The Shoranur–Nilambur line starts from Shoranur junction and terminates at Nilambur Road railway station. Shoranur-Nilambur route was constructed by the British to transport the famous Teak wood from Nilambur. The line passes through the eastern part of the Malappuram district.
It crosses Kunthippuzha between Kulukkalloor and Cherukara which borders Palakkad and Malappuram districts. Velliyar river, a major tributary of Kadalundi river (between Pattikkad and Melattur), Olippuzha river, another tributary of Kadalundi river (between Melattur and Tuvvur) and Kuthirappuzha, a tributary of Chaliyar river (between Vaniyambalam and Nilambur road) are other major rivers that this line crosses.
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| Passenger Train at Melattur Railway Station |
History of Shoranur Nilambur Railway Line
In 1840, the British created a teak plantation in Nilambur to ensure a steady supply of timber for their various needs.The Shoranur–Angadippuram section was opened on 3 February 1927, Angadipuram–Vaniyambalam on 3 August 1927 and the entire stretch from Shoranur to Nilambur was opened on 26 October 1927.
During World War II, the Shoranur line, along with other numerous railway lines across British India were dismantled and rolling stock diverted to the Middle East to help British war efforts. The line ceased to exist in 1941.
After independence, following public pressure, the railway line was reconstructed by the Indian Railways along its original alignment. The Shornur -Angadipuram line re-opened in 1953 and Angadipuram – Nilambur in 1954. The teak plantation still stands today as a major tourist attraction.
Railway Stations in Shoranur Nilambur Route
Railway Stations in Shoranur Nilambur Route
- Shoranur Junction (SRR)
- Vadanamkurishshi (VDKS)
- Vallapuzha (VPZ)
- Kulukkallur (KZC)
- Cherukara (CQA
- Angadipuram (AGM)
- Pattikkad (PKD)
- Melattur (MLTR)
- Tuvvur (TUV)
- Thodiyappulam (TDPM)
- Vaniyambalam (VNB)
- Nilambur Road (NIL)
Some Interesting Fact About Nilambur Teak
1. Nilambur Teak is used in the Interiors of the Rolls Royce Ghost Model.
2. Nilambur Teak is the first Forest Produce to get the GI Tag
3. Conolly's plot in Nilambur is the Oldest Teak Plantation in the World
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