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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."}
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{"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":"A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan)","desc":"Chain restaurant offering a wide selection of vegetarian South Indian dishes and sweets."}
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{"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
VM/Villupuram Junction is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 6
Number of Halting Trains: 146
Number of Originating Trains: 13
Number of Terminating Trains: 13
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Today (10:04) Southern Railway Announces Revised Train Timetable Due to Track Maintenance
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 568808   
  Past Edits
Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Station Tag: Mayiladuturai Junction/MV added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Villupuram - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06689 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Villupuram - Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam MEMU Special/06131X added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Nagercoil - Tambaram Weekly SF Special Fare Special/06012 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchendur - Chennai Egmore SF Express/20606 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Madurai - Chennai Egmore Tejas Express/22672 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Chennai Egmore - Madurai Tejas Express/22671 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikal DEMU Passenger/06880 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06646 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli - Villupuram MEMU Passenger/06892 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli – Karaikal Passenger/06490 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Kashi Tamil Sangamam Weekly Express/16367 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Kashi Tamil Sangamam Weekly Express/16368 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Cholan SF Express/22676 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Karaikal - Tiruchchirappalli DEMU/06739 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Mayiladuturai - Sengottai Express/16847 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Villupuram - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06689 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Villupuram - Tirupati Intercity Express/16854 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikal DEMU Passenger/06880 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Dadar Central - Puducherry Express (Via SMVT Bengaluru)/11005 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Kakinada Port - Puducherry Circar Express/17655 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Mayiladuturai - Mannargudi Passenger/06403 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Mannargudi - Mayiladuthurai Passenger/06404 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Thiruvarur - Mayiladuturai MEMU/06688 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Puducherry - Villupuram MEMU/06738 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Thanjavur - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06874 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Puducherry - Chennai Egmore Express/16116 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366
Trains:  Cholan SF Express/22676   Thiruvarur - Mayiladuturai MEMU/06688   show more
Puducherry - Chennai Egmore Express/16116   Mayiladuturai - Sengottai Express/16847   Thanjavur - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06874   Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikal DEMU Passenger/06880   Villupuram - Tirupati Intercity Express/16854   Dadar Central - Puducherry Express (Via SMVT Bengaluru)/11005   Tiruchendur - Chennai Egmore SF Express/20606   Ernakulam Jn. - Hatia Jan Sadharan Special/06131   Tiruchchirappalli - Villupuram MEMU Passenger/06892   Madurai - Chennai Egmore Tejas Express/22672   Chennai Egmore - Madurai Tejas Express/22671   Villupuram - Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam MEMU Special/06131X   Tiruchchirappalli - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06646   Tiruchchirappalli – Karaikal Passenger/06490   Karaikal - Tiruchchirappalli DEMU/06739   Villupuram - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06689   Mayiladuturai - Mannargudi Passenger/06403   Mannargudi - Mayiladuthurai Passenger/06404   Villupuram - Puducherry MEMU/06737   Puducherry - Villupuram MEMU/06738   Nagercoil - Tambaram Weekly SF Special Fare Special/06012   Kashi Tamil Sangamam Weekly Express/16367   Kashi Tamil Sangamam Weekly Express/16368   Kakinada Port - Puducherry Circar Express/17655  
Southern Railway changes time table of multiple train services – Check full list of cancelled, rescheduled and diverted trains here

The Southern Railway has revised the timetable for several train services in the Tiruchchirappalli division due to ongoing track maintenance work. Some trains have been fully cancelled, others have been partially cancelled, and some have been diverted. The changes are effective from September 10th, 2024, through September 29th, 2024, and October...
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1st and 2nd, 2024. Passengers are advised to review the updated timetable to avoid disruptions during their travel.

Southern Railway ne Tiruchchirappalli division mein chal rahi track maintenance ke kaam ki wajah se kai train services ka timetable change kiya hai. Kuchh trains completely cancel kar di gayi hain, kuchh ka schedule partial cancel kar diya gaya hai, aur kuchh ko divert kiya gaya hai. Ye changes 10th September,...
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2024 se 29th September, 2024 tak aur October 1st aur 2nd, 2024 tak effective hain. Passengers se request hai ki apne travel ko smooth banane ke liye updated timetable check karein.
Aug 24 (18:57) Several EMU Trains Cancelled Due to Engineering Works in Chennai
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 566437   
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Aug 24 2024 (18:57)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 24 2024 (18:57)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Partial, full cancellation of EMU trains in Chennai Beach - Villupuram section; check details

Due to engineering work on the Chennai Beach - Villupuram line between Chennai Beach and Chennai Egmore stations from 10:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 AM Sunday, several EMU trains are fully or partially cancelled. This includes Chennai Beach - Tambaram locals departing at 9:10 PM and 9:30 PM on Saturday, Tambaram...
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- Chennai Beach locals departing at 10:40 PM, 11:20 PM, and 11:40 PM on Saturday, and various other routes with specific departure times.

Chennai Beach se Villupuram ke beech, Chennai Beach aur Chennai Egmore station ke beech, Saturday raat 10:30 se Sunday subah 4:30 tak engineering work chal raha hai, jiske wajah se kai EMU trains puri tarah ya aadhe se cancel hain. Isme Chennai Beach se Tambaram jaane wali local train, jo Saturday...
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raat 9:10 PM aur 9:30 PM chalti hai, puri tarah cancel hai. Iske alawa Tambaram se Chennai Beach jaane wali local train, jo Saturday raat 10:40 PM, 11:20 PM aur 11:40 PM chalti hai, bhi puri tarah cancel hai. Aur bhi kai route hain jahan trains specific time pe cancel hain.
Jun 20 (19:40) Special Trains for Tiruvannamalai Pournami Girivalam
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 556986   
  Past Edits
Jun 20 2024 (19:49)
Station Tag: Chengalpattu Junction/CGL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Tindivanam/TMV added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 20 2024 (19:48)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Special Trains to Tiruvannamalai for Pournami Girivalam Festival

Two special trains, 06127 and 06128, will run between Tambaram and Tiruvannamalai on June 21st and 22nd, 2024, to assist pilgrims attending the Pournami Girivalam. Train 06127 departs Tambaram at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 21st, reaching Tiruvannamalai at 4:00 PM. The return train, 06128, leaves Tiruvannamalai at 8:00 AM on...
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Saturday, June 22nd, arriving in Tambaram at 12:30 PM. Both trains consist of 12 MEMU coaches. The timetable shows the departure and arrival times for each station on both trains.

Tiruvannamalai ke Pournami Girivalam ke liye, Tambaram aur Tiruvannamalai ke beech mein do special trains, 06127 aur 06128, chalaye jayenge. Train 06127, 21st June, 2024 (Friday) ko dopahar 12 baje Tambaram se chalegi aur us din sham 4 baje Tiruvannamalai pahunch jayegi. Return train, 06128, 22nd June, 2024 (Saturday) ko subah...
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8 baje Tiruvannamalai se chalegi aur us din dopahar 12:30 baje Tambaram pahunch jayegi. Dono trains mein 12 MEMU coaches hain. Timetable mein dono trains ke har station par departure aur arrival timings diye gaye hain.
Jun 02 (22:58) Digital Luggage Lockers Introduced at Tiruchi Railway Junction
New Facilities/Technology
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 554571   
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Jun 02 2024 (22:58)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 02 2024 (22:58)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Digital Luggage Locker facility introduced at Tiruchi railway junction

Tiruchi railway junction now offers a self-operated digital luggage locker facility by SafeCloak, a Bengaluru-based startup. These lockers are secure, accessed through OTP verification and CCTV surveillance. Only digital payments are accepted, creating a traceable data trail. The lockers come in various sizes with prices ranging from ₹15 for a small...
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box for 3 hours to ₹240 for an extra-large box for 24 hours. A similar facility has been installed at Villupuram Junction, and plans are in place to expand to other stations like Thanjavur, Madurai, Rameswaram, and Tiruvannamalai. SafeCloak is already operational in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubli, Hyderabad, and Tirupati.

Tiruchi railway junction pe ab SafeCloak dwara digital luggage locker facility start ho gaya hai. Ye Bengaluru ka ek startup hai. Ye lockers secure hai, OTP verification aur CCTV surveillance se access hota hai. Sirf digital payments accept kiye jaate hai, jisse data ka track rakhna aasaan hota hai. Alag alag...
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size ke lockers hai, jinka price ₹15 se start hota hai, ek chhote box ke liye 3 hours ke liye, aur ₹240 tak jaata hai, ek badi box ke liye 24 hours ke liye. Villupuram Junction pe bhi aisa hi facility install kiya gaya hai. Aur aagey Thanjavur, Madurai, Rameswaram, aur Tiruvannamalai jaise stations pe bhi aisa hi facility install karne ki plan hai. SafeCloak Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubli, Hyderabad, aur Tirupati railway stations pe already operational hai.
May 15 (13:24) New Special Holiday Train Service Connects Chennai-Tambaram and Kochuveli
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 552213   
  Past Edits
May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Chengalpattu Junction/CGL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Sivakasi/SVKS added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Rajapalayam/RJPM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Tenkasi Junction/TSI added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Sengottai/SCT added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Auvaneeswaram/AVS added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Punalur/PUU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Kottarakara/KKZ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Kundara/KUV added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Station Tag: Kochuveli/KCVL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Train Tag: Kochuveli - Tambaram Special Fare Special/06036 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 15 2024 (13:24)
Train Tag: Tambaram - Kochuveli Special Fare Special/06035 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Special train from Chennai to TVM via Kollam-Sengottai rail line from tomorrow onwards

A new special holiday train service, connecting Chennai-Tambaram and Kochuveli, will commence its maiden journey on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, via the Kollam-Punalur-Sengottai route. The service, which will run twice weekly until June 29th, 2024, is the first from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai after the broad-gauge was implemented in the Sengottai route....
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The train consists of 14 Third AC Economy coaches out of 16 total coaches. The train departs from Tambaram to Kochuveli on Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:40 PM, reaching Kochuveli the next day at 1:40 PM. The return service from Kochuveli departs at 3:35 PM and arrives in Tambaram the following morning at 7:35 AM. Ticket prices vary based on the boarding station, starting from Rs 1,220 (Punalur) and reaching Rs 1,335 (Kochuveli). The train, numbered 06035 (Tambaram-Kochuveli) and 06036 (Kochuveli-Tambaram), utilizes LHB coaches, offering enhanced amenities and safety. This is the first instance of regular services on the Kollam-Sengottai route using LHB coaches.

Chennai-Tambaram aur Kochuveli ke beech ek nayi special holiday train service, Thursday, May 9th, 2024 ko apna pehla safar shuru karegi, yeh Kollam-Punalur-Sengottai route se jaayegi. Yeh service June 29th, 2024 tak hafte mein do baar chalegi. Yeh Thiruvananthapuram se Chennai ki pehli service hai, jabse Sengottai route mein broad-gauge laga...
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hai. Train mein 16 coaches mein se 14 Third AC Economy coaches hain. Train Tambaram se Kochuveli, Thursday aur Saturday ko 9:40 PM pe chalta hai, aur agle din 1:40 PM pe Kochuveli pahunchta hai. Kochuveli se Tambaram ki return service 3:35 PM pe chalta hai aur agle din subah 7:35 AM pe Tambaram pahunchta hai. Ticket ki price boarding station ke hisaab se badhti hai, Punalur se Rs 1,220 aur Kochuveli se Rs 1,335. Train ka number 06035 (Tambaram-Kochuveli) aur 06036 (Kochuveli-Tambaram) hai, aur ismein LHB coaches hain, jo zyada amenities aur safety dete hain. Yeh pehli baar hai jab Kollam-Sengottai route pe regular services mein LHB coaches use ho rahe hain.
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