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KPD/Katpadi Junction (5 PFs)
Local Name: Vellore
काटपाडी जंक्शन
காட்பாடி சந்திப்பு

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Mar 24 (11:10) by PBPJVK~
Katpadi Junction (KPD) is a major railway station in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, with 5 platforms. Located on the NH-234, it's a key stop for travelers heading towards Chennai, Bangalore, and other destinations. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and book stalls, making it convenient for passengers. The vibrant city of Vellore itself offers an eclectic mix of historical landmarks, shopping opportunities, and local cuisine, making Katpadi Junction a popular hub for exploration.

Tourism

Sri Venkateswara Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located in Tirupati.
Jalakandeswarar Temple: An ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Vellore.
Arulmigu Sri Vellore Fort: A historical fort with a temple dedicated to Goddess Valli, located in Vellore.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, located in Vellore.
St. John's Church: A historic church located in Vellore, showcasing colonial architecture.

Food

Sangeetha Veg Restaurant: A popular vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of South Indian dishes.
A2B Veg Restaurant: A chain restaurant known for its delicious and affordable South Indian vegetarian meals.
Saravana Bhavan: A well-known vegetarian restaurant serving traditional South Indian dishes like idli, dosa, and vada.
Hotel Woodlands: A multi-cuisine restaurant with a dedicated vegetarian section offering a variety of dishes.
Annapoorna: A popular vegetarian eatery near the station, offering a quick bite and local snacks.

Station Address

Junction Point AJJ/PAK/VM/JTJ Ph No; 0416-2642628, NH-234, Chittor Hi-Road, Katpadi, Vellore 632007
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 215 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 270
Number of Originating Trains: 7
Number of Terminating Trains: 7
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SVUR/Sevur 6 km     LTI/Latteri 7 km     VT/Vellore Town 9 km     BUM/Bomma Samudram 10 km     VLR/Vellore Cantt. 10 km     VJ/Virinchipuram 11 km     THL/Tiruvalam 12 km     RAM/Ramapuram 16 km     MCN/Mukundarayapuram 17 km     KVN/Kavanur 18 km    
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Sep 01 (11:12) Special Train Launched Between Dhanbad and Koyambatur for Festive Season Travel (www.google.com)
New/Special Trains
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 567523   
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Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Bhabua Road/BBU added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Dehri On Sone/DOS added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Sasaram Junction/SSM added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Anugraha Narayan Road/AUBR added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Perambur/PER added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Satna Junction/STA added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Jabalpur/JBP added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Gaya Junction/GAYA added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Coimbatore Junction/CBE added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Sep 01 2024 (11:12)
Station Tag: Dhanbad Junction/DHN added by Rail_0326~/2255143
read full article... त्यौहार में दक्षिण भारत आना जाना होगा आसान, धनबाद से चलेगी स्पेशल ट्रेन, बिहार के इन स्टेशनों पर होगा ठहराव

A special train, the 03325/03326 Koyambatur-Dhanbad Express, is being operated between Dhanbad and Koyambatur to facilitate travel during the upcoming festive season. The train will run every Wednesday from Dhanbad starting September 4th, 2024 and every Saturday from Koyambatur starting September 7th, 2024. The train will halt at several stations...
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in Bihar including Gaya, Anugrah Narayan Road, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay. The Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Mandal (DDU Mandal) is constantly working to improve passenger facilities, including by implementing QR code payments at ticket counters. As of September 1st, 2024, there are ample seats available on the special train. The DDU Mandal is also working on improving ticketing systems and facilities for passengers.

Festival season start ho raha hai aur iske liye special train chalaayi ja rahi hai. 03325/03326 Koyambatur-Dhanbad Express, Dhanbad se Koyambatur ke beech chalta hai. Ye train har Wednesday Dhanbad se 4 September, 2024 se aur har Saturday Koyambatur se 7 September, 2024 se chalegi. Bihar ke kai stations pe rukta...
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hai jaise Gaya, Anugrah Narayan Road, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, aur Deen Dayal Upadhyay. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Mandal (DDU Mandal) passenger facilities ko improve karne ke liye constantly kaam kar raha hai, jisme QR code payments bhi include hai. 1 September, 2024 tak special train pe kaafi seats available hai. DDU Mandal ticketing system aur facilities ko bhi improve kar raha hai.
Aug 29 (11:15) Special Dhanbad-Coimbatore Express Train Announced for Passengers Traveling to South India (www.prabhatkhabar.com)
New/Special Trains
ECR/East Central
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read full article... चार से चलेगी धनबाद-कोयंबटूर-धनबाद स्पेशल ट्रेन

A special train, Dhanbad-Coimbatore-Dhanbad Express, will operate for passengers traveling between South India and Dhanbad. The railway announced the train will run from September 4th to January 1st, benefiting workers, employees, and those seeking medical treatment in Vellore. The train will depart from Dhanbad every Wednesday at 10:10 AM and arrive...
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in Coimbatore on Friday at 12:30 PM. The return train will depart from Coimbatore every Saturday at 12:55 PM and arrive in Dhanbad on Monday at 5:10 PM. The train will consist of 1 AC 2-tier coach, 1 AC 3-tier coach, 13 sleeper coaches, and 7 general coaches.

Dhanbad se Coimbatore jaane waale logon ke liye ek special train, Dhanbad-Coimbatore-Dhanbad Express, chalne wali hai. Railway ne yeh announce kiya hai. Ye train 4 September se 1 January tak chalegi. Isse un workers, employees, aur Vellore me treatment karwane walon ko fayda hoga. Train har Wednesday ko Dhanbad se 10:10...
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AM pe chalegi aur Friday ko Coimbatore 12:30 PM pe pahunchegi. Return train har Saturday ko Coimbatore se 12:55 PM pe chalegi aur Monday ko Dhanbad 5:10 PM pe pahunchegi. Train me 1 AC 2-tier coach, 1 AC 3-tier coach, 13 sleeper coaches, aur 7 general coaches honge.
Aug 29 (07:29) New Special Train Connects Dhanbad to Coimbatore (www.livehindustan.com)
New/Special Trains
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 567044   
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Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Perambur/PER added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Gondia Junction/G added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Jabalpur/JBP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Chheoki Junction/PCOI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Coimbatore Junction/CBE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Gaya Junction/GAYA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
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Aug 29 2024 (07:29)
Station Tag: Dhanbad Junction/DHN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... धनबाद से कोडरमा-गया होकर चलेगी कोयंबटूर के लिए स्पेशल ट्रेन

A new special train service will be launched between Dhanbad and Coimbatore, running via Koderma, Gaya, and DDU. The train will operate every Wednesday from Dhanbad and every Saturday from Coimbatore, starting on September 4th and ending on January 1st. The train will make stops at prominent stations like Pt....
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DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai), Prayagraj Chheoki Junction, Jabalpur, Gondia, Vijayawada, Perambur, and Katpadi Junction. The train will have one coach each for third and second AC, 13 sleeper coaches, and 7 general coaches.

Dhanbad se Coimbatore ke liye ek aur special train chalane wali hai, yeh Koderma-Gaya-DDU route se jayegi. Train har Wednesday Dhanbad se aur har Saturday Coimbatore se chalegi, 4 September se shuru hoke 1st January tak. Train Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai), Prayagraj Chheoki Junction, Jabalpur, Gondia, Vijayawada, Perambur, aur Katpadi...
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Junction jaise important stations pe rukti hai. Train mein third aur second AC ke ek-ek coach, 13 sleeper coaches, aur 7 general coaches hain.
Aug 05 (18:43) Vande Metro Trial Run in Chennai: New Train Designed for Short-Distance Inter-City Travel (www.thehindu.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 563671   
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Aug 05 2024 (18:43)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 05 2024 (18:43)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 05 2024 (18:43)
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Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
read full article... Trial run of Vande Metro from Chennai Beach to Katpadi Junction railway stations held

On Saturday, Southern Railway conducted a trial run of a new Vande Metro rake in Chennai. The 12-coach train, manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), is a variant of Vande Bharat. It can operate at 110 kmph and is designed for short-distance inter-city travel. The Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS)...
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inspected the train and held a meeting with ICF's General Manager to discuss its features. A speed trial was also conducted between Villivakkam and Walajah Road. The Vande Metro departed from Chennai Beach station at 9 a.m. and reached Katpadi Junction at 11.55 a.m. It returned to Chennai Beach at 2 p.m. after a brief stop at Katpadi.

Saturday ko, Southern Railway ne Chennai mein ek new Vande Metro rake ka trial run kiya. ICF (Integral Coach Factory) dwara banaya gaya yeh 12-coach train, Vande Bharat ka variant hai. Yeh 110 kmph ki speed pe chal sakta hai aur short-distance inter-city travel ke liye design kiya gaya hai. Chief...
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Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) ne train ka inspection kiya aur ICF ke General Manager se uske features ke baare mein baat ki. Villivakkam aur Walajah Road ke beech ek speed trial bhi kiya gaya. Vande Metro subah 9 baje Chennai Beach station se chala aur 11.55 baje Katpadi Junction pahuncha. Katpadi mein thodi der rukne ke baad, yeh train 12.05 baje Katpadi se chala aur 2 baje Chennai Beach station pe vapas aaya.
Aug 03 (17:41) Vande Metro Trial Run Completed in Chennai: Passenger Service Expected by August/September (www.dtnext.in)
New Facilities/Technology
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 563375   
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Aug 03 2024 (17:41)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2024 (17:41)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2024 (17:41)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
read full article... Railway takes Vande Metro on trial run from Villivakkam to Katpadi

The Vande Metro, a short-distance intercity variant of the Vande Bharat Express, has undergone trial runs between Villivakkam and Katpadi in Chennai. The train, a hybrid of MEMU and Vande Bharat Express, boasts features like air-conditioning, toilets, comfortable seating, automatic doors, and an advanced announcement system. It can travel...
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at 130 km per hour and is expected to begin passenger service by the end of August or September. Railway officials are currently finalizing the routes.

Vande Bharat Express ka short-distance, intercity variant, Vande Metro, ka trial run Chennai mein Villivakkam aur Katpadi ke beech hua hai. Yeh train, MEMU aur Vande Bharat Express ka hybrid hai, aur isme air-conditioning, toilets, comfortable seats, automatic doors, aur advance announcement system jaise features hain. Yeh 130 km...
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per hour ki speed se travel kar sakta hai aur iske August ya September ke end tak passengers ko service dena shuru hone ki ummeed hai. Railway officials abhi routes finalize kar rahe hain.
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