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VM/Villupuram Junction (6 PFs)
विलुप्पुरम जंक्शन
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Updated: Nov 27 2022 (16:11)
Villupuram Junction is a major railway station in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. It serves as a hub for trains connecting Chennai, Bangalore, and other major cities in South India. The station boasts modern amenities like a waiting room, food stalls, and restrooms, making it a convenient and comfortable stop for travelers. Known for its colonial-era architecture and bustling atmosphere, Villupuram Junction offers a glimpse into the heart of South India.

Tourism

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{"name":"Arulmigu Veerabadhra Swamy Temple","desc":"Popular temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its annual festival and spiritual significance."}
{"name":"Sri Mariamman Temple","desc":"Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for its vibrant festivals and local significance."}
{"name":"St. Michael's Church","desc":"Historic Christian church known for its architectural beauty and religious importance."}
{"name":"Villupuram Mosque","desc":"Large and prominent mosque in the town, known for its architectural style and community gatherings."}

Food

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{"name":"Saravana Bhavan","desc":"Famous for its variety of vegetarian thalis and snacks, a favorite among locals."}
{"name":"A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan)","desc":"Chain restaurant offering a wide selection of vegetarian South Indian dishes and sweets."}
{"name":"Hotel Woodlands","desc":"Known for its hygienic vegetarian meals, including traditional Tamil Nadu cuisine."}
{"name":"Sangeetha Restaurant","desc":"Popular for its tasty vegetarian meals, including dosa varieties and curries."}

Station Address

Jn Pt: KPD / CGL(MS) / VRI(TPJ) / CUPJ(MV) / PDY East Pondy Road, Keezperum Pakkam, Villupuram. Pin-605602. Phone:04146-226763
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 43 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Tiruchchirappalli
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Feb 21 (08:32) Train Cancellations and Diversions on Southern Railway due to Engineering Works
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 542217   
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Feb 21 2024 (08:32)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Feb 21 2024 (08:32)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Feb 21 2024 (08:32)
Station Tag: Mathur/MTUR added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Feb 21 2024 (08:32)
Station Tag: Ichchangadu/ICG added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Vande Bharat express among few other trains cancelled to facilitate engineering works between Ichchangadu and Mathur stations

Southern Railway has announced changes to train services on February 21 due to engineering works between Ichchangadu and Mathur stations on the Tiruchi - Villupuram section. Several trains, including the Tirunelveli - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat, Dindigul - Villupuram intercity express, and some DEMU specials, are cancelled. The Chennai Egmore -...
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Guruvayur express and other trains will be diverted via Villupuram, Cuddalore Port, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, and Tiruchi Junctions, skipping stops at Vriddhachalam, Pennadam, Ariyalur, and Srirangam, with additional stops added at Cuddalore Port Junction, Mayiladuthurai Junction, Kumbakonam, and Thanjavur Junction. The Chennai Egmore - Madurai Vaigai superfast express (Train No. 12635) will be delayed for 60 minutes between Villupuram and Ichchangadu stations.

Southern Railway ne 21 February ko Tiruchi - Villupuram section ke Ichchangadu aur Mathur stations ke beech engineering work ke wajah se kuchh trains ko cancel karne aur kuchh ko divert karne ka announce kiya hai. Tirunelveli - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat, Dindigul - Villupuram intercity express aur kuchh DEMU specials...
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jaise kai trains cancel kar di gayi hain. Chennai Egmore - Guruvayur express aur dusre trains ko Villupuram, Cuddalore Port, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur aur Tiruchi Junctions se divert kiya jaayega, jisse Vriddhachalam, Pennadam, Ariyalur aur Srirangam ke stops skip ho jaayenge, aur Cuddalore Port Junction, Mayiladuthurai Junction, Kumbakonam aur Thanjavur Junction par additional stops di gaye hain. Chennai Egmore - Madurai Vaigai superfast express (Train No. 12635) ko Villupuram aur Ichchangadu stations ke beech 60 minutes ke liye delay kiya jaayega.
Feb 18 (08:11) MPs Demand New Train Services and Infrastructure Improvements in Tiruchi Railway Division
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 541792   
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Feb 18 2024 (08:11)
Station Tag: Thanjavur Junction/TJ added by Arunachala~/2232356

Feb 18 2024 (08:11)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Arunachala~/2232356

Feb 18 2024 (08:11)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by Arunachala~/2232356

Feb 18 2024 (08:11)
Station Tag: Cuddalore Port Junction/CUPJ added by Arunachala~/2232356

Feb 18 2024 (08:11)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by Arunachala~/2232356
MPs demand Vande Bharat Express between Tiruchi and Chennai

Members of Parliament (MPs) representing constituencies served by the Tiruchi Railway Division met with Southern Railway officials on Friday to discuss various demands regarding train services. Key demands included the introduction of a Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Tiruchi, a daily day train between Bengaluru and Tiruchi, and the extension...
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of the Coimbatore-Mayiladuthurai Jan Shatabdhi and the Mysuru-Mayiladuthurai Express up to Cuddalore. MPs also raised concerns regarding additional stops for existing trains, construction of new railway lines, track doubling, and improved passenger amenities. Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh highlighted completed infrastructure development projects in the Tiruchi Division and shared updates on ongoing efforts to enhance passenger facilities.

Tiruchi Railway Division ke MPs ne Friday ko Southern Railway ke officials se meeting ki aur train services ke liye alag-alag demands rakhi. Inme se sabse important demands thi Chennai aur Tiruchi ke beech Vande Bharat Express shuru karna, Bengaluru aur Tiruchi ke beech daily day train, aur Coimbatore-Mayiladuthurai Jan...
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Shatabdhi aur Mysuru-Mayiladuthurai Express ko Cuddalore tak extend karna. MPs ne existing trains mein additional stops, new railway lines ka construction, track doubling, aur stations pe passenger facilities improve karne ka bhi maamla uthaya. Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh ne Tiruchi Division mein complete hue infrastructure development projects par light daali aur passenger facilities ko improve karne ke efforts ke baare mein update diya.
Jan 05 (21:16) Railway Board Approves Extension of Purulia-Villupuram Express to Tirunelveli, Re-routing of Villupuram-Kharagpur Express
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 536462   
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Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Station Tag: Tiruchendur/TCN added by rahulrathore~/2195277

Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by rahulrathore~/2195277

Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by rahulrathore~/2195277

Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by rahulrathore~/2195277

Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Station Tag: Tirupati/TPTY added by rahulrathore~/2195277

Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Station Tag: Purulia Junction/PRR added by rahulrathore~/2195277

Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Station Tag: Kharagpur Junction/KGP added by rahulrathore~/2195277

Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by rahulrathore~/2195277

Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Station Tag: Dindigul Junction/DG added by rahulrathore~/2195277

Jan 05 2024 (21:17)
Train Tag: Howrah - Azimganj Express Special/03003 added by rahulrathore~/2195277
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Extension, Rerouting and Revision in timings of Trains Train  No. 22605 Purulia- Tirunelveli Bi-Weekly Express with effect from 12.04.2024 ↓ Station ↑ Train No. 22606 Tirunelveli – Purulia Bi-Weekly Express with effect from 17.04.2024 10.00(Monday, Friday

The Railway Board has approved the extension of the bi-weekly Purulia-Villupuram Express (Train No. 22605/22606) to Tirunelveli, effective from April 12th, 2024 (Purulia departure) and April 17th, 2024 (Tirunelveli departure). The train will now run via Arakkonam, Perambur, and Gudur, skipping stops at Tirutanni, Puttur, and Renigunta. Additionally, the weekly Villupuram-Kharagpur...
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Express (Train No. 22603/22604) will be re-routed via Arakkonam, Perambur, and Gudur, also skipping Renigunta, effective from April 18th, 2024 (Kharagpur departure) and April 16th, 2024 (Villupuram departure). These changes will lead to revised timings for several other trains, including: * Arakkonam-Vellore Cantonment MEMU Express Special (Train No. 06735), effective April 12th, 2024. * Tirupati-Villupuram Express (Train No. 16853), effective April 12th, 2024. * Dindigul-Villupuram Express (Train No. 16868), effective April 10th, 2024. The timings for these trains have been provided in the release, with specific changes outlined for each.

Railway Board ne Purulia-Villupuram Bi-weekly Express (Train No. 22605/22606) ko Tirunelveli tak extend karne ki approval de di hai. Ye train ab Arakkonam, Perambur aur Gudur se hoke jayega, aur Tirutanni, Puttur aur Renigunta par rukne se avoid karega. Ye change 12th April, 2024 (Purulia se chalu) aur 17th April, 2024...
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(Tirunelveli se chalu) se effective hai. Iske alawa, Villupuram-Kharagpur Weekly Express (Train No. 22603/22604) ko bhi Arakkonam, Perambur aur Gudur se hoke route kar diya gaya hai, aur Renigunta par rukne se avoid kar diya gaya hai. Ye change 18th April, 2024 (Kharagpur se chalu) aur 16th April, 2024 (Villupuram se chalu) se effective hai. Isse kaafi saare dusre trains ke timings mein bhi change aaye hain, jaise ki: * Arakkonam-Vellore Cantonment MEMU Express Special (Train No. 06735), 12th April, 2024 se effective. * Tirupati-Villupuram Express (Train No. 16853), 12th April, 2024 se effective. * Dindigul-Villupuram Express (Train No. 16868), 10th April, 2024 se effective. In trains ke timings ka detail release mein diya gaya hai, aur har train ke liye kaun se change hain wo bhi bataaya gaya hai.
Dec 01 2023 (20:36) Track Doubling Survey Completed for Villupuram-Thanjavur Mainline in Tamil Nadu
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 532369   
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Dec 01 2023 (20:36)
Station Tag: Thanjavur Junction/TJ added by hrid22~/2099623

Dec 01 2023 (20:36)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by hrid22~/2099623
Final Location Survey completed for doubling of Villupuram-Thanjavur mainline railway track

The final survey for track doubling on the 190 km Villupuram-Thanjavur mainline section, part of the Tiruchi Railway Division, has been completed. This line, one of Tamil Nadu's oldest, connects important religious towns and sees high passenger traffic. The line is crucial for connecting branch lines, transporting goods like coal...
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and agricultural products, and serves as a route for several long-distance and short-distance trains. Due to the single track, there are frequent train crossings and a backlog of requests for new trains and train extensions. The railway authorities are preparing an Internal Rate of Return for the track doubling project, which is expected to improve train service, increase revenue, and expedite train travel.

Villupuram aur Thanjavur ke beech ke 190 km wala mainline section pe track doubling ke liye final survey complete ho gaya hai. Ye line Tamil Nadu ke sabse purane lines mein se ek hai, aur yeh important religious towns ko connect karta hai aur ispe bahut zyada passenger traffic hai. Ye...
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line branch lines ko connect karne ke liye bhi important hai, aur yeh coal aur agricultural products jaise goods ko transport karne mein bhi help karta hai, aur ispe kai long-distance aur short-distance trains chalta hai. Single track hone ki wajah se, trains ka crossing bahut zyada hota hai, aur naye trains aur train extension ke liye bahut saare requests pending hai. Railway authorities track doubling project ke liye Internal Rate of Return prepare kar rahe hai, jisse train service mein improvement aayega, revenue badhega, aur trains ki travel speed badhegi.
Nov 07 2023 (19:19) Southern Railway to run Diwali Special Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Tirunelveli
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 530208   
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Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Virudunagar Junction/VPT added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Dindigul Junction/DG added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
MADURAI: Southern Railway will run an additional Vande Bharat service between Chennai Egmore and Tirunelveli on November 9 to clear the extra rush of passengers travelling...
Southern Railway to run Diwali Special Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Tirunelveli
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