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WCN/Wimco Nagar (3 PFs)
विमको नगर
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Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 12 2022 (10:23)
Wimco Nagar railway station (WCN) is located in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It has 3 platforms and serves as a local station on the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. The station is known for its proximity to the Wimco Nagar industrial area and offers basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and restrooms.

Tourism

**Kapaleeshwarar Temple** - An ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
**Parthasarathy Temple** - A famous temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.
**Thiruvalluvar Temple** - A temple dedicated to the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar.
**Santhome Church** - A historic Catholic church built in the 16th century.
**Masjid-i-Ibrahim** - A mosque with a rich history and architectural significance.

Food

**Sangeetha Veg Restaurant** - Popular for its south Indian vegetarian fare.
**A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan)** - Serves a wide variety of vegetarian dishes.
**Saravana Bhavan** - Known for its South Indian vegetarian meals and snacks.
**Gokul Restaurant** - Offers a variety of vegetarian options including North Indian dishes.
**Krishna Veg Restaurant** - Provides delicious vegetarian meals at reasonable prices.

Station Address

Station Rd, Ramanathapuram, Wimco Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Pin- 600057
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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KAVM/Kathivakkam 3 km     TVT/Tiruvottiyur 3 km     ENR/Ennore 4 km     VOC/V.O.C. Nagar 5 km     TNP/Tondiarpet 6 km     KOK/Korukkupet 7 km     KOKG/Korukkupet Good 8 km     WST/Washermanpet 8 km     BBQ/Basin Bridge Junction 9 km     RPM/Royapuram 9 km    
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Dec 25 2023 (18:54) Vehicular Subway Construction Begins at Wimco Nagar Railway Station in Chennai (www.thehindu.com)
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News Entry# 535157   
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Dec 25 2023 (18:54)
Station Tag: Wimco Nagar/WCN added by hrid22~/2099623
Stations:  Wimco Nagar/WCN  
read full article... Work on subway at Wimco Nagar railway station may start soon

A limited-use vehicular subway is being constructed at Wimco Nagar railway station in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai. The railways has almost completed its work on the box structure, and the Highways Department will begin construction of ramps, service lanes, footpaths, drainage, and electrical lines within a few weeks. The 343 meter long, 7.5...
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meter wide, two-lane subway will cost ₹21 crore and is expected to take 18 months to complete. Residents of the area have expressed relief at the project, citing the constant inconvenience caused by the closure of Level Crossing 6 (LC6), which is used by approximately 60-70 trains daily. The closure of LC6 makes it difficult for residents of 25 localities, including Kargil Nagar and Annamalai Nagar, to access Tiruvottiyur High Road and the Wimco Nagar Market. The project is expected to greatly benefit residents.

Chennai ke Tiruvottiyur mein Wimco Nagar railway station pe ek limited-use vehicular subway banaya ja raha hai. Railways apna kaam almost khatam kar chuka hai aur Highways Department kuchh weeks mein ramps, service lanes, footpaths, drainage aur electrical lines banana shuru karega. Ye 343 meter lamba aur 7.5 meter chauda, do...
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lane wala subway ₹21 crore mein ban raha hai aur yeh 18 months mein complete hone wala hai. Is area ke residents ne is project se relief maana hai, kyunki Level Crossing 6 (LC6) ka band rehna unke liye bahut pareshani ka baat hai. LC6 se roz 60-70 trains guzarti hain aur yeh band rehne se Kargil Nagar aur Annamalai Nagar jaise 25 localities ke residents ko Tiruvottiyur High Road aur Wimco Nagar Market jane mein mushkil hoti hai. Is project se residents ko bahut fayda hoga.
Oct 11 2020 (08:09) Metro trains set to get new route maps with 9 north Chennai stations (m.timesofindia.com)
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CHENNAI: Metro trains will soon have new route maps, which will include the new nine stations in the upcoming 9km north Chennai line from Washermenpet to...
read full article... Metro trains set to get new route maps with 9 north Chennai stations
Mar 24 2018 (01:50) CHANGES IN TRAIN SERVICES IN CHENNAI - GUMMIDIPUNDI SECTION on 24.03.2018 & 25.03.2018 (www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in)
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News Entry# 332387   
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Mar 24 2018 (01:54)
Station Tag: Wimco Nagar/WCN added by SWR intrastate trains for Karnataka^~/36147

Mar 24 2018 (01:54)
Station Tag: Kathivakkam/KAVM added by SWR intrastate trains for Karnataka^~/36147

Mar 24 2018 (01:54)
Station Tag: Ennore/ENR added by SWR intrastate trains for Karnataka^~/36147

Mar 24 2018 (01:54)
Station Tag: Sullurupeta/SPE added by SWR intrastate trains for Karnataka^~/36147

Mar 24 2018 (01:54)
Station Tag: Chennai Moore Market Complex/MMCC added by SWR intrastate trains for Karnataka^~/36147

Mar 24 2018 (01:54)
Station Tag: Gummidipundi/GPD added by SWR intrastate trains for Karnataka^~/36147

Mar 24 2018 (01:54)
Station Tag: Chennai Central/MAS added by SWR intrastate trains for Karnataka^~/36147

Mar 24 2018 (01:54)
Station Tag: Bitragunta/BTTR added by SWR intrastate trains for Karnataka^~/36147

Mar 24 2018 (01:54)
Train Tag: Bitragunta - Chennai Central Passenger/57240 added by SWR intrastate trains for Karnataka^~/36147
Due to Line Block to facilitate engineering works at Ennore yard in Chennai – Gummidipundi section, changes will be made in the pattern of train services...
read full article... CHANGES IN TRAIN SERVICES IN CHENNAI - GUMMIDIPUNDI SECTION on 24.03.2018 & 25.03.2018
Nov 11 2016 (14:16) Metro depot coming up at Wimco Nagar (epaperbeta.timesofindia.com)
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News Entry# 285411   
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Nov 11 2016 (2:17PM)
Station Tag: Wimco Nagar/WCN added by Karthik Iyer^~/248735
Stations:  Wimco Nagar/WCN  
Shed To Keep Trains Spic And Span
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read full article... Metro depot coming up at Wimco Nagar
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