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VM/Villupuram Junction (6 PFs)
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Updated: Nov 27 2022 (16:11)
Villupuram Junction is a major railway station in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. It serves as a hub for trains connecting Chennai, Bangalore, and other major cities in South India. The station boasts modern amenities like a waiting room, food stalls, and restrooms, making it a convenient and comfortable stop for travelers. Known for its colonial-era architecture and bustling atmosphere, Villupuram Junction offers a glimpse into the heart of South India.

Tourism

{"name":"Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple","desc":"Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its intricate carvings and grandeur."}
{"name":"Arulmigu Veerabadhra Swamy Temple","desc":"Popular temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its annual festival and spiritual significance."}
{"name":"Sri Mariamman Temple","desc":"Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for its vibrant festivals and local significance."}
{"name":"St. Michael's Church","desc":"Historic Christian church known for its architectural beauty and religious importance."}
{"name":"Villupuram Mosque","desc":"Large and prominent mosque in the town, known for its architectural style and community gatherings."}

Food

{"name":"Sri Krishna Bhavan","desc":"Popular for its delicious South Indian vegetarian fare, especially idlis and dosas."}
{"name":"Saravana Bhavan","desc":"Famous for its variety of vegetarian thalis and snacks, a favorite among locals."}
{"name":"A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan)","desc":"Chain restaurant offering a wide selection of vegetarian South Indian dishes and sweets."}
{"name":"Hotel Woodlands","desc":"Known for its hygienic vegetarian meals, including traditional Tamil Nadu cuisine."}
{"name":"Sangeetha Restaurant","desc":"Popular for its tasty vegetarian meals, including dosa varieties and curries."}

Station Address

Jn Pt: KPD / CGL(MS) / VRI(TPJ) / CUPJ(MV) / PDY East Pondy Road, Keezperum Pakkam, Villupuram. Pin-605602. Phone:04146-226763
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 43 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Tiruchchirappalli
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Aug 24 (18:57) Several EMU Trains Cancelled Due to Engineering Works in Chennai (www.dtnext.in)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 566437   
  Past Edits
Aug 24 2024 (18:57)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 24 2024 (18:57)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... Partial, full cancellation of EMU trains in Chennai Beach - Villupuram section; check details

Due to engineering work on the Chennai Beach - Villupuram line between Chennai Beach and Chennai Egmore stations from 10:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 AM Sunday, several EMU trains are fully or partially cancelled. This includes Chennai Beach - Tambaram locals departing at 9:10 PM and 9:30 PM on Saturday, Tambaram...
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- Chennai Beach locals departing at 10:40 PM, 11:20 PM, and 11:40 PM on Saturday, and various other routes with specific departure times.

Chennai Beach se Villupuram ke beech, Chennai Beach aur Chennai Egmore station ke beech, Saturday raat 10:30 se Sunday subah 4:30 tak engineering work chal raha hai, jiske wajah se kai EMU trains puri tarah ya aadhe se cancel hain. Isme Chennai Beach se Tambaram jaane wali local train, jo Saturday...
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raat 9:10 PM aur 9:30 PM chalti hai, puri tarah cancel hai. Iske alawa Tambaram se Chennai Beach jaane wali local train, jo Saturday raat 10:40 PM, 11:20 PM aur 11:40 PM chalti hai, bhi puri tarah cancel hai. Aur bhi kai route hain jahan trains specific time pe cancel hain.
Jun 20 (19:40) Special Trains for Tiruvannamalai Pournami Girivalam (sr.indianrailways.gov.in)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 556986   
  Past Edits
Jun 20 2024 (19:49)
Station Tag: Chengalpattu Junction/CGL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Tindivanam/TMV added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
read full article... Special Trains to Tiruvannamalai for Pournami Girivalam Festival

Two special trains, 06127 and 06128, will run between Tambaram and Tiruvannamalai on June 21st and 22nd, 2024, to assist pilgrims attending the Pournami Girivalam. Train 06127 departs Tambaram at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 21st, reaching Tiruvannamalai at 4:00 PM. The return train, 06128, leaves Tiruvannamalai at 8:00 AM on...
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Saturday, June 22nd, arriving in Tambaram at 12:30 PM. Both trains consist of 12 MEMU coaches. The timetable shows the departure and arrival times for each station on both trains.

Tiruvannamalai ke Pournami Girivalam ke liye, Tambaram aur Tiruvannamalai ke beech mein do special trains, 06127 aur 06128, chalaye jayenge. Train 06127, 21st June, 2024 (Friday) ko dopahar 12 baje Tambaram se chalegi aur us din sham 4 baje Tiruvannamalai pahunch jayegi. Return train, 06128, 22nd June, 2024 (Saturday) ko subah...
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8 baje Tiruvannamalai se chalegi aur us din dopahar 12:30 baje Tambaram pahunch jayegi. Dono trains mein 12 MEMU coaches hain. Timetable mein dono trains ke har station par departure aur arrival timings diye gaye hain.
Jun 02 (22:58) Digital Luggage Lockers Introduced at Tiruchi Railway Junction (www.thehindu.com)
New Facilities/Technology
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 554571   
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Jun 02 2024 (22:58)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 02 2024 (22:58)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
read full article... Digital Luggage Locker facility introduced at Tiruchi railway junction

Tiruchi railway junction now offers a self-operated digital luggage locker facility by SafeCloak, a Bengaluru-based startup. These lockers are secure, accessed through OTP verification and CCTV surveillance. Only digital payments are accepted, creating a traceable data trail. The lockers come in various sizes with prices ranging from ₹15 for a small...
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box for 3 hours to ₹240 for an extra-large box for 24 hours. A similar facility has been installed at Villupuram Junction, and plans are in place to expand to other stations like Thanjavur, Madurai, Rameswaram, and Tiruvannamalai. SafeCloak is already operational in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubli, Hyderabad, and Tirupati.

Tiruchi railway junction pe ab SafeCloak dwara digital luggage locker facility start ho gaya hai. Ye Bengaluru ka ek startup hai. Ye lockers secure hai, OTP verification aur CCTV surveillance se access hota hai. Sirf digital payments accept kiye jaate hai, jisse data ka track rakhna aasaan hota hai. Alag alag...
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size ke lockers hai, jinka price ₹15 se start hota hai, ek chhote box ke liye 3 hours ke liye, aur ₹240 tak jaata hai, ek badi box ke liye 24 hours ke liye. Villupuram Junction pe bhi aisa hi facility install kiya gaya hai. Aur aagey Thanjavur, Madurai, Rameswaram, aur Tiruvannamalai jaise stations pe bhi aisa hi facility install karne ki plan hai. SafeCloak Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubli, Hyderabad, aur Tirupati railway stations pe already operational hai.
May 15 (13:24) New Special Holiday Train Service Connects Chennai-Tambaram and Kochuveli (english.mathrubhumi.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 552213   
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May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Chengalpattu Junction/CGL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Sivakasi/SVKS added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Rajapalayam/RJPM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Tenkasi Junction/TSI added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Sengottai/SCT added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Auvaneeswaram/AVS added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Punalur/PUU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Kottarakara/KKZ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Kundara/KUV added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Kochuveli/KCVL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Train Tag: Kochuveli - Tambaram Special Fare Special/06036 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Train Tag: Tambaram - Kochuveli Special Fare Special/06035 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
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.
Feb 21 (08:32) Train Cancellations and Diversions on Southern Railway due to Engineering Works (www.thehindu.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 542217   
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Feb 21 2024 (08:32)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Feb 21 2024 (08:32)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Feb 21 2024 (08:32)
Station Tag: Mathur/MTUR added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Feb 21 2024 (08:32)
Station Tag: Ichchangadu/ICG added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
read full article... Vande Bharat express among few other trains cancelled to facilitate engineering works between Ichchangadu and Mathur stations

Southern Railway has announced changes to train services on February 21 due to engineering works between Ichchangadu and Mathur stations on the Tiruchi - Villupuram section. Several trains, including the Tirunelveli - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat, Dindigul - Villupuram intercity express, and some DEMU specials, are cancelled. The Chennai Egmore -...
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Guruvayur express and other trains will be diverted via Villupuram, Cuddalore Port, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, and Tiruchi Junctions, skipping stops at Vriddhachalam, Pennadam, Ariyalur, and Srirangam, with additional stops added at Cuddalore Port Junction, Mayiladuthurai Junction, Kumbakonam, and Thanjavur Junction. The Chennai Egmore - Madurai Vaigai superfast express (Train No. 12635) will be delayed for 60 minutes between Villupuram and Ichchangadu stations.

Southern Railway ne 21 February ko Tiruchi - Villupuram section ke Ichchangadu aur Mathur stations ke beech engineering work ke wajah se kuchh trains ko cancel karne aur kuchh ko divert karne ka announce kiya hai. Tirunelveli - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat, Dindigul - Villupuram intercity express aur kuchh DEMU specials...
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jaise kai trains cancel kar di gayi hain. Chennai Egmore - Guruvayur express aur dusre trains ko Villupuram, Cuddalore Port, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur aur Tiruchi Junctions se divert kiya jaayega, jisse Vriddhachalam, Pennadam, Ariyalur aur Srirangam ke stops skip ho jaayenge, aur Cuddalore Port Junction, Mayiladuthurai Junction, Kumbakonam aur Thanjavur Junction par additional stops di gaye hain. Chennai Egmore - Madurai Vaigai superfast express (Train No. 12635) ko Villupuram aur Ichchangadu stations ke beech 60 minutes ke liye delay kiya jaayega.
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