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Entry# 941966-0

ELR/Elavur (3 PFs)
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 12 2022 (10:27)
Elavur Railway Station (ELR) is situated near National Highway 16 in Elavur, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu. With 3 platforms, it offers basic amenities like a waiting room, ticket counter, and water facilities. The station is known for its proximity to the historical Sri Ramalingeswarar Temple and the scenic Elavur Lake.

Tourism

Sri Ramalingeswarar Temple: A historical temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its ancient architecture.
Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra, attracting devotees from nearby areas.
Sri Mariamman Temple: A temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for its vibrant festivals.
Elavur Lake: A scenic lake offering beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
Gummidipoondi Fort: A historical fort showcasing the region's rich history and architectural heritage.

Food

Sri Venkateswara Hotel: Known for its delicious South Indian vegetarian meals and snacks.
Sangeetha Restaurant: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including dosa, idli, and parotta.
Aahar: A popular choice for vegetarian meals, known for its fresh and tasty food.
Saravana Bhavan: A chain restaurant serving authentic South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Hotel Balaji: Offers a variety of vegetarian snacks and meals at reasonable prices.

Station Address

Near NH 16, Elavur, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Tiruvallur Dist., Pin- 601201
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai


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Jan 23 2022 (15:31)   12077/MGR Chennai Central - Vijayawada Jan Shatabdi Express | MAS/MGR Chennai Central (12 PFs)
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This is the continuation of the journey video to attend my friend's wedding, in Nellore. In the first part I covered the overnight journey from Bengaluru to Chennai, including my feelings about stepping into a train after 20months. The journey was on board the 12692 SSPN - Chennai Central weekly Express, which was running as 06074 Special then.

This vlog shows the second part of the journey from Chennai to Nellore on board the 12077 Vijayawada Janshatabdi Express, I traveled along with my friend, Avinash Patil, and our friend Rahul, came
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to see us off. This vlog also covers some of the early morning actions I could observe in Chennai Central and a very special 2km long parallel action with the KSR Bengaluru bound Double Decker, which departs at the same time as the Janshatabdi.

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Sep 12 2018 (08:38)   22404/New Delhi - Puducherry SF Express | ELR/Elavur (3 PFs) | ED/WAP-4
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ED P4 thundering with NDLS-PDY SF past Elavur at MPS.
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Apr 23 2015 (21:03)   12295/Sanghamitra SF Express (PT) | ELR/Elavur (3 PFs) | ED/WAP-4/22654
 
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TRAINS BLASTING on Rail Bridge : Indian Railways Video
Catch the exciting action of two Indian trains blasting past a bridge over the backwaters of Pulicat Lake!
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Apr 14 2015 (19:52)   12551/SMVT Bengaluru - Kamakhya AC SF Express (PT) | ELR/Elavur (3 PFs)
 
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TRAIN Speeds Over Pulicat Lake : Indian Railways Video - Catch the amazing view of Train cruising over the backwaters of Pulicat Lake!
I had to walk close to 6km in sweltering heat to get to this location. It seemed a never ending journey as I kept walking in the hope of reaching this beautiful place. After a long exhaustive walk on the national highway, I caught a glimpse of train tracks in the far vicinity to my right. Soon, I discovered this stunning location! the effort was well worth it in the end. In winter, this place would be teeming with migratory birds from all over the world. The Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is located about 30 kilometers from this
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