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VPT/Virudunagar Junction (4 PFs)
Local Name: Virudhai
विरुदुनगर जंक्शन
விருதுநகர் சந்திப்பு

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 03 2023 (21:53)
Virudunagar Junction (VPT) is a major railway station in the heart of Virudhunagar city in Tamil Nadu. It boasts 4 platforms, offering connectivity to various destinations across India. The station features basic amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and ticket booking counters, making it convenient for travelers. Beyond the station, Virudunagar is known for its vibrant markets, historic temples, and the famous 'Virudhunagar Halwa', a sweet delicacy enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Tourism

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: A majestic Hindu temple complex in Madurai, a short distance from Virudunagar.
Sri Mariamman Temple: A popular Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman.
Sri Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, known for its intricate carvings.
Sri Venkateswara Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.

Food

Sri Ram Vilas: Known for its delicious South Indian vegetarian fare.
A2B: Popular for its vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sangeetha: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes and snacks.
Hotel Saravana Bhavan: A famous chain serving traditional South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Grand Sweets: A sweet shop known for its delicious sweets and savouries.

Station Address

Railway Feeder Rd, Railway Colony Virudhunagar, District : Virudhunagar. Pin : 626001. Ph. No: 04562-243747.
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 101 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-4
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai
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Number of Platforms: 4
Number of Halting Trains: 99
Number of Originating Trains: 1
Number of Terminating Trains: 1
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Rating: 3.3/5 (62 votes)
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Jul 08 (05:37) Vande Bharat Train Skipping Virudhunagar Stop, Sparking Local Outrage (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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News Entry# 559408   
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Jul 08 2024 (05:37)
Station Tag: Virudunagar Junction/VPT added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Jul 08 2024 (05:37)
Station Tag: Nagercoil Junction/NCJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Jul 08 2024 (05:37)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Jul 08 2024 (05:37)
Train Tag: Nagercoil - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Special Fare Summer Special/06068 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Jul 08 2024 (05:37)
Train Tag: Chennai Egmore - Nagercoil Vande Bharat Special Fare Special/06067 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
read full article... VB schedule change upsets Virudhunagar residents

Local residents in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, are upset that the new Vande Bharat train schedule between Chennai Egmore and Nagercoil has removed their station as a stop. The train is scheduled to run four days a week in July, with departures from Chennai Egmore at 5 am and arrivals in Nagercoil...
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at 1:50 pm. The return journey leaves Nagercoil at 2:20 pm, arriving in Chennai Egmore at 11 pm. The train stops at Tambaram, Villupuram, Trichy, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti, and Tirunelveli. Local residents argue that Virudhunagar is a crucial junction for surrounding areas and that passengers will now have to travel to Madurai to board the train, affecting the entire district. They are calling on Southern Railway to reconsider the schedule and include a stop at Virudhunagar.

Madurai mein, Chennai Egmore aur Nagercoil ke beech Vande Bharat special train ka schedule badal gaya hai, jismein Virudhunagar ka stop nahi hai, isse waha ke log bahut upset hain. Unhone Southern Railway se request ki hai ki woh schedule mein badlaav karein aur Virudhunagar ko ek stop banaayen. Train July...
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mein hafte mein chaar din chalegi, Chennai Egmore se subah 5 baje niklegi aur Nagercoil 1:50 pm pe pahunchegi. Return journey Nagercoil se 2:20 pm pe chalta hai aur Chennai Egmore 11 pm pe pahunchta hai. Train Tambaram, Villupuram, Trichy, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti aur Tirunelveli mein rukti hai. Local logon ka kehna hai ki Virudhunagar aas-paas ke ilakon ka ek important junction hai, aur ab passengers ko train pakadne ke liye Madurai jaana padega, jisse pura district affect hoga. Unhone zonal railway se request ki hai ki woh schedule reconsider karein.
Jan 03 (13:19) PM Unveils Major Railway Projects in Tamil Nadu (mysuruinfrahub.com)
New Facilities/Technology
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 536056   
  Past Edits
Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Tiruchendur/TCN added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Sengottai/SCT added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Tenkasi Junction/TSI added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Virudunagar Junction/VPT added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Manamadurai Junction/MNM added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Mettur/MTE added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Omalur Junction/OML added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Salem Junction/SA added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Tuticorin/TN added by MysuruExpress/915229

Jan 03 2024 (13:19)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by MysuruExpress/915229
PM Unveils Major Railway Projects in Tamil Nadu
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read full article... PM Unveils Major Railway Projects in Tamil Nadu
Nov 07 2023 (19:19) Southern Railway to run Diwali Special Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Tirunelveli (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 530208   
  Past Edits
Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Virudunagar Junction/VPT added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Dindigul Junction/DG added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 07 2023 (19:19)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
MADURAI: Southern Railway will run an additional Vande Bharat service between Chennai Egmore and Tirunelveli on November 9 to clear the extra rush of passengers travelling...
read full article... Southern Railway to run Diwali Special Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Tirunelveli
Sep 20 2023 (16:11) Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat train service to commence on September 24 (www.thehindu.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 525160   
  Past Edits
Sep 20 2023 (16:18)
Train Tag: Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express/20632 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 20 2023 (16:18)
Train Tag: Tirunelveli - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express/20631 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 20 2023 (16:11)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 20 2023 (16:11)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 20 2023 (16:11)
Station Tag: Dindigul Junction/DG added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 20 2023 (16:11)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 20 2023 (16:11)
Station Tag: Virudunagar Junction/VPT added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Sep 20 2023 (16:11)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat Express Train on Sunday, September 24, 2023, through videoconferencing from New Delhi. ...
read full article... Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat train service to commence on September 24
Aug 03 2023 (09:58) Chennai-Nellai Vande Bharat Express set to launch in August – Know speed, distance, route and more (www.financialexpress.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
39239 views
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News Entry# 520933   
  Past Edits
Aug 03 2023 (09:59)
Station Tag: Tiruchchirappalli Junction/TPJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2023 (09:59)
Station Tag: Virudunagar Junction/VPT added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2023 (09:59)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2023 (09:58)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2023 (09:58)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
The eight-car train originating from Tirunelveli in the morning will arrive at Chennai Egmore by afternoon, covering a distance of 650 km in eight hours.  ...
read full article... Chennai-Nellai Vande Bharat Express set to launch in August – Know speed, distance, route and more
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Aug 03 2023 (10:18)
SeniorCitizenFromWB
SeniorCitizenFromWB   464 blog posts
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will take 8 hrs 10 mins @ 80 kph. TEN 05.40; MS 13.50||MS 15.00; TEN 23.10|
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Aug 03 2023 (10:21)
Sameer2905^~
Sameer2905^~   17248 blog posts
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As of the reports they're planning to start at 6am from TEN and reach MS at 2pm... and vice versa... but more over I've been seeing few articles stating that this train might launch in the month of November since PM not able to come and inaugurate due to unavoidable reasons.... don't know which is true and which is false... another 2 days... let's wait and see...🤔👍
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