The Madurai–Tirunelveli line is a railway line connecting the cities of Madurai, Virudhunagar and Tirunelveli in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.

Key Points:
* Length: 157.1 km (97.6 mi)
* Gauge: 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
* Electrification: Overhead catenary
* Speed limit: 100 km/h (62 mph)
* Signalling: Three-aspect Colour-Light signalling (3CL)
* Owner: Southern Railways
* Inauguration: 1 January 1876
Route Map:

Stations:
The line serves a total of 18 stations, including:
* Madurai Junction

* Tirumangalam

* Kallikudi

* Virudhunagar Junction

* Thulukkapatti

* Sattur

* Nalli

* Kovilpatti

* Kumaraburam

* Kadambur

* Vanchchimaniyachi

* Naraikinaru

* Gangaikondan

* Thalaiyuthu

* Tirunelveli Junction


Services:
The line is primarily used for regional passenger and express trains connecting Madurai and Tirunelveli. Some of the notable trains operating on this route include:
* Tambaram - Nagercoil Weekly SF Express
* SMVT Bengaluru - Nagercoil Express
* Ananthapuri SF Express
* Nellai SF Express
History:
The Madurai–Tirunelveli line was inaugurated on 1 January 1876. It was originally built as a meter gauge line, but was later converted to broad gauge in 2012.

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