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VLCY/Velachery (4 PFs)
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 26 2022 (19:41)
Velachery Railway Station (VLCY) is located in the bustling Velachery neighborhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, serving as a vital transit hub for the city's southern suburbs.
The station features 4 platforms, offering convenient access to numerous local and long-distance trains, and amenities include waiting rooms, ticket counters, and basic food stalls.
Velachery is known for its vibrant shopping streets, diverse dining options, and proximity to several educational institutions and religious sites, making it an interesting destination for visitors.

Tourism

Sri Venkateswara Perumal Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located in Velachery.
Annapoorneshwari Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Goddess Annapoorneshwari, known for her blessings.
Thiruvalluvar Statue: A towering statue of the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, overlooking the city.
Velachery Amman Temple: A local temple dedicated to Goddess Amman, visited by locals and devotees.
St. Thomas Mount Church: A historic church built on the site where Saint Thomas is believed to have been martyred.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: Popular South Indian vegetarian chain serving a wide range of dosas, idlis, and other delicacies.
Hotel Sangeetha: Well-known vegetarian restaurant offering a mix of South Indian and North Indian dishes.
Annapoorna: Famous for its South Indian vegetarian meals, including thalis and set menus.
Baskin-Robbins: Offers a variety of ice creams, sundaes, and other frozen desserts.
McDonald's: Serves classic vegetarian burgers, fries, and other fast food options.

Station Address

Velachery Railway Station Road, Subramaniam Colony, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Velachery, Chennai. Pin Code - 600042 .
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: n/a
Type: Terminus   Category: SG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Number of Platforms: 4
Number of Halting Trains: 0
Number of Originating Trains: 0
Number of Terminating Trains: 0
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Rating: 5.0/5 (11 votes)
cleanliness - excellent (2)
porters/escalators - excellent (1)
food - excellent (1)
transportation - excellent (2)
lodging - excellent (1)
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safety - excellent (1)

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Mar 07 (08:16) Chennai Metro to Extend MRTS Line, Award Contract for Electrical and Mechanical Works (www.newindianexpress.com)
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News Entry# 544106   
  Past Edits
Mar 07 2024 (08:16)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by karbang~/50057

Mar 07 2024 (08:16)
Station Tag: Velachery/VLCY added by karbang~/50057

Mar 07 2024 (08:16)
Station Tag: Guindy/GDY added by karbang~/50057
read full article... Plan to extend MRTS to Guindy or Little Mount

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is extending the MRTS line from Velachery to Tambaram, creating a 26km corridor. They're updating the feasibility report and reassessing travel demand with Systra MVA Consulting. The extension will likely connect to either Guindy or Little Mount stations. CMRL has also awarded a contract worth...
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Rs 138 crore to Universal MEP Projects for electrical and mechanical work on 22 elevated stations in corridor 5, from Koyambedu Market to Elcot Park.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Velachery se Tambaram tak MRTS line ko extend kar raha hai, jisse 26km ka corridor ban jaayega. Woh feasibility report ko update kar rahe hai aur Systra MVA Consulting se travel demand ko reassess kar rahe hai. Extension shayad Guindy ya Little Mount stations se connect...
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hoga. CMRL ne corridor 5 ke 22 elevated stations, Koyambedu Market se Elcot Park tak, electrical and mechanical work ke liye Universal MEP Projects ko Rs 138 crore ka contract diya hai.
Aug 25 2023 (11:23) Beach-Chintadripet MRTS suspended for Seven months (www.newindianexpress.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
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Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Gummidipundi/GPD added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Avadi/AVD added by karbang~/50057

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Station Tag: Velachery/VLCY added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Chintadripet/MCPT added by karbang~/50057

Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by karbang~/50057
For the assistance of passengers, additional counters have been opened at Chintadripet station.
CHENNAI: ...
read full article... Beach-Chintadripet MRTS suspended for Seven months
Jul 14 2023 (23:30) Construction of Velachery-St. Thomas Mount MRTS stretch will be completed by end of July (www.thehindu.com)
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News Entry# 519233   
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Jul 14 2023 (23:30)
Station Tag: Velachery/VLCY added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

Jul 14 2023 (23:30)
Station Tag: St Thomas Mount/STM added by PrakharYadav^~/622971
Stations:  St Thomas Mount/STM   Velachery/VLCY  
Work on the 500-m stretch between the St. Thomas Mount and Adambakkam railway stations will be jointly undertaken by the Southern Railway and Chennai Metro Rail...
read full article... Construction of Velachery-St. Thomas Mount MRTS stretch will be completed by end of July
Jun 25 2023 (13:34) Target set to complete the MRTS section Velachery - St. Thomas Mount (Parangimalai) before July! (www.livechennai.com)
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News Entry# 517675   
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Jun 25 2023 (13:34)
Station Tag: St Thomas Mount/STM added by Prakhar Yadav^~/622971

Jun 25 2023 (13:34)
Station Tag: Velachery/VLCY added by Prakhar Yadav^~/622971
Stations:  St Thomas Mount/STM   Velachery/VLCY  
Target set to complete the MRTS section Velachery - St. Thomas Mount (Parangimalai) before July!
read full article... Target set to complete the MRTS section Velachery - St. Thomas Mount (Parangimalai) before July!
Jun 25 2023 (12:05) Dirtiest Trains: Top 10 Unhygienic Railway Stations In India (www.india.com)
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Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
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