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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":"Villupuram Mosque","desc":"Large and prominent mosque in the town, known for its architectural style and community gatherings."}

Food

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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
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Sep 10 (10:04) Southern Railway Announces Revised Train Timetable Due to Track Maintenance
Entry# 6184588   
  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
Entry# 6167042   
  Past Edits
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.
May 15 (13:24) New Special Holiday Train Service Connects Chennai-Tambaram and Kochuveli
Entry# 6064508   
  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.
Feb 21 (08:32) Train Cancellations and Diversions on Southern Railway due to Engineering Works
Entry# 5975298   
  Past Edits
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
Entry# 5972690   
  Past Edits
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.
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