Spotting
 Timeline
 Travel Tip
 Trip
 Race
 Social
 Greeting
 Poll
 Img
 PNR
 Pic
 Blog
 News
 Conf TL
 RF Club
 Convention
 Monitor
 Topic
 #
 Rating
 Correct
 Wrong
 Stamp
 PNR Ref
 PNR Req
 Blank PNRs
 HJ
 Vote
 Pred
 @
 FM Alert
 FM Approval
 Pvt
News Super Search
 ↓ 
×
Member:
Posting Date From:
Posting Date To:
Category:
Zone:
Language:
IR Press Release:

Search
  Go  
dark modesite support
 
Mon Dec 2 17:06:21 IST
Home
Trains
ΣChains
Atlas
PNR
Forum
Quiz
Topics
Gallery
News
FAQ
Trips
Login
RailCal Android App
RailCal iPhone App
Post PNRPost BlogAdvanced Search


Large Station Board;
Entry# 1661498-0
Medium; Night Pic; Platform Pic; Small Station Board;
Entry# 5610789-103


TRK/Thirukkovilur (3 PFs)
Local Name: Tirukoilur
तिरुक्कोविलूर
திருக்கோவிலூர்

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Mar 27 2023 (09:02)


Thirukkovilur Railway Station (TRK) is a bustling hub located on the Chennai-Villupuram railway line in Tamil Nadu. With three platforms and a range of basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls, it serves as a vital connection point for travellers. The station's proximity to the ancient temple of Sri Kailasanathar Swami Temple, with its intricate carvings and religious significance, makes it a popular destination for both pilgrims and tourists.

Tourism

Sri Kailasanathar Swami Temple: An ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, renowned for its intricate carvings.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: A prominent Vishnu temple located in nearby Srirangam, a popular pilgrimage site.
Sri Anjaneyar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its peaceful atmosphere.
Sri Arunachaleswara Temple: A prominent Shiva temple in Tiruvannamalai, a significant pilgrimage site.
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya, located in nearby Ulundurpettai.

Food

Sri Venkateswara Restaurant: Famous for its South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Annapoorna Hotel: Serves delicious and affordable vegetarian meals.
Saravana Bhavan: A popular chain offering a wide range of vegetarian snacks and meals.
Hotel Woodlands: Simple and tasty vegetarian fare at reasonable prices.
A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan): A popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant chain.

Station Address

Railway Station Rd, SH 7 (MG Rd), Tirukoilur, Arakandanallur, District - Kallakurichi. Pin - 605752
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 99 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-5
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Tiruchchirappalli


No Recent News for TRK/Thirukkovilur
Nearby Stations in the News
Number of Platforms: 3
Number of Halting Trains: 12
Number of Originating Trains: 0
Number of Terminating Trains: 0
0 Follows
Rating: 3.8/5 (16 votes)
cleanliness - good (2)
porters/escalators - excellent (2)
food - good (2)
transportation - good (2)
lodging - good (2)
railfanning - good (2)
sightseeing - average (2)
safety - good (2)

Station News

Page#    Showing 1 to 1 of 1 News Items  
Nov 05 2013 (13:42) Sabotage bid foiled, close shave for 300 passengers
Entry# 1470483   
  Past Edits
Nov 05 2013 (6:26PM)
Train Tag: Villupuram-Katpadi Passenger/56882 added by moderator**/12
Station Tag: Thirukkovilur/TRK added by moderator**/12
A major tragedy was averted after three iron bars were recovered from railway tracks in Kollur hamlet near Thirukoilur on Friday evening. Passengers of the Villupuram-Katpadi...
Sabotage bid foiled, close shave for 300 passengers
Page#    Showing 1 to 1 of 1 News Items  

Scroll to Top
Scroll to Bottom
Go to Mobile site
Important Note: This website NEVER solicits for Money or Donations. Please beware of anyone requesting/demanding money on behalf of IRI. Thanks.
Disclaimer: This website has NO affiliation with the Government-run site of Indian Railways. This site does NOT claim 100% accuracy of fast-changing Rail Information. YOU are responsible for independently confirming the validity of information through other sources.
India Rail Info Privacy Policy