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TJ/Thanjavur Junction (5 PFs)
Local Name: Thanjai
तंजावूर जंक्शन
தஞ்சாவூர் சந்திப்பு

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 01 2022 (12:05)
Thanjavur Junction (TJ) is a major railway station in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It's a bustling hub with 5 platforms, and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms. Known for its proximity to the historical Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple, this station attracts tourists and pilgrims.

Tourism

**Brihadeeswarar Temple:** A UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its towering granite structure.
**Thanjavur Marudeshwarar Temple:** Dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate carvings.
**Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple:** A large temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu, a prominent landmark.
**Thanjavur Saraswathi Mahal Library:** A historical library with a collection of ancient manuscripts.
**Thanjavur Palace:** A royal palace known for its ornate architecture and historical significance.

Food

**Saravana Bhavan:** Popular chain serving South Indian vegetarian delicacies.
**Sangeetha:** Known for its tasty idlis, dosas, and filter coffee.
**Hotel Woodlands:** A family-friendly option with a wide variety of vegetarian dishes.
**Krishna Sweets:** A well-known sweet shop with a variety of vegetarian snacks.
**A2B:** A chain restaurant offering South Indian vegetarian meals and snacks.

Station Address

Jn.Point TPJ/MV(KMU)/TVR(NMJ), Opposite to Post Office, Shivaji Nagar, Gandhiji Road,Thanjavur - 613001
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 57 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Tiruchchirappalli


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Feb 14 2020 (18:58) Trains in the newly electrified Thanjavur-Tiruvarur broad gauge section can now operate
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Station Tag: Thiruvarur Junction/TVR added by Rohan^~/1998364

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Station Tag: Karaikal/KIK added by Rohan^~/1998364

Feb 14 2020 (18:59)
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Feb 14 2020 (18:59)
Station Tag: Thanjavur Junction/TJ added by Rohan^~/1998364
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Southern Circle, Bengaluru, has given statutory clearance for operation of electric locomotive hauled passenger and freight train services on the...
Trains in the newly electrified Thanjavur-Tiruvarur broad gauge section can now operate
Jan 22 2020 (07:07) CRS to inspect Thanjavur-Tiruvarur electrified stretch on Jan. 31
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good news for Thanjavur and Tiruvarur people as after CRS many train on Tiruchy-TVR section can be hauled by elocos and hopefully by june or july 2020 trains can be hauled by elocos on TVR-NGT-KIK route also along with NGT-VLKN section also but electrification work on VM-Mayiladurai-TVR section should also complete so that trains like kamban express can run with end to end elocos
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Jan 10 2020 (10:31) Thanjavur: Two including trackman die as train hits them in separate incidents
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THANJAVUR: Two people including a 40-year-old railway trackman died after they were hit by a locomotive in two separate incidents in Thanjavur on Thursday.
According...
Thanjavur: Two including trackman die as train hits them in separate incidents
IRCTC will take pilgrims of Kosi Region to South India in March. IRCTC Regional Manager Rajesh Kumar said that the Aastha Circuit Special Tourist Train will...
IRCTC to introduce Aastha Circuit Special Train from Saharsa to South India
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