSG6One2,83,198Rs.72,21,18110.KumaranallurKFQHG3One10,400Rs.1,44,75011.KottayamKTYMNSG3One44,96,320Rs.57,22,27,24312.ChingavanamCGVNSG6One57,888Rs.7,66,31013.ChanganacherryCGYNSG4One14,57,208Rs.11,07,77,05614.TiruvallaTRVLNSG4One15,42,505Rs.19,70,93,36215.ChengannurCNGRNSG3One25,58,898Rs.46,51,06,83716.CheriyanadCYNNSG6One91,505Rs.11,82,58617.MavelikaraMVLKNSG5One7,97,747Rs.5,78,25,338**Note:-Stations written in bold letters – Stations generating Rs. 2,00,00,000(Rs. 2 Crore) or more in a financial year.The criteria for categorization of stations have now been revised to include footfalls at the station. The stations have been clubbed into three groups — Non-suburban (NS), Suburban (S) and Halt (H). These groups have further been put in grades ranging from NSG 1-6, SG 1-3 and HG 1-3, respectively[3][4]Significance[edit]This line has significant role in connecting people to various social, economic, political and religious centers of middle part of Kerala. The railway stations at Chengannur, Kottayam and Tiruvalla act as the reception centers for people from various parts of country to the famous Hindu pilgrim center Sabarimala. The Chengannur station has been declared as the “Gateway of Sabarimala” by Indian Railways in 2009.  During Sabarimala pilgrim (Mandala) season, state transport buses (KSRTC) operate from these stations (mainly from Chengannur and then Kottayam). Some of the major pilgrim centers and the nearest railway stations are shown below.StationMajor Pilgrim centersChottanikkara RoadChottanikkara TempleMulanthuruttiMulanthuruthy Marthoman Cathedral, Chottanikkara TemplePiravam RoadSt. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, Piravom (Rajadhiraja pally), Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil Temple, Karavelloor Mahadeva Temple, Desadhipan Amarkkulam Sreekrishna Swamy Temple, Mulakulam Mar Yohanon Ihidiyo Orthodox Syrian ChurchVaikom RoadVaikom Mahadeva TempleEttumanurEttumanoor Mahadeva temple, St. Mary’s Forane Church-Athirampuzha (Pilgrim centre of St.Sebastian)KottayamThirunakkara Sree Mahadevar Temple, Sabarimala Temple (110\u00a0km), Panachikkadu Temple (12\u00a0km), Manarcad Marth Mariam Cathedral (10\u00a0km) St. George Orthodox Church, Puthupally (10\u00a0km), Thazhathangady Juma MosqueChangancherryVazhappally Maha Siva Temple, Sabarimala Temple (100\u00a0km), Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple, St. Mary’s Church-Parel, Perunna Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Kavil Bhagavathy Temple, Panachikkadu Temple, Neelamperoor Palli Bhagavathi Temple, AnikkattilammakshethramTiruvallaSabarimala Temple (92\u00a0km), Parumala Church (16\u00a0km), Chakkulathukavu Temple, St. George Forane Church-Edathua, Sreevallabha Temple, St. Marys’s Valiyapally- Niranam (Founded by St. Thomas in AD 54), St. George Orthodox Church-Paliakkara (3.5\u00a0km)ChengannurSabarimala Temple (90\u00a0km), ThiruChengannur Old Syrian Church, Chengannur Mahadeva Temple, Pandalam, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, Parumala Church, MaramonMavelikaraChettikulangara Sree Bhagavathi temple, Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva TempleTourism\/OthersKottayam is the nearest railway station which caters to famous tourist destinations like Kumarakom. The Changanacherry Railway Station acts as a gateway to Kuttanad and to tourist spots of Idukki. Hill Palace, Infopark-Kochi, various industries like KEL, FACT etc. are situated in proximity to Tripunithura railway station.History[edit]Train service began in Travancore, erstwhile Kerala state on 26 November 1904, with the completion of the Kollam\u2013Sengottai branch line, which was a part of Kollam – Chennai meter gauge route. On 4 November 1931, the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station was launched. In 1956 during the formation of Kerala, the total length of railway line in the State was 745\u00a0km. Ernakulam and Kollam were not connected by rail then. The Ernakulam – Kottayam and Kottayam – Kollam railway lines were completed in 1956 and 1958 respectively. In December 1971, a Rs.13.59 crore project was established to convert the Thiruvananthapuram – Ernakulam line (220\u00a0km) from meter gauge to broad gauge was sanctioned. The work was completed in 1976.There are two tunnels, measuring 150\u00a0m (490\u00a0ft) and 175\u00a0m (574\u00a0ft) metres each, situated between the Chingavanam and Kottayam stations, quite near to Kottayam. These railway tunnels were built by \u2018Metro man\u2019 E Sreedharan during the early years of his career in 1955-56 at Kottayam. The two tunnels are part of the 1952 Ernakulam Town-Kollam railway line which was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.Track doubling and other developments[edit]The Ernakulam\u2013Kottayam\u2013Kayamkulam line is fully electrified. The doubling works through this line received the green light sanction back in 2001. After multiple delays, doubling works were systematically completed and commissioned in all and the last stretches from the Ettumanoor to Chingavanam section, which was completed in May 2022. The Railway Chief Zone Safety Commissioner Abhay Kumar Rai conducted the safety inspection of this stretch on 23 May 2022 and this was ultimately commissioned on 29 May 2022.[5] Thus, with the completion of doubling of the entire Ernakulam-Kottayam-Kayankulam line, it is expected that there would be a significant reduction in the late running of trains on this stretch, as well as the introduction of new trains.Renovation works of railway stations on this stretch as part of the doubling works have mostly been completed, with introduction of new facilities to passengers. Recently Piravam Road, Vaikom Road, Kuruppanthara, Ettumanur, Chingavanam, Changanacherry, Tiruvalla, Chengannur were renovated as part of track doubling with either construction of new station buildings or renovation of platforms or new foot overbridges etc. Construction activities for relocating Ettumanur station to the middle of Neendoor and Athirampuzha roads are almost done.[6] Due to this relocation, the station will be easily accessible for the commuters coming from MG University, Medical College Kottayam and Mannanam. The Kottayam station, which is the main station along the route has also been renovated during progress of rail doubling works.The iconic tunnels between Chingavanam and Kottayam (near Kottayam station) have been used as shunting lines after track doubling.[7] Although the initial plan was to build another tunnel, this idea was dropped after the topography was found to be unsuitable. Subsequently, a new double track has been made after removing earth for one kilometre on the side of the existing tunnels and railway overbridges have been deployed above the tracks. The existing tunnels will, in future, be used only for shunting as passenger traffic will be redirected to the new tracks.Future Plans[edit]Various plans are in consideration to connect the line to various regions of middle Kerala.However the Government of Kerala is now focusing on the alignment for the semi high speed rail corridor from Kochuveli to Kasaragod, which expects minimal land acquisition, faster means of travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod.[16] under KRDCL.See also[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]1.Ernakulam – Kayamkulam Passenger(via Kottayam)https:\/\/indiarailinfo.com\/train\/timetable\/ernakulam-kayamkulam-passenger-via-kottayam-56387\/2729\/52\/572. Doubling work on speed track in 115\u00a0km long Ernakulam-Kottayam-Kayamkulam http:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/amp\/nation\/current-affairs\/270717\/doubling-work-on-speed-track-in-115-km-long-ernakulam-kottayam-kayamkulam-section.html3. Kerala Rail Development Corporation (KRDCL) Projects http:\/\/krdcl.co.in\/?page_id=12     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/ernakulam-kottayam-kayamkulam-line-wikipedia\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Ernakulam\u2013Kottayam\u2013Kayamkulam line – Wikipedia"}}]}]