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Cabin Building of Melpakkam Arakkonam South Cabin
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MLPM/Melpakkam Cabin
Local Name: Arakkonam West Cabin
मेलपक्कम केबिन
மேல்பாக்கம் அறைக்கு

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 28 2018 (11:52) by ForeverRailfan^~
Melpakkam Cabin (MLPM) is a small railway station located on the Chennai - Bangalore line in Tamil Nadu. It is situated on State Highway 61, about 10 km from Arakkonam. While lacking platforms, it offers a basic waiting area and public restrooms, making it a convenient stop for those travelling by train between Chennai and Bangalore.

Tourism

**Sri Venkateswara Temple, Arakkonam:** A famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
**Arulmigu Murugan Temple, Arakkonam:** A revered temple dedicated to Lord Murugan.
**Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tirupati:** A significant pilgrimage site located about 100 km from Melpakkam.
**Sri Kalahasti Temple, Kalahasti:** A renowned Shiva temple known for its unique architectural style.
**Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri:** A prominent Vaishnava temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha.

Food

**Annapoorna Restaurant:** Known for its delicious South Indian vegetarian dishes.
**Sangeetha Restaurant:** Offers a wide variety of vegetarian thalis and snacks.
**Bawarchi:** A popular chain serving North Indian and South Indian vegetarian specialties.
**Saravana Bhavan:** Famous for its traditional South Indian vegetarian meals.
**Hotel Krishna:** Provides a budget-friendly vegetarian dining experience with local favorites.

Station Address

State Highway 61, Arakkonam
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 98 m above sea level
Type: Cabin   Category: n/a
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai


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Apr 29 2019 (13:14)   MLPM/Melpakkam Cabin | TNP/WDM-2/18787
VadivelKolanji_   2900 blog posts
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Alco TNP WDM-2 #18787 coupled to Container rake waits for unloading Right BCACBM-A rake ready to get loaded by Cars at Melpakkam Arakkonam West Cabin...
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Aug 05 2018 (17:24)   AJJ/Arakkonam Junction (8 PFs)
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Apr 22 2019 (22:55)   MLPM/Melpakkam Cabin
VadivelKolanji_   2900 blog posts
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😍Now four views reasons tracks next to ajj - Takkolam new line supposed to be by pass line which should be connect to melpakkam by pass line i guess.as of now trains coming from Tirutani or Katapdi has to go loco reversal at ajj, if the train has to operate via AJJ - Takkolam new electrification line complete..😲#CRS will inspect the newly-laid broad gauge railway line between the Arakkonam and the Takkolam railway stations in the Arakkonam–Kanchipuram–Chengalpattu section on 18 Friday.. 😇🙏
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Mar 10 2015 (20:04)   MLPM/Melpakkam Cabin
 
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BCACBM-A rake ready to get loaded by Cars near Melpakkam.
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Jan 02 2019 (13:32)   22637/West Coast SF Express (PT) | CGL/Chengalpattu Junction (9 PFs) | TNP/WDM-3A/16858R
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Watch the second episode from the excerpts of a route diverted story of West Coast SF Express.
This includes the Loco Reversal at Chengalpattu Jn. and also the run in Chennai Division's only unelectrified section, (Takkolam - Arakkonam Jn.) which is nearing extinction.
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