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SVKS/Sivakasi (3 PFs)
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சிவகாசி

Track: Single Electric-Line

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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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   
  Past Edits
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.
Aug 26 2021 (12:38) Madurai - Sengottai Passenger Services Resume (www.thehindu.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 462922   
  Past Edits
Aug 26 2021 (12:48)
Station Tag: Sivakasi/SVKS added by Venkat/1384141

Aug 26 2021 (12:48)
Station Tag: Virudunagar Junction/VPT added by Venkat/1384141

Aug 26 2021 (12:48)
Station Tag: Rajapalayam/RJPM added by Venkat/1384141

Aug 26 2021 (12:48)
Station Tag: Sankarankovil/SNKL added by Venkat/1384141

Aug 26 2021 (12:48)
Station Tag: Tirupparankundram/TDN added by Venkat/1384141

Aug 26 2021 (12:48)
Station Tag: Kadayanallur/KDNL added by Venkat/1384141

Aug 26 2021 (12:48)
Station Tag: Sengottai/SCT added by Venkat/1384141

Aug 26 2021 (12:47)
Station Tag: Tenkasi Junction/TSI added by Venkat/1384141

Aug 26 2021 (12:46)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Venkat/1384141
Nearly 17 months after suspending passenger train services following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Southern Railway will run a special express train between Madurai and Sengottai...
read full article... Madurai - Sengottai Passenger Services Resume
Dec 31 2018 (23:13) தாம்பரம்-கொல்லம் ரயிலை தினசரி இயக்க வேண்டும் பயணிகள் வலியுறுத்தல் (www.dinakaran.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 372841   
  Past Edits
Dec 31 2018 (23:13)
Station Tag: Manamadurai Junction/MNM added by Kamban Express~/1069947

Dec 31 2018 (23:13)
Station Tag: Aruppukkottai/APK added by Kamban Express~/1069947

Dec 31 2018 (23:13)
Station Tag: Sivakasi/SVKS added by Kamban Express~/1069947

Dec 31 2018 (23:13)
Station Tag: Virudunagar Junction/VPT added by Kamban Express~/1069947

Dec 31 2018 (23:13)
Station Tag: Sengottai/SCT added by Kamban Express~/1069947

Dec 31 2018 (23:13)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by Kamban Express~/1069947
சிவகாசி, டிச.28: தாம்பரம்-கொல்லம் எக்ஸ்பிரஸ் ரயிலுக்கு பயணிகளிடம் அதிக வரவேற்பு உள்ளதால் தினசரி இயக்க கோரிக்கை விடுத்துள்ளனர். சென்னை தாம்பரத்தில் இருந்து திங்கள், புதன், வெள்ளிக்கிழமைகளில் மாலை 5 மணிக்கு கொல்லத்திற்கு எக்ஸ்பிரஸ் ரயில் இயக்கப்பட்டு...
read full article... தாம்பரம்-கொல்லம் ரயிலை தினசரி இயக்க வேண்டும் பயணிகள் வலியுறுத்தல்
Apr 23 2017 (09:45) சிவகாசி ரயில் நிலையத்தில் சமூக விரோத செயல்கள் அதிகரிப்பு: பயணிகள் (m.dinakaran.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern

News Entry# 300472   
  Past Edits
Apr 23 2017 (09:45)
Station Tag: Sivakasi/SVKS added by sGs*^~/41440
Stations:  Sivakasi/SVKS  
விருதுநகர் மாவட்டம், சிவகாசி ரயில் நிலையத்தில் உள்ள பிளாட்பாரங்களில் மின் விளக்குகள் சரிவர எரியாததால், ரயிலில் பயணம் செய்ய வரும் பயணிகள் கடும் அவதி அடைந்து வருகின்றனர். இதை பயன்படுத்திக் கொண்டு சமூக விரோத செயல்களும்...
read full article... சிவகாசி ரயில் நிலையத்தில் சமூக விரோத செயல்கள் அதிகரிப்பு: பயணிகள்
Mar 31 2017 (10:35) சிலம்பு விரைவு ரயிலில் கூடுதல் பெட்டிகள் இணைக்கக் கோரிக்கை (m.dailyhunt.in)
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News Entry# 298181   
  Past Edits
Mar 31 2017 (10:35)
Station Tag: Sivakasi/SVKS added by podhigai charal~/951131

Mar 31 2017 (10:35)
Station Tag: Sengottai/SCT added by podhigai charal~/951131

Mar 31 2017 (10:35)
Station Tag: Virudunagar Junction/VPT added by podhigai charal~/951131

Mar 31 2017 (10:35)
Train Tag: Silambu Express/16182 added by podhigai charal~/951131

Mar 31 2017 (10:35)
Train Tag: Silambu Express/16181 added by podhigai charal~/951131
சிலம்பு விரைவு ரயிலில் கூடுதல் பெட்டிகள் இணைக்க வேண்டும் என பயணிகள் கோரிக்கை விடுத்துள்ளனர்.
ராஜபாளையம்...
read full article... சிலம்பு விரைவு ரயிலில் கூடுதல் பெட்டிகள் இணைக்கக் கோரிக்கை
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