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MTP/Mettupalayam (3 PFs)
मेट्टुपालयम
மேட்டுப்பாளையம்

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Jan 19 (09:52)
Mettupalayam, a charming town nestled in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, is a popular starting point for exploring the scenic beauty of the Western Ghats. The Mettupalayam Railway Station (MTP) with its three platforms provides convenient access to destinations like Coonoor and Ooty. Visitors can enjoy the vibrant local markets, explore the historical Badrakaliamman Temple, and indulge in the delicious South Indian cuisine.

Tourism

The Badrakaliamman Temple is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
The Arulmigu Mariamman Temple is a revered temple known for its festivals and rituals.
The Sri Ranganathar Swamy Temple is a prominent Vaishnavite temple.
The Mettupalayam Jain Temple is a peaceful and serene place of worship.
The St. Michael's Church is a historic church with a unique architecture.

Food

The Woodlands Restaurant is renowned for its authentic South Indian vegetarian dishes.
The Annapoorna Restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian options.
The Sangeetha Restaurant is famous for its flavorful dosa and idli.
The Saravana Bhavan is a popular chain serving traditional vegetarian meals.
The Hotel Park Inn serves delicious vegetarian snacks and meals.

Station Address

Badrakaliamman Temple Rd, Mettupalayam ph.no.04254-22285
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 325 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-4
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Salem
MTP/Mettupalayam is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 3
Number of Halting Trains: 0
Number of Originating Trains: 9
Number of Terminating Trains: 9
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Nearby Stations

KAY/Karaimadai 7 km     QLR/Kallar 8 km     HLG/Hillgrove 18 km     PKM/Periyanaikanpalayam 19 km     RNMD/Runnymede 22 km     TDE/Thudiyalur 26 km     ONR/Coonoor 27 km     WEL/Wellington 29 km     AVK/Aravankadu 32 km     CBF/Coimbatore North 33 km    
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May 19 (03:49) Ooty Train Service Suspended Due to Landslide, Heavy Rain Alert Across Tamil Nadu
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May 19 2024 (03:49)
Station Tag: Kallar/QLR added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 19 2024 (03:49)
Station Tag: Mettupalayam/MTP added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Stations:  Mettupalayam/MTP   Kallar/QLR  
Ooty train service suspended as rocks fall on track: Details

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Ooty has been temporarily suspended due to a landslide near Kallar station. The service will resume once the debris is cleared. Heavy rains and flash floods have led to an orange alert being issued for the Nilgiris district, with very heavy rainfall expected on May 18,...
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19, and 20. Disaster response personnel and equipment are on standby, and temporary shelters have been set up. In Tenkasi, a 17-year-old boy died after being washed away by flash floods at Old Courtallam waterfalls. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued a warning for enhanced rainfall activity in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several districts over the next five days.

Ooty ka Nilgiri Mountain Railway pe train service rok diya gaya hai, Kallar station ke paas ek landslide ki wajah se. Service tabhi shuru hogi jab debris saaf ho jaaye. Nilgiris district mein heavy rains aur flash floods ki wajah se orange alert diya gaya hai, 18, 19, aur 20 May...
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ko bahut heavy rain expected hai. Disaster response personnel aur equipment ready hain, aur temporary shelters bhi banaye gaye hain. Tenkasi mein, 17 saal ka ek ladka Old Courtallam waterfalls pe flash floods mein bah gaya aur uski maut ho gayi. Chennai ka Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) ne Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, aur Karaikal mein heavy rainfall ki warning di hai, agle 5 dinon mein kai districts mein heavy to very heavy rainfall hone ki sambhavna hai.
Apr 09 (11:39) Discover Serenity on the Scenic Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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Apr 09 2024 (11:39)
Station Tag: Fernhill/FNHL added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Apr 09 2024 (11:39)
Station Tag: Coonoor/ONR added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Apr 09 2024 (11:39)
Station Tag: Udagamandalam/UAM added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Apr 09 2024 (11:39)
Station Tag: Mettupalayam/MTP added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Apr 09 2024 (11:39)
Train Tag: Mettupalayam - Udagamandalam MG Passenger Special/06136 added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678
Railways Ministry shares enchanting video of train passing via lush green landscape in Nilgiri Mountain – Watch

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) in Tamil Nadu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its scenic route through lush valleys, forests, and mountains. The NMR runs between Mettupalayam and Ooty, passing through nine stations: Mettupalayam, Kallar, Hillgrove, Ketti, Lovedale, Coonoor, Wellington, Aruvangadu, and Udagamandalam (Ooty). The journey features over...
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250 bridges, 208 curves, 16 tunnels, and 15 ROB/RUBs, offering stunning views and engineering marvels. Four train sets operate on this route, providing travelers with multiple opportunities to experience the beauty of the Nilgiri Hills.

Tamil Nadu mein Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) UNESCO World Heritage Site hai, jiska scenic route lush valleys, forests, aur mountains se hoke jaata hai. NMR Mettupalayam se Ooty tak chalti hai, aur usme 9 stations aate hain: Mettupalayam, Kallar, Hillgrove, Ketti, Lovedale, Coonoor, Wellington, Aruvangadu, aur Udagamandalam (Ooty). Is journey mein...
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250 se zyada bridges, 208 curves, 16 tunnels, aur 15 ROB/RUBs hain, jo ki breathtaking views aur engineering marvels provide karte hain. Is route par 4 train sets chalte hain, aur travellers ko Nilgiri Hills ki beauty experience karne ke kai opportunities dete hain.
Nov 06 2023 (08:18) Train no.06136/06137 cancelled on 05.11.2023 and 06.11.2023 due to Landslides have occurred between Kallar – Coonoor railway stations on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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Nov 06 2023 (08:18)
Station Tag: Mettupalayam/MTP added by Pandeyji~/2172681

Nov 06 2023 (08:18)
Station Tag: Udagamandalam/UAM added by Pandeyji~/2172681

Nov 06 2023 (08:18)
Train Tag: Udagamandalam - Mettupalayam MG Passenger Special/06137 added by Pandeyji~/2172681

Nov 06 2023 (08:18)
Train Tag: Mettupalayam - Udagamandalam MG Passenger Special/06136 added by Pandeyji~/2172681
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Cancellation on 06136/06137
Train no.06136/06137 cancelled on 05.11.2023 and 06.11.2023 due to Landslides have occurred between Kallar – Coonoor railway stations on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Oct 17 2023 (16:32) Iconic Nilgiri Mountain Railway hits 116-year milestone in style
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Oct 17 2023 (16:32)
Station Tag: Coonoor/ONR added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Oct 17 2023 (16:32)
Station Tag: Mettupalayam/MTP added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Oct 17 2023 (16:32)
Station Tag: Fernhill/FNHL added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Oct 17 2023 (16:32)
Station Tag: Nilgiri Road/NGRD added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393
Ooty's Nilgiri mountain railway celebrates its 116th anniversary, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's the longest and steepest meter gauge railway in Asia, with...
Iconic Nilgiri Mountain Railway hits 116-year milestone in style
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