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Updated: Mar 13 2023 (12:14)
Kanyakumari railway station (CAPE) is located in the southernmost tip of India, in Tamil Nadu. It is the last railway station on the Indian Railways network and serves as a gateway to the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar Statue. The station features 5 platforms and offers amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and restrooms.

Tourism

Vivekananda Rock Memorial: A historic memorial dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, offering stunning views of the ocean.
Thiruvalluvar Statue: A colossal statue of the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, symbolizing Tamil culture and literature.
Kanyakumari Devi Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari, offering scenic views of the sea.
Suchindram Temple: An ancient Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate carvings.
Vattakottai Fort: A historical fort built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, offering glimpses of the region's past.

Food

Sree Balaji Restaurant: Famous for their South Indian vegetarian thalis and dosas.
Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant: Offers authentic Chettinad vegetarian dishes with a unique flavor profile.
Hotel Saravana Bhavan: Well-known chain serving delicious vegetarian south Indian food.
Sri Krishna Restaurant: A local favorite for their affordable and tasty vegetarian meals.
Kanyakumari Veg Restaurant: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian and Chinese.

Station Address

National Highway - 44, Kanniyakumari ,PIN - 629702
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 30 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-4
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
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Aug 31 (09:30) Three New Vande Bharat Trains to Enhance Connectivity and Boost Religious Tourism in India (www.hindustantimes.com)
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Aug 31 2024 (09:31)
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Aug 31 2024 (09:31)
Train Tag: Lucknow - Meerut City Vande Bharat Express/22489 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Aug 31 2024 (09:31)
Train Tag: Bengaluru Cantt. - Madurai Vande Bharat Express/20672 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Aug 31 2024 (09:31)
Train Tag: Nagercoil - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express/20628 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Aug 31 2024 (09:31)
Train Tag: Chennai Egmore - Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express/20627 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

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Train Tag: Madurai - Bengaluru Cantt. Vande Bharat Express/20671 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

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Train Tag: Meerut City - Lucknow Vande Bharat Express/22490 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393
read full article... PM Narendra Modi to flag off 3 new Vande Bharat Express trains today: Check routes, timings, stops

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off three new Vande Bharat Express trains on August 31st. These trains will connect Chennai Central to Nagercoil, Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment, and Meerut City to Lucknow. The Chennai Central to Nagercoil train will be flagged off from Chennai Central but will operate regularly from...
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Chennai Egmore, running daily except Wednesdays. It is expected to facilitate pilgrims travelling to the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and the Kumari Amman Temple in Kanniyakumari. The train will depart from Chennai Egmore at 5am and reach Nagercoil at 1:50pm. The Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment train will connect the temple city of Madurai with Bengaluru, departing from Madurai at 5:15am and reaching Bengaluru Cantonment at 1pm. The Meerut City-Lucknow Vande Bharat train will begin its regular service from Lucknow on Sunday and from Meerut on Monday, operating six days a week. This train is expected to boost religious tourism in the region by providing faster travel to pilgrimage sites like Digambar Jain Temple, Mansa Devi Mandir, Surajkund Temple, and Augharnath Temple. It will depart from Meerut City at 6:35am and arrive in Lucknow's Charbagh railway station at 1:45pm.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi aaj, 31 August ko, teen new Vande Bharat Express trains ko flag off karenge. Ye trains Chennai Central se Nagercoil, Madurai se Bengaluru Cantonment aur Meerut City se Lucknow connect karenge. Chennai Central se Nagercoil train ko Chennai Central se flag off kiya jaayega, lekin yeh regularly...
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Chennai Egmore se operate karegi, har din chaliyega, Wednesdays chhod kar. Yeh train Madurai me Meenakshi Amman Temple aur Kanniyakumari me Kumari Amman Temple jaane waale pilgrims ke liye aasan karega. Train Chennai Egmore se 5am pe niklegi aur Nagercoil pe 1:50pm pe pahuchegi. Madurai se Bengaluru Cantonment train Madurai city ko Bengaluru se connect karegi, Madurai se 5:15am pe niklegi aur Bengaluru Cantonment pe 1pm pe pahuchegi. Meerut City-Lucknow Vande Bharat train apna regular service Sunday ko Lucknow se aur Monday ko Meerut se start karegi, haftee me 6 din chalega. Yeh train region me religious tourism ko boost karega kyunki yeh Digambar Jain Temple, Mansa Devi Mandir, Surajkund Temple aur Augharnath Temple jaane ke liye faster travel provide karega. Train Meerut City se 6:35am pe niklegi aur Lucknow ke Charbagh railway station pe 1:45pm pe pahuchegi.
Aug 17 (19:27) Kashmir-Kanyakumari Rail Link Nears Completion with Tunnel Project (www.naidunia.com)
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read full article... Indian Railway: कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक ट्रेन से होगा सफर, त्रिकुटा पर्वत पर मां वैष्णो देवी के चरणों का ले सकेंगे आशीर्वाद

The Indian Railways has completed the construction of the Kashmir to Reasi rail line, with only a 19 kilometer tunnel between Katra and Reasi remaining. This tunnel, which is 3.2 kilometers long, is expected to be completed by Diwali, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari by rail. The tunnel's excavation was finished in...
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December 2023, with remaining work focused on finishing, drainage systems, electricity, ventilation, signaling, safety, and track laying. The Railway Safety Commissioner, Dinesh Chand Deshwal, has expressed hope that train services could begin on this section by the end of the month.

Kashmir se Kanyakumari tak ke train journey ka sapna jaldi hi pura hone wala hai! Railways ne Kashmir se Reasi tak ki rail line banakar khatam kar di hai. Ab bas Katra se Reasi ke 19 kilometer ke ek tunnel ka kaam baaki hai. Yeh tunnel 3.2 kilometer lamba hai aur...
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Diwali tak khatam hone ki ummeed hai. Isse desh ka Kashmir se Kanyakumari tak ka rail network connect ho jaayega. Tunnel ki khudai December 2023 mein ho chuki hai, aur ab finishing, drainage, electricity, ventilation, signaling, safety, aur track lagane ka kaam baaki hai. Railway Safety Commissioner Dinesh Chand Deshwal ne umeed di hai ki is mahine ke end tak is section pe train chalaana shuru ho sakta hai.
Jul 09 (03:57) Rajdhani Express to Srinagar: Indian Railways Completes Preparations for New Service (railjournal.in)
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read full article... पूरी है रेलवे की तैयारी, 3 महीने में श्रीनगर जाएगी राजधानी एक्सप्रेस

The Indian Railways is fully prepared to launch the Rajdhani Express train service from New Delhi to Srinagar, Kashmir, within the next three months. The service is expected to cover the entire route via Jammu Tawi and is likely to be numbered 12426 (Jammu Tawi - New Delhi) and 12425 (New...
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Delhi - Jammu Tawi). The route will pass through various stations including Reasi, SMVD Katra, and Kanniyakumari, ultimately arriving in Srinagar Kashmir.

Indian Railways ne Srinagar tak Rajdhani Express chalane ki poori taiyaari kar li hai. Agle teen mahino mein yeh train service shuru ho jayegi. Yeh train service Jammu Tawi se hoti hue Srinagar jayegi aur iska number 12426 (Jammu Tawi - New Delhi) aur 12425 (New Delhi - Jammu Tawi) hone...
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wala hai. Is route mein Reasi, SMVD Katra aur Kanniyakumari jaise station bhi aayenge aur aakhir mein yeh train Srinagar Kashmir mein pahunchegi.
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Jul 03 (23:28) Kashmir Railway Link Nears Completion, New Vande Bharat Train to Connect Srinagar and Kanyakumari (railjournal.in)
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read full article... New Vande Bharat and train to Kanyakumari for Sri Nagar as Kashmir railway link project gears up for completion

The Kashmir railway link project is nearing completion. This is indicated by the addition of station tags for Kanniyakumari (CAPE), SMVD Katra (SVDK) and Srinagar Kashmir (SINA) on July 3, 2024. The project will see the introduction of a new Vande Bharat train running between Srinagar and Kanyakumari.

Kashmir railway link project abhi poora hone wala hai. July 3, 2024 pe Kanniyakumari (CAPE), SMVD Katra (SVDK) aur Srinagar Kashmir (SINA) ke station tags add ho gaye hain. Is project mein Srinagar aur Kanyakumari ke beech ek naya Vande Bharat train chalaaya jaayega.
Jun 16 (17:13) Two New Vande Bharat Express Trains to Launch in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka (www.dnaindia.com)
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read full article... PM Modi to flag off 2 new Vande Bharat trains on this date, check route, timetable, and other details

Indian Railways is introducing two new Vande Bharat Express trains to ease congestion in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. One train will run between Bengaluru and Madurai, while the other will connect Chennai Egmore and Nagercoil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express on June 20, 2024, in...
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Chennai. He will also virtually launch the Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. PM Modi will also be present for the inauguration of other railway projects in Chennai, including track doubling on various lines. The specific route details for the Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express are yet to be finalized. While the Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express schedule and route are not yet released, they will be updated as soon as they are confirmed. Previously, there was a weekly Vande Bharat Express service between Chennai Egmore and Nagercoil, but passengers requested a daily service. Following a recommendation from the Southern Railway Administration, the Railway Board has approved a daily service. The new daily Vande Bharat Express (train number 06067) will depart Chennai Egmore every Thursday at 5:15 AM, starting January 1, 2024. The train will reach Nagercoil at 2:10 PM on the same day. The return journey, the Nagercoil-Chennai Vande Bharat Express (06068), will depart Nagercoil on Thursday at 2:50 PM and arrive in Chennai Egmore at 11:45 PM.

Indian Railways Tamil Nadu aur Karnataka mein traffic jam ko kam karne ke liye do new Vande Bharat Express trains launch karne wala hai. Ek train Bengaluru aur Madurai ke beech chalegi, aur dusri Chennai Egmore aur Nagercoil ko connect karegi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Chennai mein 20 June, 2024 ko...
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Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express ko officially launch karenge. Chennai se, woh Madurai to Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express ko start karne ke liye video conference karenge. PM Modi Chennai mein aur bhi railway projects ko open karenge, jaise ki Aralvainozhi- Nagercoil & Melappalayam- Thirunelveli line aur Nagercoil Town- Nagercoil Junction- Kanyakumari line ka doubling. Madurai to Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express route details abhi tak finalize nahi hue hain. Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express ka schedule aur route bhi abhi tak release nahi hua hai, lekin jab confirm ho jaayega, toh woh yahaan update kar diya jaayega. Pehle, Chennai Egmore aur Nagercoil ke beech har hafte ek Vande Bharat train service chalti thi, lekin passengers ne daily service ki demand ki thi. Southern Railway Administration ke recommendation ke baad, Railway Board ne daily service approve kar diya hai. New daily Vande Bharat Express (train number 06067) 1 January, 2024 se har Thursday ko 5:15 AM par Chennai Egmore se chalega. Train ushi din 2:10 PM par Nagercoil pahunch jayegi. Return journey, Nagercoil-Chennai Vande Bharat Express (06068) har Thursday ko 2:50 PM par Nagercoil se chalega aur ushi din 11:45 PM par Chennai Egmore pahunch jayega.
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