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SVKS/Sivakasi (3 PFs)
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Updated: Feb 11 (17:40)
Sivakasi railway station (SVKS) is a major junction in the heart of Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, known for its vibrant firecracker industry. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, ticket counters, and restrooms. Visitors can explore the nearby Sivakasi Firecracker Market, a bustling hub for fireworks and pyrotechnics.

Tourism

Sri Venkateswara Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: A prominent temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: A large and ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sri Mariamman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman.
Sri Arulmigu Subramaniya Swami Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Muruga.

Food

Hotel Saravana Bhavan: A popular chain restaurant serving South Indian vegetarian specialties.
Hotel Anandha Bhavan: Known for its delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant: Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes with a focus on healthy options.
Hotel Sri Venkateswara: A budget-friendly option with a good selection of vegetarian meals.
A2B: Another popular chain restaurant offering a wide variety of vegetarian options.

Station Address

Velayutham Rd, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar - 626123.
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 106 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-5
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai
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read full article... Special train from Chennai to TVM via Kollam-Sengottai rail line from tomorrow onwards

A new special holiday train service, connecting Chennai-Tambaram and Kochuveli, will commence its maiden journey on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, via the Kollam-Punalur-Sengottai route. The service, which will run twice weekly until June 29th, 2024, is the first from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai after the broad-gauge was implemented in the Sengottai route....
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The train consists of 14 Third AC Economy coaches out of 16 total coaches. The train departs from Tambaram to Kochuveli on Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:40 PM, reaching Kochuveli the next day at 1:40 PM. The return service from Kochuveli departs at 3:35 PM and arrives in Tambaram the following morning at 7:35 AM. Ticket prices vary based on the boarding station, starting from Rs 1,220 (Punalur) and reaching Rs 1,335 (Kochuveli). The train, numbered 06035 (Tambaram-Kochuveli) and 06036 (Kochuveli-Tambaram), utilizes LHB coaches, offering enhanced amenities and safety. This is the first instance of regular services on the Kollam-Sengottai route using LHB coaches.

Chennai-Tambaram aur Kochuveli ke beech ek nayi special holiday train service, Thursday, May 9th, 2024 ko apna pehla safar shuru karegi, yeh Kollam-Punalur-Sengottai route se jaayegi. Yeh service June 29th, 2024 tak hafte mein do baar chalegi. Yeh Thiruvananthapuram se Chennai ki pehli service hai, jabse Sengottai route mein broad-gauge laga...
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hai. Train mein 16 coaches mein se 14 Third AC Economy coaches hain. Train Tambaram se Kochuveli, Thursday aur Saturday ko 9:40 PM pe chalta hai, aur agle din 1:40 PM pe Kochuveli pahunchta hai. Kochuveli se Tambaram ki return service 3:35 PM pe chalta hai aur agle din subah 7:35 AM pe Tambaram pahunchta hai. Ticket ki price boarding station ke hisaab se badhti hai, Punalur se Rs 1,220 aur Kochuveli se Rs 1,335. Train ka number 06035 (Tambaram-Kochuveli) aur 06036 (Kochuveli-Tambaram) hai, aur ismein LHB coaches hain, jo zyada amenities aur safety dete hain. Yeh pehli baar hai jab Kollam-Sengottai route pe regular services mein LHB coaches use ho rahe hain.
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