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MES/Madurai East (1 PFs)
मदुरै पूर्व
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Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Mar 02 (18:32) by sivaprakashofficial^~
Madurai East (MES) is a railway station located in Kamarajapuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It features one platform, offering a convenient access point for local commuters and those traveling to nearby towns. The station is equipped with basic amenities such as waiting rooms and ticket counters, ensuring a comfortable travel experience.

Tourism

Meenakshi Amman Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
Thiruparankundram Temple: A sacred temple dedicated to Lord Muruga.
Koodal Azhagar Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Srivilliputhur Andal Temple: A famous temple dedicated to Goddess Andal.
Alagar Kovil: A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located near Madurai.

Food

Annapoorna Restaurant: Known for its authentic South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Sangeetha Restaurant: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian meals at affordable prices.
Saravana Bhavan: Famous for its South Indian vegetarian delicacies.
Hotel Karpagam: Provides a diverse range of vegetarian dishes and snacks.
Sri Krishna Sweets: A renowned chain offering traditional South Indian sweets and savories.

Station Address

Kamarajapuram Rd, Kamarajapuram, Balarangapuram, Madurai - 625009.
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 133 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai


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Useful Useful:. Useful
Track Utilization Percentage in 2023 - 2024
Sections:

1) Manamadurai - Rameswaram - 74%
2) Manamadurai - Madurai - 38.4%
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Manamadurai - Trichy - 57.8%
4) Madurai - Trichy - 79.5%
5) Karaikkudi - Thiruvarur - 25%
6) Dindigul - Pollachi - 31%

Source : RTI


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Oct 22 2023 (13:31)   MES/Madurai East (1 PFs)
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Combined Footfall Report of UTS & PRS From 01/01/2023 to 30/06/2023

Station Name: Madurai East (MES)
Revenue: ₹1057025
Footfall : 47656
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Source: RTI

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Oct 07 2021 (12:11)   06654/Rameswaram - Madurai Passenger (UnReserved) | MES/Madurai East (1 PFs) | GOC/WDG-3A/13253
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First run of Rameswaram - Madurai Unreserved special after 1+ years of lockdown arriving and Departing Madurai East and proceeding towards its destination Madurai Junction. The train had a decent patronage on the first day. This train is fully Unreserved special. Passengers can go to ticket counters at railway station and can purchase the tickets. Do watch and share the video.

Train - 06654 Rameswaram - Madurai Unreserved Special
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Loco - Ponmalai Goldenrock GOC WDG3A 13253 (LHF)

Date - 07 Oct 2021

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Jan 13 2022 (18:09)   16734/Okha - Rameswaram Weekly Express (PT) | MES/Madurai East (1 PFs) | VGLJ/WAP-4/22615
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First express train with Electric Locomotive in newly Electrified Madurai - Manamadurai section of Southern Railways Madurai Division. 16734 Okha - Rameswaram Express with mega offlink JHANSI WAP4 electric loco with Big P4 fonts on its sides skipping Madurai East station (Madurai Suburban) on a sunny afternoon.

Okha to Dhone Diesel locomotive. Dhone to Manamadurai Electric loco and from Manamadurai to Rameswaram Diesel loco. Previously the loco change point was at Dindigul junction. From today it is shifted to Manamadurai Junction. Do watch and enjoy the show.
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CRS inspection cum Speed trial conducted on 5th Dec 2021. Video link for ur views - click here

Train - 16734 Okha - Rameswaram Express

Loco - Offlink Jhansi JHS WAP4 22615 (P4 fonted in sides)

Date - 13 Jan 20223

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Feb 11 2021 (16:08)   06092XX/Rameswaram - Madurai One Trip Special | MES/Madurai East (1 PFs) | GOC/WDG-3A/13163
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06092 Rameswaram - Madurai One time Festival special with Alco locomotive from Ponmalai Golden Rock Diesel Loco Shed chugging and crossing an LC near Madurai east..!!

Loco - GOC WDG3A 13163 (Long Hood Front - LHF)

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