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PUU/Punalur (2 PFs)
पुनलूर
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Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 11 (01:54)
Punalur railway station, nestled in the heart of the Western Ghats, serves as a gateway to the scenic beauty of Kerala. It's a small but well-maintained station with basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and a few stalls offering refreshments. Punalur is renowned for its historical significance, being the starting point of the historic 'Punalur-Shenkottai' railway line, the first railway line in Travancore.

Tourism

Punalur Mahadeva Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sree Dharma Sastha Temple: A sacred temple devoted to Lord Ayyappan.
St. Sebastian Church: A historic church with beautiful architecture.
Thekkada Mosque: A prominent mosque known for its serene atmosphere.
Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church: A significant church with a rich history.

Food

Aahar: Known for its delicious South Indian vegetarian dishes.
The Curry Leaf: Serves authentic Kerala vegetarian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere.
Dosa Corner: A popular spot for crispy dosas and other South Indian snacks.
Sree Krishna Restaurant: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes at reasonable prices.
The Veggie Hut: Serves fresh and healthy vegetarian meals and snacks.

Station Address

Chemmanthoor, Punalur, Kollam District - 691305.
State: Kerala

Elevation: 39 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-5
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai


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Sep 26 (19:36)   16302/Venad Express | ERS/Ernakulam Junction (South) (6 PFs)
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Kodikunnil [Suresh, MP] said that the Minister has assured a Punalur-Ernakulam MEMU.

New Delhi • Kodikunnil Suresh MP has announced that Railway Minister has given assurance for Punalur Ernakulam MEMU service.

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Ashwini Vaishnav said that the incident in which 2 women passengers fainted due to crowding in Venad Express is very serious and that precautions will be taken to prevent such incidents from happening again.



IMO, the evening QLN PUU MEMU can return as PUU ERS MEMU via QLN, KTYM in the morning with a reversal at QLN and increasing the coaches.

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Sep 25 (20:25)   16729/Madurai - Punalur Express (PT) | MDU/Madurai Junction (7 PFs)
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TPJ division vide letter under reference has proposed for extension of Train No. 16729/30 Madurai - Punalur - Madurai express up to Villupuram and extensionof Train No. 06415/16 Mayiladuthurai Thanjavur Mayiladuthurai passenger to PGTNby merger with Train No.06818/19 Palakkad Town - Erode - Palakkad Town passenger. The proposed timings for extension and merger of the trains are given below.-
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Sep 25 (20:02)   16730/Punalur - Madurai Express (PT) | ED/Erode Junction (4 PFs)
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Proposals for Extension and Merging Trains :
1) 16729/16730 MDU PUU EXP Extended Up to VM. (PM @ VM)
2) MV TPJ PASS Extend Upto PGTN and Respectively Merging with PGTN ED MEMU. (PM @ ED)
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Jul 27 (11:55)   16101/Chennai Egmore - Kollam Express (PT) | SCT/Sengottai (4 PFs)
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Running of trains on AC traction on SCT PUU Section.
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Jun 23 (09:51)   16102/Kollam - Chennai Egmore Express (PT) | PUU/Punalur (2 PFs)
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