Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station

Mayiladuthurai Junction (station code: MV) is a junction railway station serving the town of Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, India.

Mayiladuthurai Junction
Indian Railway Station
Mayiladuthurai Junction
LocationRailway Cross Road, Mayiladuthurai, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
India
Coordinates11.0951°N 79.6284°E / 11.0951; 79.6284
Elevation17 metres (56 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouthern Railway zone
Line(s)Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur main line
Platforms5
Tracks7
ConnectionsBus stand, Taxicab stand, Auto rickshaw stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)-
ParkingYes
Disabled access
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeMV[1]
Zone(s) Southern Railway
Division(s) Tiruchirapalli
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Mayiladuthurai junction railway station
Location in Tamil Nadu

The station is a part of the Tiruchirappalli railway division of the Southern Railway Zone and connects the town to various parts of the state as well as the rest of the country. It is classified as an "A" category railway station in the Trichy railway division of the Southern Railway Zone. It is one of the busiest and top revenue generating stations of the Southern Railway zone after Tiruchirapalli TPJ, Thanjavur TJ in Tiruchirapalli division.

Location and Layout

The railway station is located off the Sarathattai Street,Railway Cross Road south-west of Mayiladthurai. The nearest bus depot is located in Mayiladuthurai while the nearest airport is situated 138 kilometres (86 mi) away in Tiruchirapalli.

Lines

The station is a focal point of the historic main line that connects Chennai with Thanjavur Jn via Kumbakonam. An additional line branches out to Peralam Junction, which connects to Thiruvarur Junction and Karaikal.

References

  1. "Mustseeindia". Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
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