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

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 11 (01:44)
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, Virudhunagar - 626001.
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 101 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai


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Rating: 3.3/5 (62 votes)
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Aug 27 (07:36)   06088/Shalimar - Tirunelveli Special Fare Superfast Special | VPT/Virudunagar Junction (4 PFs)
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Train Number : 06088 Shalimar to Tirunelveli Special fare Super Fast special train departs from Virudhunagar Junction.
வண்டி எண் : 06088 ஷாலிமார் - திருநெல்வேலி சிறப்புக் கட்டண அதிவிரைவு சிறப்பு ரயில் விருதுநகர் சந்திப்பில் இருந்து புறப்படும் காட்சி.
Rakes : LHB Coaches
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Coach - 1
EOG Coach - 1
Ac 3 tier Economy Coaches - 12
Hauled by : Tughlakabad (TKDD) WAG-9H 31528
Location : Near Virudhunagar Junction
Date of Photo shoot : 26.08.2024 (Monday)

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Mar 17 (08:39)   16621/Rameswaram - Mangaluru Central Weekly Express | RMM/Rameswaram (5 PFs)
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06667/06668 தூத்துக்குடி - திருநெல்வேலி முன்பதிவில்லா பயணிகள் ரயில் ஞாயிறு மட்டும் இயங்காது.

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வழி: கண்ணூர், கோழிக்கோடு, பாலக்காடு, பொள்ளாச்சி, பழனி, திண்டுக்கல், மதுரை.

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Jul 17 (18:59)   16766/Tuticorin - Mettupalayam Express (PT) | TN/Tuticorin (3 PFs)
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Introduction of T No 16765/16766 Tuticorin - Mettupalayam Biweekly Express
Ex MTP : 19/07/2024
Ex TN : 20/07/2024

CC : 2A - 1; 3A - 2; SL - 9; UR - 4; SLR
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- 2; Total - 18 ICF.

Via: Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Palani, Pollachi, Coimbatore.

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Jul 16 (00:34)   06087/Tirunelveli - Shalimar Special Fare Superfast Special | TEN/Tirunelveli Junction (5 PFs)
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06087 / 06088 Tirunelveli - Shalimar Special fare Superfast Special (2+2 Services)
Via: Virudhunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikudi, Trichy, Vridhachchalam, Villupuram, Thiruvannamalai, Katpadi, Arakkonam, Perambur, Ongole, Vijayawada, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Bhubaneswar, Kharagpur, Santragachi
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06035/06036 தாம்பரம் - கொச்சுவேலி சிறப்பு ரயில்.
வழி: செங்கல்பட்டு, விழுப்புரம், விருத்தாசலம், திருச்சி, திண்டுக்கல், மதுரை, விருதுநகர், தென்காசி, புனலூர், கொல்லம்.
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