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GPD/Gummidipundi (4 PFs)
गूम्मिडिपूण्डी
கும்மிடிப்பூண்டி

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 04 2023 (11:49)
Gummidipundi railway station (GPD) is a major junction in Tamil Nadu, serving the town of Gummidipundi. With four platforms, it offers convenient access to various destinations. Travelers can find basic amenities like tea stalls, food vendors, and public restrooms at the station.

Tourism

Sri Venkateswara Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
Sri Rama Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Lord Rama.
Sri Mariamman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mariamman.
Gummidipundi Mosque: A prominent mosque in the town.
St. Mary's Church: A historic church with a beautiful architecture.

Food

Sri Venkateswara Hotel: Known for its delicious South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Annapurna Restaurant: Offers a variety of vegetarian snacks and meals.
Sangeetha Restaurant: Famous for its vegetarian thalis and sweets.
Hotel Saravana Bhavan: A popular chain serving authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan): Another popular chain known for its vegetarian snacks and meals.

Station Address

Kottai Karai, Gummidipundi, Gummidipoondi taluk, Tiruvallur Dist., Pin- 601201
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai


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May 16 (05:43) Chennai-Gummidipoondi Commuters Demand Improved Train Services (www.dtnext.in)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 552359   
  Past Edits
May 16 2024 (05:43)
Station Tag: Gummidipundi/GPD added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (05:43)
Station Tag: Attipattu/AIP added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (05:43)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (05:43)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (05:43)
Train Tag: Gummidipundi - Chennai Central Suburban EMU/42002 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (05:43)
Train Tag: Chennai Suburban Terminal - Gummidipundi EMU/42001 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
read full article... Better rail routes and infra: Chennai commuters list demands to Southern Rly

Commuters traveling between Chennai Central and Gummidipoondi have submitted a list of demands to the Southern Railway for improved train services. Their requests include converting the existing railway lines between Athipattu and Gummidipoondi to a four-way line, fully utilizing the third and fourth railway lines between Beach and Athipattu, and completing...
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the Nandiambakkam, Minjur, and Ponneri railway footbridges. They also request the resumption of Train no. 42001 (departing from Chennai Central at 12.15 am) and Train no. 42002 (departing from Gummidipoondi at 2.45 am), which were stopped during the pandemic. Additional demands include having trains from Nellore to Chennai stop at Minjur, Ennore, Wimco Nagar, and Korukkupet, and requiring all express trains from northern states to Chennai to stop at Wimco Nagar for one minute. To address overcrowding, they propose converting nine-coach trains to twelve coaches with additional women's reserved coaches. They also request improved station facilities, including toilets in good condition, CCTV cameras, lifts or escalators, and power supply. They are specifically requesting the prioritization of Minjur, Ponneri, and Gummidipoondi stations for these upgrades. Lastly, they are asking for additional train services from Gummidipoondi to Chennai Central and for express trains to stop at Gummidipoondi and Tiruvallur.

चेन्नई सेंट्रल से गुम्मिडिपूंडी जाने वाले ट्रेन यात्रियों ने दक्षिणी रेलवे को बेहतर यात्रा के लिए मांगों का एक सूची सौंपी है। उनकी मांगों में अथिपट्टू और गुम्मिडिपूंडी के बीच मौजूदा रेलवे लाइनों को चार-तरफ़ा लाइन में बदलना, बीच और अथिपट्टू के बीच तीसरी और चौथी रेलवे लाइनों का पूरा उपयोग...
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करना, और नंदीम्बक्कम, मिनजुर, और पोनरी रेलवे फुटब्रिज को जल्द पूरा करना शामिल है। उन्होंने ट्रेन नंबर 42001 (चेन्नई सेंट्रल से 12.15 बजे रात को प्रस्थान करने वाली) और ट्रेन नंबर 42002 (गुम्मिडिपूंडी से 2.45 बजे रात को प्रस्थान करने वाली) को फिर से शुरू करने का भी अनुरोध किया है, जो महामारी के दौरान बंद कर दिए गए थे। इसके अलावा मांगों में नेल्लोर से चेन्नई जाने वाली ट्रेनों को मिनजुर, एनोर, विमको नगर, और कोरुक्कुपेट पर रोकना, और सभी उत्तरी राज्यों से चेन्नई जाने वाली एक्सप्रेस ट्रेनों को विमको नगर पर एक मिनट के लिए रोकना शामिल है। भीड़भाड़ को दूर करने के लिए, उन्होंने नौ-कोच वाली ट्रेनों को बारह-कोच में बदलने और महिलाओं के लिए अतिरिक्त आरक्षित कोच लगाने का प्रस्ताव दिया है। उन्होंने स्टेशन सुविधाओं को भी बेहतर बनाने का अनुरोध किया है, जिसमें अच्छी स्थिति में शौचालय, सीसीटीवी कैमरे, लिफ्ट या एस्केलेटर, और बिजली आपूर्ति शामिल है। उन्होंने इन उन्नयन के लिए मिनजुर, पोनरी, और गुम्मिडिपूंडी स्टेशनों को प्राथमिकता देने का अनुरोध किया है। अंत में, उन्होंने गुम्मिडिपूंडी से चेन्नई सेंट्रल के लिए अतिरिक्त ट्रेन सेवाओं और एक्सप्रेस ट्रेनों को गुम्मिडिपूंडी और तिरुवल्लूर पर रोकने का अनुरोध किया है।

Chennai Central se Gummidipoondi jaane waale train commuters ne Southern Railway se behtar commute ke liye demands ka ek list submit kiya hai. Unke requests mein Athipattu aur Gummidipoondi ke beech existing railway lines ko four-way line mein convert karna, Beach aur Athipattu ke beech third and fourth railway lines ka...
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full utilization karna, aur Nandiambakkam, Minjur, aur Ponneri railway footbridges ko jaldi complete karna shamil hai. Unhone Train no. 42001 (Chennai Central se 12.15 am par depart karne wala) aur Train no. 42002 (Gummidipoondi se 2.45 am par depart karne wala) ko bhi resume karne ka request kiya hai, jo pandemic ke duran band kar diye gaye the. Iske alag se demands mein Nellore se Chennai jaane wali trains ko Minjur, Ennore, Wimco Nagar, aur Korukkupet par rokna, aur saare north states se Chennai jaane wali express trains ko Wimco Nagar par 1 minute ke liye rokna shamil hai. Overcrowding ko address karne ke liye, unhone nine-coach trains ko twelve coaches mein convert karne aur extra women's reserved coaches lagane ka proposal diya hai. Unhone station facilities ko bhi improve karne ka request kiya hai, jismein good condition mein toilets, CCTV cameras, lifts ya escalators, aur power supply shamil hai. Unhone in upgrades ke liye Minjur, Ponneri, aur Gummidipoondi stations ko prioritize karne ka request kiya hai. Aakhir mein, unhone Gummidipoondi se Chennai Central ke liye additional train services aur express trains ko Gummidipoondi aur Tiruvallur par rokne ka request kiya hai.
Aug 25 2023 (11:23) Beach-Chintadripet MRTS suspended for Seven months (www.newindianexpress.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 522674   
  Past Edits
Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Gummidipundi/GPD added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Avadi/AVD added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Velachery/VLCY added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Chintadripet/MCPT added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by karbang~/50057
For the assistance of passengers, additional counters have been opened at Chintadripet station.
CHENNAI: ...
read full article... Beach-Chintadripet MRTS suspended for Seven months
Mar 12 2023 (08:39) Southern Railway to develop 15 stations in Chennai division (www.google.com)
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 510323   
  Past Edits
Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Jolarpettai Junction/JTJ added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Tiruvallur/TRL added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Gummidipundi/GPD added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Tiruttani/TRT added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Guindy/GDY added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Guduvancheri/GI added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: St Thomas Mount/STM added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Perambur/PER added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Chengalpattu Junction/CGL added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Mambalam/MBM added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Ambattur/ABU added by Manoj851120~/2148114
CHENNAI: The Southern Railway will redevelop 15 railway stations in Chennai division as part of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Tenders have been called for and a...
read full article... Southern Railway to develop 15 stations in Chennai division
Sep 18 2018 (07:59) Eight Chennai-Gummidipundi trains halted for nine days (www.newindianexpress.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 358659   
  Past Edits
Sep 18 2018 (07:59)
Station Tag: Gummidipundi/GPD added by a2z~/1674352

Sep 18 2018 (07:59)
Station Tag: Chennai Central/MAS added by a2z~/1674352
CHENNAI : As many as eight suburban train services in Chennai-Gummidipundi section will be operated only up to Ponneri for nine days from today till September...
read full article... Eight Chennai-Gummidipundi trains halted for nine days
Aug 28 2018 (07:28) Local to Gummidipoondi cancelled for two days (www.newindianexpress.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 353578   
  Past Edits
Aug 28 2018 (07:28)
Station Tag: Elavur/ELR added by a2z~/1674352

Aug 28 2018 (07:28)
Station Tag: Gummidipundi/GPD added by a2z~/1674352
Due to line block and power block between Gummidipoondi and Elavur stations in view of engineering maintenance works, Southern Railway has changed the operation of suburban...
read full article... Local to Gummidipoondi cancelled for two days
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