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VLK/Villivakkam (4 PFs)
विल्लिवाक्कम
வில்லிவாக்கம்

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 08 2022 (09:12)
Villivakkam Railway Station (VLK) is located in the northern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It's a suburban railway station with four platforms, serving the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. The station offers basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and restrooms. It is known for its proximity to the famous Villivakkam Market, which is a vibrant hub for shopping and local delicacies.
The station is well-connected to other parts of Chennai by local buses and auto-rickshaws. The surrounding area is known for its bustling residential neighborhoods and a variety of eateries.
For travelers visiting Chennai, Villivakkam Railway Station provides a convenient access point to explore the city's cultural attractions, temples, and shopping centers.

Tourism

Villivakkam Karaneeswarar Temple: A historic Shiva temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple: A renowned temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
Arulmigu Kasi Viswanathar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with a unique history.
Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi Amman.
Arulmigu Sundara Mahadeva Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its peaceful atmosphere.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: Famous for its South Indian vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sangeetha: A popular chain serving a variety of vegetarian dishes and sweets.
A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan): Known for its traditional South Indian vegetarian breakfast and lunch.
Ratna Cafe: A local favorite offering delicious vegetarian street food and snacks.
Anjappar: A popular South Indian restaurant serving a wide range of vegetarian options.

Station Address

Villivakkam Railway Station, Villivakkam, Chennai,Pin Code - 600049
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Number of Platforms: 4
Number of Halting Trains: 21
Number of Originating Trains: 0
Number of Terminating Trains: 0
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Rating: 4.3/5 (19 votes)
cleanliness - excellent (3)
porters/escalators - average (2)
food - good (3)
transportation - excellent (3)
lodging - average (2)
railfanning - excellent (3)
sightseeing - excellent (1)
safety - excellent (2)

Nearby Stations

PEW/Perambur Locomotive Works 2 km     KOTR/Korattur 2 km     ANNG/Anna Nagar 3 km     PER/Perambur 4 km     PVM/Pattaravakkam 4 km     PCW/Perambur Carriage Works 4 km     VJM/Vyasarpadi Jeeva 5 km     ABU/Ambattur 6 km     KOKG/Korukkupet Good 7 km     BBQ/Basin Bridge Junction 7 km    
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Aug 03 (17:41) Vande Metro Trial Run Completed in Chennai: Passenger Service Expected by August/September
Entry# 6145171   
  Past Edits
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
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.
Jun 07 2021 (10:28) Work on Chennai Metro phase II project may start soon
Entry# 4979060   
  Past Edits
Jun 07 2021 (10:28)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Telangana Express Oops AP Express ⭐ ⭐ ⭐/1366147

Jun 07 2021 (10:28)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Telangana Express Oops AP Express ⭐ ⭐ ⭐/1366147
The foundation stone being laid for the Metro phase II at Villivakkam. 
After...
Work on Chennai Metro phase II project may start soon
Jul 11 2019 (21:34) Cauvery water to ease crisis in Chennai from Friday
Entry# 4375535   
  Past Edits
Jul 11 2019 (21:34)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by Awesome Speed 11139 40~/48335

Jul 11 2019 (21:34)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Awesome Speed 11139 40~/48335

Jul 11 2019 (21:34)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Awesome Speed 11139 40~/48335

Jul 11 2019 (21:34)
Station Tag: Vellore Town/VT added by Awesome Speed 11139 40~/48335

Jul 11 2019 (21:34)
Station Tag: Vellore Cantt./VLR added by Awesome Speed 11139 40~/48335

Jul 11 2019 (21:34)
Station Tag: Jolarpettai Junction/JTJ added by Awesome Speed 11139 40~/48335
This parched metropolis’ quench for water will ease a bit with the plan to transport 11 million litres of nature’s elixir from Jollarpettai in Vellore district...
Cauvery water to ease crisis in Chennai from Friday
May 12 2018 (00:13) SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICES TO SKIP SOME STOPPAGES - PR No.116/2018-19
IR Press Release

News Entry# 336754   
  Past Edits
May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Sevvapet Road/SVR added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Veppampattu/VEU added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Tiruninravur/TI added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Nemilicherry Halt/NEC added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Pattabiram/PAB added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Pattabiram West Cabin/PRWS added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Hindu College/HC added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Annanur/ANNR added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Tirumullaivayil/TMVL added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Pattaravakkam/PVM added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Korattur/KOTR added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Tiruvallur/TRL added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Avadi/AVD added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147

May 12 2018 (00:33)
Station Tag: Chennai Moore Market Complex/MMCC added by 11303➡️11052🔹Ballari➡️Pandharpur🔜^~/36147
Due to Line Block to facilitate engineering works at Thiruninravur in Chennai – Arakkonam section, changes will be made in the pattern of suburban train services...
SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICES TO SKIP SOME STOPPAGES - PR No.116/2018-19
Jan 19 2018 (01:05) CHANGE IN SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICE - IN CHENNAI - THIRUVALLUR SECTION
IR Press Release

News Entry# 327341   
  Past Edits
Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Pattabiram West Cabin/PRWS added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Tiruvallur/TRL added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Pattabiram/PAB added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Hindu College/HC added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Avadi/AVD added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Ambattur/ABU added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Annanur/ANNR added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Tirumullaivayil/TMVL added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Pattaravakkam/PVM added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Korattur/KOTR added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Perambur/PER added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Royapuram/RPM added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Electrification of BAY~/36147

Jan 19 2018 (01:05)
Train Tag: Chennai Beach - Arakkonam EMU/43801 added by Electrification of BAY~/36147
Due to Line Block and Power Block to facilitate engineering works between Ambattur – Pattabiram East Siding in Chennai – Thiruvallur section, change will be made...
CHANGE IN SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICE - IN CHENNAI - THIRUVALLUR SECTION
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