It was inaugurated on 14 November 2006 in the presence of Arjun Singh and the then chief minister of Tamil Nadu, M.

Tiruppur is an important station in Salem division that handles a significant volume of agricultural commodities, textile products and machinery, which contribute an abundant profit in the freight segment.

One Meter Gauge loco shed is situated at Coonoor to facilitate Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

Coimbatore coaching complex is the most important in Salem division and it is congested due to the huge volume of trains.

Between Mettupalayam and Coonoor, the line uses the Abt rack and pinion system to climb the steep gradient.

At present proposals have gone to Railway Board for approval of a multi specialty sub divisional hospital at Erode.

45 crore rupees have been allocated for the renovation work of Salem railway station under the Amrit Bharat scheme.