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MDU/Madurai Junction (7 PFs)
मदुरै जंक्शन
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Jul 03 (14:03)
Madurai Junction (MDU) is a major railway station in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is known for its bustling atmosphere, modern amenities like waiting rooms and food stalls, and its historic significance as a gateway to the ancient city of Madurai. The station has 7 platforms and provides connectivity to major cities across India.

Tourism

Meenakshi Amman Temple: One of the most famous Hindu temples in India, known for its intricate gopurams (tower structures).
Thiruparankundram Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Muruga, located on a hilltop.
Koodal Azhagar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, famous for its annual festival.
Alagar Koil: A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located on a hilltop and known for its scenic views.
Gandhi Museum: A museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, showcasing artifacts and exhibits.

Food

Sree Annapoorna: Known for its authentic South Indian vegetarian meals.
Aachi Mess: Popular for its delicious dosas and idlis.
Saravana Bhavan: Offers a wide variety of South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Hotel Woodlands: Provides a buffet-style vegetarian breakfast and lunch.
Anjappar: Famous for its vegetarian thalis and snacks.

Station Address

Off. West Veli Street, Railway Junction Road, Madurai - 625 001
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 133 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai


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Aug 31 (19:02) Three New Vande Bharat Express Trains to be Inaugurated by PM Modi on August 31st
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Aug 31 2024 (19:03)
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Aug 31 2024 (19:03)
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Madurai Bangalore Vande Bharat: ಮಧುರೈ- ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ವಂದೇ ಭಾರತ್‌ ಎಕ್ಸ್‌ಪ್ರೆಸ್‌ ರೈಲು ಇಂದು ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ, ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಸಮಯ, ದರ ಹೇಗಿದೆ

A new Vande Bharat Express train service between Madurai and Bengaluru is set to commence on Saturday, August 31st, with regular services starting from Monday, September 2nd. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, along with the Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express, through video conferencing. The Madurai-Bengaluru train...
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will run six days a week, departing from Madurai at 5:15 AM and arriving in Bengaluru Cantonment at 1:00 PM. It will have stops at Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Namakkal, Salem, and Krishnarajapuram. The return journey from Bengaluru will depart at 1:30 PM and arrive in Madurai at 9:45 PM. The fare for the journey from Bengaluru to Madurai will be ₹1200. The same day, another Vande Bharat Express between Chennai Central and Nagercoil will be inaugurated, with the train departing Chennai at 12:30 PM and arriving in Nagercoil at 9:30 PM. This train will have 16 coaches and will make stops at Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Villupuram, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti, and Tirunelveli. On the same day, a new Vande Bharat Express train service between Meerut and Lucknow will be inaugurated, marking Uttar Pradesh's 11th Vande Bharat Express train.

Madurai aur Bengaluru ke beech ek naya Vande Bharat Express train service shanivaar, August 31st ko shuru hone wala hai, aur regular services Monday, September 2nd se start ho jayengi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, aur Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express ka inauguration video conferencing ke through karenge. Madurai-Bengaluru...
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train hafte mein chhe din chalega, Madurai se subah 5:15 AM par chalta hai aur Bengaluru Cantonment par 1:00 PM par pahunchta hai. Isme Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Namakkal, Salem aur Krishnarajapuram par stops honge. Bengaluru se Madurai ki wapas ki journey 1:30 PM par chalta hai aur raat ke 9:45 PM par Madurai pahunchta hai. Bengaluru se Madurai tak ki fare ₹1200 hai. Usi din, Chennai Central aur Nagercoil ke beech ek aur Vande Bharat Express ka inauguration hoga, yeh train Chennai se 12:30 PM par chalta hai aur raat ke 9:30 PM par Nagercoil pahunchta hai. Is train mein 16 coaches honge aur ye Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Villupuram, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti aur Tirunelveli par stops karega. Usi din, Meerut aur Lucknow ke beech ek naya Vande Bharat Express train service ka inauguration hoga, yeh Uttar Pradesh ka 11th Vande Bharat Express train hoga.
Aug 31 (17:58) BJP Workers Allegedly Harass Passengers on Inaugural Vande Bharat Express, Congress Condemns
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Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
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Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
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Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
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मेरठ-लखनऊ वंदे भारत में पहले दिन ही हंगामा, महिला ने भाजपा कार्यकर्ताओं पर बदसलूकी का लगाया आरोप

A woman and her companion claimed they were harassed by BJP workers on the inaugural day of the Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express train. They alleged that a man stopped them from passing through a compartment, claiming it was reserved for BJP members. The incident led to an argument and physical altercation....
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The woman said that she and her companion were invited as influencers to cover the train's launch. Congress criticized the incident, calling it unacceptable and highlighting the train as public property. The incident sparked outrage on social media. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi flagged off three new Vande Bharat Express trains connecting Meerut to Lucknow, Madurai to Bengaluru, and Chennai to Nagercoil. He emphasized the importance of rapid development in southern states for achieving India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express train pe pahle din hi haangaama ho gaya! Ek aurat aur unke saath ke aadmi ne kaha ki BJP ke logon ne unhe pareshaan kiya aur unke saath durvyavhaar kiya. Aurat ne kaha ki woh train ke compartment se guzar rahi thi, tabhi unke saath badsalooki hui....
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Unhone kaha ki ek aadmi ne unka rasta rok diya aur daava kiya ki yeh compartment BJP members ke liye reserved hai. Aurat ne kaha ki woh aur unka saath waala influencer ban ke train launch cover karne aaye the. Congress ne is ghatna ki ninda ki aur kaha ki yeh bilkul unacceptable hai aur train public property hai. PM Modi ne Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru aur Chennai-Nagercoil ke liye 3 new Vande Bharat trains ko green flag diya. Unhone kaha ki 2047 tak India ko vikasit banane ke liye southern states ka tez vikas zaroori hai.
Aug 31 (16:06) Three New Vande Bharat Express Trains Launched, Enhancing Connectivity Across India
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PM Modi Flags Off Three New Vande Bharat Express Trains

Three new Vande Bharat Express trains were flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, enhancing connectivity on three routes: Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, and Chennai-Nagercoil. The Meerut City-Lucknow Vande Bharat will save passengers approximately one hour compared to the current fastest train between these cities. Similarly, the Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil and Madurai-Bengaluru...
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Vande Bharat trains will reduce journey times by over two hours and 90 minutes, respectively. These trains, designed and manufactured in India, offer a modern and comfortable travel experience with a top speed of 160 KMPH, anti-collision device KAVACH, and fully-sealed gangways. Indian Railways has introduced 772 additional train services, including 100 Vande Bharat trains, from 2019-2020 to 2023-2024, with a total investment of Rs 1,343.72 crore in Vande Bharat train production.

Saturday ko, PM Modi ne teen naye Vande Bharat Express trains ko flag off kiya, jo teen routes par connectivity badhaate hain: Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, aur Chennai-Nagercoil. Meerut City-Lucknow Vande Bharat, dono cities ke beech chalne wali abhi tak ki sabse fast train se, passengers ko almost one hour ka time bachayega....
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Aise hi, Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil aur Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat trains, apni journey ko respectively do hours se zyada aur 90 minutes se zyada time bachaate hue complete karengi. Ye trains, jo India mein design aur manufacture hui hain, passengers ko modern aur comfortable travel experience deti hain, jinki top speed 160 KMPH hai, anti-collision device KAVACH hai, aur fully-sealed gangways hain. Indian Railways ne 2019-2020 se 2023-2024 tak apne network par 772 additional train services introduce ki hain, jismein 100 Vande Bharat trains bhi hain. Vande Bharat train production par ab tak kharch kiya gaya total fund Rs 1,343.72 crore hai.
Aug 31 (13:25) India's Vande Bharat Express Network Expands with Three New Routes
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Aug 31 2024 (13:25)
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Aug 31 2024 (13:25)
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Uttar Pradesh Vande Bharat Express: उत्तर प्रदेश समेत 3 राज्यों को मिली वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस... जानिए रूट्स, टाइमिंग और स्टॉपेज की पूरी जानकारी

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three new Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday. This brings the total number of Vande Bharat trains in India to over 100. The new routes connect Meerut to Lucknow, Chennai Central to Nagercoil, and Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment. PM Modi stated that the Vande...
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Bharat trains are a new face of modern Indian Railways and are in high demand across all routes. These trains are expected to boost tourism in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The train between Meerut and Lucknow will particularly benefit the people of Western Uttar Pradesh, a region that PM Modi called the land of revolution.

PM Modi ne Saturday ko teen new Vande Bharat Express trains ko green flag dikhaaya. Ye India mein Vande Bharat trains ki total number 100 se zyada kar deta hai. New routes connect Meerut to Lucknow, Chennai Central to Nagercoil, aur Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment. PM Modi ne bola ki Vande...
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Bharat trains modern Indian Railways ka new face hai aur har route pe demand hai. Ye trains Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, aur Karnataka mein tourism ko boost karengi. Meerut aur Lucknow ke beech ki train khass karke Western Uttar Pradesh ke logon ko fayda degi, PM Modi ne ye region revolution ki land bola.
Aug 31 (09:30) Three New Vande Bharat Trains to Enhance Connectivity and Boost Religious Tourism in India
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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.
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