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

Updated: Nov 08 2023 (17:27)
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, Pincode-691305.Telephone Number; 0475-2222606
State: Kerala
Elevation: 39 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai
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Jul 08 (19:12) Electrification of Kerala's Punalur to Sengottai railway line nearing completion (english.mathrubhumi.com)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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read full article... Electrification of Kerala's Punalur to Sengottai railway line nearing completion
May 15 (13:24) New Special Holiday Train Service Connects Chennai-Tambaram and Kochuveli (english.mathrubhumi.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 552213   
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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
read full article... 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.
Sep 13 2023 (12:15) Southern Railways augment five trains with additional second-class ‘general seating’ coach (www.thehindu.com)
Coach Augmentations
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 524474   
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Sep 13 2023 (12:15)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Sep 13 2023 (12:15)
Station Tag: Nagercoil Junction/NCJ added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Sep 13 2023 (12:15)
Station Tag: Punalur/PUU added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Sep 13 2023 (12:15)
Station Tag: Kanniyakumari/CAPE added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Sep 13 2023 (12:15)
Train Tag: Nagercoil - Tirunelveli Express Special/06641 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Sep 13 2023 (12:15)
Train Tag: Tirunelveli - Nagercoil Express Special/06642 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Sep 13 2023 (12:15)
Train Tag: Nagercoil - Kanniyakumari Express Special/06643 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Sep 13 2023 (12:15)
Train Tag: Punalur - Nagercoil Jn Express Special/06639 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393

Sep 13 2023 (12:15)
Train Tag: Kanniyakumari - Punalur Express Special/06640 added by JaiVidarbha^~/2064393
The Southern Railways have decided to augment some trains under the division with an additional second-class ‘general seating’ coach for the convenience of passengers. | Photo Credit:...
read full article... Southern Railways augment five trains with additional second-class ‘general seating’ coach
Sep 07 2023 (10:35) Cancellation, Diversion, Short Termination of Trains (sr.indianrailways.gov.in)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 523893   
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Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Punalur/PUU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Karaikkudi Junction/KKDI added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Manamadurai Junction/MNM added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Thrissur (Trichur)/TCR added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Shoranur Junction/SRR added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Coimbatore Junction/CBE added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 07 2023 (10:41)
Station Tag: Salem Junction/SA added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
In view of corridor block for facilitating maintenance and safety works in various divisions over Southern Railway, the following changes have been made in the pattern...
read full article... Cancellation, Diversion, Short Termination of Trains
Aug 28 2023 (08:50) Merger of Three Express Trains into Single Express Train New Service to run between Madurai and Guruvayur Train No. 16327Madurai- GuruvayurExpress Journey Commencing o­n 27.08.2023 ↓ Station ↑ Train No. 16328 Guruvayur-Madurai ExpressJourney Commencin (sr.indianrailways.gov.in)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 522926   
  Past Edits
Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Station Tag: Sengottai/SCT added by karbang~/50057

Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Station Tag: Punalur/PUU added by karbang~/50057

Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Station Tag: Guruvayur/GUV added by karbang~/50057

Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by karbang~/50057

Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Train Tag: Kollam - Sengottai Express Special/06660 added by karbang~/50057

Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Train Tag: Sengottai - Kollam Express Special/06659 added by karbang~/50057

Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Train Tag: Sengottai - Madurai Express Special/06664 added by karbang~/50057

Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Train Tag: Madurai - Sengottai Express Special/06663 added by karbang~/50057

Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Train Tag: Madurai - Guruvayur Express/16327 added by karbang~/50057

Aug 28 2023 (08:50)
Train Tag: Guruvayur - Madurai Express/16328 added by karbang~/50057
As approved by Railway Board the services of Train No. 16328/16327 Guruvayur – Punalur - Guruvayur Daily Express & Train No. 06663/06503 Madurai – Sengottai -...
read full article... Merger of Three Express Trains into Single Express Train New Service to run between Madurai and Guruvayur Train No. 16327Madurai- GuruvayurExpress Journey Commencing o­n 27.08.2023 ↓ Station ↑ Train No. 16328 Guruvayur-Madurai ExpressJourney Commencin
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