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'''Pallavaram railway station''' is one of the railway station of the [[Chennai Beach]]–[[Chengalpattu|Chengelpet]] section of the [[Chennai Suburban Railway Network]]. It serves the neighbourhood of [[Pallavaram]], [[Pammal]], [[Nagalkeni]], [[Anakaputhur]], [[Pozhichalur]], [[Cowl Bazaar]], [[Kolapakkam]], [[Gerugambakkam]], [[Thiruneermalai]], [[Kundrathur]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kunrathur Town Panchayat|url=http://www.townpanchayat.in/kunrathur/town_profile|access-date=2020-08-15|website=www.townpanchayat.in}}</ref> [[Mangadu]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mangadu Town Panchayat|url=http://www.townpanchayat.in/mangadu/town_profile|access-date=2020-08-15|website=www.townpanchayat.in}}</ref> and [[Keelkattalai]]. It is situated about {{cvt|23|km}} from Chennai Beach, and has an elevation of {{cvt|4|m}} above [[Mean sea level|sea level]]. | '''Pallavaram railway station''' is one of the railway station of the [[Chennai Beach]]–[[Chengalpattu|Chengelpet]] section of the [[Chennai Suburban Railway Network]]. It serves the neighbourhood of [[Pallavaram]], [[Pammal]], [[Nagalkeni]], [[Anakaputhur]], [[Pozhichalur]], [[Cowl Bazaar]], [[Kolapakkam]], [[Gerugambakkam]], [[Kovur, Chennai|Kovoor]], [[Thandalam, Chennai|Thandalam]], [[Tharapakkam]], [[Thiruneermalai]], [[Kundrathur]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kunrathur Town Panchayat|url=http://www.townpanchayat.in/kunrathur/town_profile|access-date=2020-08-15|website=www.townpanchayat.in}}</ref> [[Mangadu (South Chennai)|Mangadu]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mangadu Town Panchayat|url=http://www.townpanchayat.in/mangadu/town_profile|access-date=2020-08-15|website=www.townpanchayat.in}}</ref> and [[Keelkattalai]]. It is situated about {{cvt|23|km}} from Chennai Beach, and has an elevation of {{cvt|4|m}} above [[Mean sea level|sea level]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Pallavaram Railway Station is one of the terminal for Southern Line of [[Chennai Suburban Railway|Chennai Suburban Railway Network]] next to [[Tambaram railway station|Tambaram Railway Station]] and [[Chengalpattu Junction railway station|Chengalpattu Railway Station]]. During Meter Gauge several years back, Eight Peak Hour Services between Chennai Beach and Pallavaram Railway Station has been operated.Later the services were removed after conversion to Broad Gauge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/jul/29/what-clips-emus-wings-1850051.html|title=What clips EMUs’ wings?|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-12-10}}</ref> | Pallavaram Railway Station is one of the terminal for Southern Line of [[Chennai Suburban Railway|Chennai Suburban Railway Network]] next to [[Tambaram railway station|Tambaram Railway Station]] and [[Chengalpattu Junction railway station|Chengalpattu Railway Station]]. During Meter Gauge several years back, Eight Peak Hour Services between Chennai Beach and Pallavaram Railway Station has been operated. Later, the services were removed after conversion to Broad Gauge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/jul/29/what-clips-emus-wings-1850051.html|title=What clips EMUs’ wings?|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-12-10}}</ref> | ||
== Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200px> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200px"> | ||
File:ChennaiSuburbanRailway Pallavaram1.jpg|View of Pallavaram railway station | File:ChennaiSuburbanRailway Pallavaram1.jpg|View of Pallavaram railway station | ||
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Revision as of 14:01, 9 May 2022
 Pallavaram பல்லாவரம் | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station of Chennai Suburban Railway and Southern Railways | ||
 Pallavaram railway station | ||
| Other names | பல்லவபுரம் | |
| Location | Railway Station Road, Arumalai Chavadi, Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 043, India | |
| Coordinates | 12°58′2″N 80°9′7″E / 12.96722°N 80.15194°E | |
| Owned by | Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways | |
| Line(s) | South and South West lines of Chennai Suburban Railway | |
| Bus operators | MTC | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | Standard on-ground station | |
| Parking | Available | |
| Other information | ||
| Station code | PV | |
| Fare zone | Southern Railways | |
| History | ||
| Opened | Early 1900s | |
| Electrified | 15 November 1931[1] | |
| Previous names | South Indian Railway | |
| Services | ||
1 Peak Hour EMU between PV and MSB  RailWire WiFi (Google Station) | ||
| Location | ||
  Pallavaram Location in Chennai  Pallavaram Location in Tamil Nadu  Pallavaram Location in India | ||
Pallavaram railway station is one of the railway station of the Chennai Beach–Chengelpet section of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. It serves the neighbourhood of Pallavaram, Pammal, Nagalkeni, Anakaputhur, Pozhichalur, Cowl Bazaar, Kolapakkam, Gerugambakkam, Kovoor, Thandalam, Tharapakkam, Thiruneermalai, Kundrathur,[2] Mangadu,[3] and Keelkattalai. It is situated about 23 km (14 mi) from Chennai Beach, and has an elevation of 4 m (13 ft) above sea level.
History
Pallavaram railway station lies on the Chennai Beach—Tambaram suburban section of the Chennai Suburban Railway, which was opened to traffic on 11 May 1931. The tracks were electrified on 15 November 1931.[1] The section was converted to 25 kV AC traction on 15 January 1967.[4]
Pallavaram Railway Station is one of the terminal for Southern Line of Chennai Suburban Railway Network next to Tambaram Railway Station and Chengalpattu Railway Station. During Meter Gauge several years back, Eight Peak Hour Services between Chennai Beach and Pallavaram Railway Station has been operated. Later, the services were removed after conversion to Broad Gauge.[5]
Facilities
Pallavaram Railway Station is one of the busiest station after Tambaram, Guindy, Mambalam and Egmore in the Chennai Beach–Tambaram section.
The station is closer to Pallavaram Bus Terminus on the Grand Southern Trunk Road. The station's proximity to Friday Market and Chennai Airport also makes it one of the important station.
Currently, single special train is being operated between Chennai Beach and Pallavaram on morning session during peak hour.
RailWire WiFi services are available at the station.
Mini bus services are available from the eastern side of the station to Keelkattalai, Tirusulam Sakthi Nagar.
Double discharge platforms are available on the western side of the station.
All the level crossings are upgraded as Railway Over Bridges and Railway Under Bridges.
Gallery
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View of Pallavaram railway station
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Electric Traction - I". IRFCA.org. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- ↑ "Kunrathur Town Panchayat". www.townpanchayat.in. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ↑ "Mangadu Town Panchayat". www.townpanchayat.in. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ↑ "IR Electrification Chronology up to 31.03.2004". History of Electrification. IRFCA.org. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- ↑ "What clips EMUs' wings?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
External links
| Pallavaram | |||
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| Next station east north/north: Tirusulam |
South West Line, Chennai Suburban | Next station south/south west: Chrompet |
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| Stop number: 15 | km from start: 23.15 | ||
| Pallavaram | |||
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| Next station northbound: Tirusulam |
South Line, Chennai Suburban | Next station southbound: Chrompet |
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| Stop number: 15 | km from start: 23.15 | ||
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