Ambasamudram railway station (station code: ASD) is a railway station serving the town of Ambasamudram in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India. It lies on the Tirunelveli–Tenkasi branch line and is operated by the Madurai division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Name | Ambasamudram railway station |
|---|---|
| Station code | ASD |
| Location | Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Line | Tirunelveli–Tenkasi line |
| Operator | Southern Railway, Indian Railways |
| Division | Madurai railway division |
| Track gauge | Broad gauge (1,676 mm) |
Overview
Ambasamudram is a small town on the banks of the Tamiraparani river in southern Tamil Nadu, and the railway station serves as one of the intermediate halts between Tirunelveli Junction and Tenkasi Junction. The station provides connectivity to nearby agricultural and pilgrim centres in the Tirunelveli region, including Papanasam and Kalakkad.
Background
The branch line connecting Tirunelveli with Tenkasi was originally laid as a metre-gauge line under the South Indian Railway in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and was later converted to broad gauge as part of Project Unigauge undertaken by Indian Railways. Following the gauge conversion, the line was electrified, allowing electric-hauled passenger services through Ambasamudram.
Services
The station handles passenger and express trains operating on the Tirunelveli–Tenkasi corridor, including services that extend onward to Sengottai, Madurai, Chennai and Palakkad. It primarily caters to local commuter traffic, students, and pilgrims travelling to temples in the surrounding Western Ghats foothills.
Significance
Ambasamudram lies in a region known for paddy cultivation supported by the Tamiraparani irrigation system, and the railway station has historically functioned as an outlet for agricultural movement in addition to passenger transport. Its location makes it a convenient railhead for visitors travelling to the Papanasam dam, Agasthiyar falls, and the Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve area.
Related topics
- Ambasamudram
- Tirunelveli Junction railway station
- Tenkasi Junction railway station
- Madurai railway division
- Southern Railway zone
- Tamiraparani River
References
- Wikidata: Q24951965
- Indian Railways, Southern Railway zone official publications