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MDU/Madurai Junction (7 PFs)
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Updated: Jul 03 (14:03)
Madurai Junction (MDU) is a major railway station in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is known for its bustling atmosphere, modern amenities like waiting rooms and food stalls, and its historic significance as a gateway to the ancient city of Madurai. The station has 7 platforms and provides connectivity to major cities across India.

Tourism

Meenakshi Amman Temple: One of the most famous Hindu temples in India, known for its intricate gopurams (tower structures).
Thiruparankundram Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Muruga, located on a hilltop.
Koodal Azhagar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, famous for its annual festival.
Alagar Koil: A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located on a hilltop and known for its scenic views.
Gandhi Museum: A museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, showcasing artifacts and exhibits.

Food

Sree Annapoorna: Known for its authentic South Indian vegetarian meals.
Aachi Mess: Popular for its delicious dosas and idlis.
Saravana Bhavan: Offers a wide variety of South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Hotel Woodlands: Provides a buffet-style vegetarian breakfast and lunch.
Anjappar: Famous for its vegetarian thalis and snacks.

Station Address

Off. West Veli Street, Railway Junction Road, Madurai - 625 001
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 133 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai
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Jun 27 (07:08) Bengaluru to get its 7th Vande Bharat Express train in early July, initially as a special service
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Jun 27 2024 (07:08)
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Jun 27 2024 (07:08)
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Bengaluru-Madurai Vande Bharat Express to start in July as a special train

Bengaluru is set to get its seventh Vande Bharat Express train in early July, which will initially operate as a special service between SMVT Bengaluru and Madurai. This service was originally planned to start on June 20th but got delayed due to a train accident in West Bengal. The train will...
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run for a limited period based on demand, with its regular operation subject to approval by the Railway Board. It will operate as a special train until then. The Madurai division has already received the trainset and is prepared to start the service within two weeks. The train will be maintained at Madurai Junction and is expected to be the fastest train between Bengaluru and Madurai, covering the 430km distance in 8 hours. The tentative timetable shows departures from Madurai at 5:15 am and from SMVT Bengaluru at 1:45 pm. The train will stop at Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Karur and Salem, with possible stops at Namakkal and KR Puram. The estimated chair-car fare is between Rs. 1,200 - 1,300 and the executive-class fare is expected to be Rs. 1,800 - 2,000.

Bengaluru ko July ke shuruaat mein apna saatvaan Vande Bharat Express train milne wala hai, jo pehle ek special service ke roop mein SMVT Bengaluru aur Madurai ke beech chalaya jaayega. Ye service 20 June ko shuru hone wali thi lekin West Bengal mein train accident ke kaaran delay ho gayi....
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Train demand ke aadhar par limited samay ke liye chalegi, aur Railway Board se regular operation ki approval milne ke baad hi regular service shuru hogi. Iske baad, yeh ek special train ke roop mein chalegi. Madurai division ne trainset ko pa liya hai aur 2 hafte ke andar service start karne ke liye taiyar hai. Train Madurai Junction pe maintain ki jaayegi aur Bengaluru aur Madurai ke beech sabse tez train hone ki ummeed hai, jo 430 km ki duri 8 ghante mein poori karegi. Tentative timetable ke mutabik, train Madurai se subah 5:15 pe chalegi aur SMVT Bengaluru se dopahar 1:45 pe. Train Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Karur aur Salem mein rukengi, aur Namakkal aur KR Puram pe bhi ruk sakti hai. Chair-car fare Rs. 1,200 - 1,300 ke beech hone ki ummeed hai aur executive-class fare Rs. 1,800 - 2,000 hone ki ummeed hai.
Jun 19 (11:15) PM Modi to Inaugurate New Vande Bharat Express Trains in Chennai, Enhance Railway Infrastructure
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Chennai: Prime Minister Modi To Flag Off Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express On June 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on June 20th to inaugurate several railway projects. This includes launching two new Vande Bharat Express trains: Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil and Madurai-Bengaluru. He will also inaugurate a Vande Bharat maintenance depot at Basin Bridge and the doubling work on the Aralvaimozhi-Nagercoil and Melapalayam-Tirunelveli lines. To...
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handle increased passenger traffic, Southern Railway is introducing special bi-weekly trains between Tambaram and Ramanathapuram. The Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express will now operate daily, replacing its previous weekly schedule.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 20 June ko Chennai jaayenge aur railway projects ka inauguration karenge. Isme do new Vande Bharat Express trains ka launch bhi hai: Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil aur Madurai-Bengaluru. Unka Basin Bridge mein ek Vande Bharat maintenance depot ka bhi inauguration karenge aur Aralvaimozhi-Nagercoil aur Melapalayam-Tirunelveli lines pe...
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doubling work ka bhi. Zyada passengers ko handle karne ke liye, Southern Railway Tambaram aur Ramanathapuram ke beech special bi-weekly trains chala rahi hai. Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express ab daily chalega, pehle woh weekly chalta tha.
Jun 18 (20:18) Vande Bharat Express Trial Run Connects Madurai to Bengaluru
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Trial run of Vande Bharat Express from Madurai to Bengaluru conducted successfully

The inaugural trial run of the highly anticipated Vande Bharat express connecting Madurai and Bengaluru took place on Monday. The train left Madurai station at 5:15 am and reached Bengaluru at 1:15 pm as planned. The return journey commenced from Bengaluru at 1:45 pm, with an expected arrival time of 10:15...
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pm in Madurai. This new service will be the first direct train between Madurai/Tiruchy and Bengaluru, completing the journey in 8 hours and 15 minutes. The train will have stops at Dindigul, Tiruchy, Karur, and Salem.

Monday ko, Madurai aur Bengaluru ke beech Vande Bharat express ka trial run hua, jo ki sab log bahut wait kar rahe the. Train subah 5:15 am pe Madurai station se chali aur jaise planned tha, 1:15 pm pe Bengaluru pahunchi. Return journey Bengaluru se 1:45 pm pe shuru hui, aur...
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Madurai mein 10:15 pm tak pahunchne ki ummeed hai. Ye service Madurai/Tiruchy aur Bengaluru ke beech pehli direct train hogi, jo 8 ghante 15 minutes mein journey complete karegi. Is train mein Dindigul, Tiruchy, Karur aur Salem station par rukne ki plan hai.
Jun 18 (20:17) Two New Vande Bharat Express Trains to Launch in Tamil Nadu on June 20th
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PM Modi to flag off Madurai- Bengaluru Vande Bharat train on June 20, Check details here

Two new Vande Bharat Express trains will be launched in Tamil Nadu on June 20th. One will run between Chennai Egmore and Nagercoil, and the other between Madurai and Bengaluru. The Madurai-Bengaluru train has already undergone a successful trial run. The train departs Madurai at 5:15 AM and reaches Bengaluru at...
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1:15 PM, with stops in Trichy and Salem. The return journey departs Bengaluru at 1:45 PM and arrives in Madurai at 10:25 PM. The travel time is estimated to be 7-8 hours. This new service will connect the southern districts of Tamil Nadu with the IT city of Karnataka. Tamil Nadu already has six Vande Bharat trains operating on various routes.

Tamil Nadu mein 20 June ko do new Vande Bharat Express trains launch hone wali hain. Ek Chennai Egmore se Nagercoil tak aur dusra Madurai se Bengaluru tak chalega. Madurai-Bengaluru train ka trial run successful ho chuka hai. Train Madurai se subah 5:15 AM mein chalta hai aur Bengaluru mein 1:15...
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PM pe pahunchta hai, Trichy aur Salem mein stops ke saath. Return journey Bengaluru se 1:45 PM mein chalta hai aur Madurai mein shaam 10:25 PM pe pahunchta hai. Travel time 7-8 hours ka hai. Yeh new service Tamil Nadu ke southern districts ko Karnataka ke IT city se connect karega. Tamil Nadu mein already six Vande Bharat trains chal rahe hain different routes pe.
Jun 18 (20:16) PM Modi to Inaugurate New Vande Bharat Trains, Railway Projects in Chennai
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Station Tag: SMVT Bengaluru/SMVB added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

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Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

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Station Tag: Nagercoil Junction/NCJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

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PM Modi To Flag Off Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express On Thursday

Prime Minister Modi will visit Chennai on Thursday to inaugurate various railway projects, including two new Vande Bharat Express trains. The highlight of the visit is the launch of the Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express, which will operate daily from MGR Chennai Central Station. Modi will also remotely inaugurate the...
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Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. Additionally, the PM will inaugurate the foundation laying ceremony for a Vande Bharat maintenance depot at Basin Bridge and dedicate the recently completed doubling work on the Aralvaimozhi-Nagercoil and Melapalayam-Tirunelveli lines. Southern Railway has announced special bi-weekly trains between Tambaram and Ramanathapuram to accommodate the expected increase in passenger traffic. The Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express service has been upgraded from weekly to daily operations.

Prime Minister Modi Chennai mein Thursday ko aayenge aur railway ke kai project launch karenge, jismein do new Vande Bharat Express trains bhi hain. Main attraction hoga Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express ka launch, jo ki MGR Chennai Central Station se daily chalega. Modi Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express ka...
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inauguration video conferencing ke through karenge. PM ek Vande Bharat maintenance depot ka foundation bhi rakhेंगे aur Aralvaimozhi-Nagercoil aur Melapalayam-Tirunelveli lines pe kiya gaya doubling ka kaam dedicate karenge. Southern Railway ne Tambaram aur Ramanathapuram ke beech special bi-weekly trains announce ki hain, passenger traffic badhne ke liye. Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express service ko weekly se daily operation mein upgrade kar diya gaya hai.
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