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MDU/Madurai Junction (7 PFs)
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Updated: Jul 03 (14:03)
Madurai Junction (MDU) is a major railway station in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is known for its bustling atmosphere, modern amenities like waiting rooms and food stalls, and its historic significance as a gateway to the ancient city of Madurai. The station has 7 platforms and provides connectivity to major cities across India.

Tourism

Meenakshi Amman Temple: One of the most famous Hindu temples in India, known for its intricate gopurams (tower structures).
Thiruparankundram Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Muruga, located on a hilltop.
Koodal Azhagar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, famous for its annual festival.
Alagar Koil: A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located on a hilltop and known for its scenic views.
Gandhi Museum: A museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, showcasing artifacts and exhibits.

Food

Sree Annapoorna: Known for its authentic South Indian vegetarian meals.
Aachi Mess: Popular for its delicious dosas and idlis.
Saravana Bhavan: Offers a wide variety of South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Hotel Woodlands: Provides a buffet-style vegetarian breakfast and lunch.
Anjappar: Famous for its vegetarian thalis and snacks.

Station Address

Off. West Veli Street, Railway Junction Road, Madurai - 625 001
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 133 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai
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Aug 28 (16:17) Vande Bharat Express Expands Network, New Routes Launched and Sleeper Class Trains in Demand
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 566938   
  Past Edits
Aug 28 2024 (16:17)
Station Tag: Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore)/BNC added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 28 2024 (16:17)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 28 2024 (16:17)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 28 2024 (16:17)
Station Tag: Nagercoil Junction/NCJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 28 2024 (16:17)
Train Tag: Nagercoil - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express/20628 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 28 2024 (16:17)
Train Tag: Chennai Egmore - Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express/20627 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 28 2024 (16:17)
Train Tag: Bengaluru Cantt. - Madurai Vande Bharat Express/20672 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 28 2024 (16:17)
Train Tag: Madurai - Bengaluru Cantt. Vande Bharat Express/20671 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
The Vande Bharat Express, a semi-high-speed, self-propelled train with modern amenities, will be launched on three new routes: Meerut to Lucknow, Chennai to Nagercoil, and Bengaluru to Madurai, on August 31st. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the trains. These trains are expected to improve connectivity. Additionally, a Vande Bharat...
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train will begin operating on the Bikaner to Delhi route in November, offering a 4-hour journey with daily service starting in November. The Vande Bharat Express, known as Train 18, is India's first indigenously manufactured semi-high-speed train. It boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and comes equipped with modern features like GPS-based passenger information, Wi-Fi, and CCTV cameras for enhanced security. The increasing demand for sleeper class Vande Bharat trains for longer routes is being addressed, as currently, all operational Vande Bharat trains only offer chair car and executive chair car classes.

Vande Bharat Express, ek semi-high-speed, self-propelled train hai jisme state-of-the-art passenger amenities hain. Ye train 31 August ko 3 new routes par chalaayi jaayengi: Meerut se Lucknow, Chennai se Nagercoil, aur Bengaluru se Madurai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi isko virtually flag off karenge. Ye trains connectivity ko badhaava degi. Iske alawa,...
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Bikaner se Delhi route par bhi ek Vande Bharat train November mein chalne lagegi, jisme 4 ghante ki journey hogi aur har din service chalegi. Vande Bharat Express, jo Train 18 ke naam se bhi jaani jati hai, India ki pehli indigenously manufactured semi-high-speed train hai. Iski top speed 160 km/h hai aur isme GPS-based passenger information, Wi-Fi, aur CCTV cameras jaisi modern facilities hain. Sleeper class Vande Bharat trains ki demand badh rahi hai, jo lambi distances par chal sakti hai, jaise ki Delhi-Mumbai aur Delhi-Howrah. Phir bhi, abhi tak sabhi Vande Bharat trains sirf chair car aur executive chair car class mein hain, jo chhote distances ke liye chalti hain.

read more... PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat trains on August 31 for THESE routes | Check list

Aug 27 (21:13) New Vande Bharat Express Trains to Connect Chennai, Nagercoil, Madurai, and Bengaluru
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 566890   
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Aug 27 2024 (21:13)
Station Tag: Nagercoil Junction/NCJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 27 2024 (21:13)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 27 2024 (21:13)
Station Tag: Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore)/BNC added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 27 2024 (21:13)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 27 2024 (21:13)
Train Tag: Bengaluru Cantt. - Madurai Vande Bharat Express/20672 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 27 2024 (21:13)
Train Tag: Madurai - Bengaluru Cantt. Vande Bharat Express/20671 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 27 2024 (21:13)
Train Tag: Nagercoil - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express/20628 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 27 2024 (21:13)
Train Tag: Chennai Egmore - Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express/20627 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
India is introducing two new Vande Bharat Express trains, connecting Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil and Madurai to Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate both services on August 31st. These trains are expected to enhance connectivity and provide faster, more comfortable travel for passengers. This will be the first time the...
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Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat will operate daily.

India mein do new Vande Bharat Express trains launch hone jaa rahe hain, jo Chennai Egmore ko Nagercoil aur Madurai ko Bengaluru se connect karenge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dono services ka inauguration 31 August ko karenge. Yeh trains connectivity badhaane aur passengers ke liye fast aur comfortable travel experience...
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dene ke liye hai. Yeh pehli baar hoga jab Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat daily operate hoga.

read more... Southern India to get two new Vande Bharat Express trains; Check details here

Jun 29 (07:01) Bengaluru-Madurai Vande Bharat Express Launch Postponed, Expected in Early July
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 558138   
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Jun 29 2024 (07:01)
Station Tag: SMVT Bengaluru/SMVB added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Jun 29 2024 (07:01)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
The Bengaluru-Madurai Vande Bharat Express, initially scheduled to launch on June 20th, was postponed due to a train accident in West Bengal. It is now expected to begin service in early July as a special train, operating a limited number of trips. The train will cover the 430 km distance in...
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8 hours, departing Madurai at 5:15 am and arriving in Bengaluru at 1:15 pm. The return journey leaves Bengaluru at 1:45 pm and arrives in Madurai at 10:25 pm. The train is expected to stop at Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Karur, and Salem, with possible additional stops at Namakkal and KR Puram. Fares are estimated to be around Rs 1,200-1,300 for chair-car passengers and Rs 1,800-2,000 for executive-class travellers.

Bengaluru-Madurai Vande Bharat Express, jo 20 June ko launch hone wala tha, West Bengal mein train accident ke wajah se postpone ho gaya. Ab yeh July ke shuruaat mein special train ke roop mein shuru hone wala hai, jismein limited trips honge. Train 430 km ki distance 8 hours mein cover...
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karega, Madurai se 5:15 am par chalta hai aur Bengaluru 1:15 pm par pahunchta hai. Return journey Bengaluru se 1:45 pm par shuru hota hai aur Madurai 10:25 pm par pahunchta hai. Train Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Karur aur Salem mein rukne wala hai, aur Namakkal aur KR Puram mein bhi rukne ki possibility hai. Fares chair-car passengers ke liye Rs 1,200-1,300 aur executive-class travellers ke liye Rs 1,800-2,000 tak hone ka andaza hai.

read more... Bengaluru-Madurai Vande Bharat Express to start operations as a special train from July

Jun 27 (07:08) Bengaluru to get its 7th Vande Bharat Express train in early July, initially as a special service
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 557856   
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Jun 27 2024 (07:08)
Station Tag: SMVT Bengaluru/SMVB added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Jun 27 2024 (07:08)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Bengaluru is set to get its seventh Vande Bharat Express train in early July, which will initially operate as a special service between SMVT Bengaluru and Madurai. This service was originally planned to start on June 20th but got delayed due to a train accident in West Bengal. The train will...
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run for a limited period based on demand, with its regular operation subject to approval by the Railway Board. It will operate as a special train until then. The Madurai division has already received the trainset and is prepared to start the service within two weeks. The train will be maintained at Madurai Junction and is expected to be the fastest train between Bengaluru and Madurai, covering the 430km distance in 8 hours. The tentative timetable shows departures from Madurai at 5:15 am and from SMVT Bengaluru at 1:45 pm. The train will stop at Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Karur and Salem, with possible stops at Namakkal and KR Puram. The estimated chair-car fare is between Rs. 1,200 - 1,300 and the executive-class fare is expected to be Rs. 1,800 - 2,000.

Bengaluru ko July ke shuruaat mein apna saatvaan Vande Bharat Express train milne wala hai, jo pehle ek special service ke roop mein SMVT Bengaluru aur Madurai ke beech chalaya jaayega. Ye service 20 June ko shuru hone wali thi lekin West Bengal mein train accident ke kaaran delay ho gayi....
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Train demand ke aadhar par limited samay ke liye chalegi, aur Railway Board se regular operation ki approval milne ke baad hi regular service shuru hogi. Iske baad, yeh ek special train ke roop mein chalegi. Madurai division ne trainset ko pa liya hai aur 2 hafte ke andar service start karne ke liye taiyar hai. Train Madurai Junction pe maintain ki jaayegi aur Bengaluru aur Madurai ke beech sabse tez train hone ki ummeed hai, jo 430 km ki duri 8 ghante mein poori karegi. Tentative timetable ke mutabik, train Madurai se subah 5:15 pe chalegi aur SMVT Bengaluru se dopahar 1:45 pe. Train Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Karur aur Salem mein rukengi, aur Namakkal aur KR Puram pe bhi ruk sakti hai. Chair-car fare Rs. 1,200 - 1,300 ke beech hone ki ummeed hai aur executive-class fare Rs. 1,800 - 2,000 hone ki ummeed hai.

read more... Bengaluru-Madurai Vande Bharat Express to start in July as a special train

Jun 19 (11:15) PM Modi to Inaugurate New Vande Bharat Express Trains in Chennai, Enhance Railway Infrastructure
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 556772   
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Jun 19 2024 (11:15)
Station Tag: Basin Bridge Junction/BBQ added by Sravan/914085

Jun 19 2024 (11:15)
Station Tag: KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore)/SBC added by Sravan/914085

Jun 19 2024 (11:15)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Sravan/914085

Jun 19 2024 (11:15)
Station Tag: Nagercoil Junction/NCJ added by Sravan/914085

Jun 19 2024 (11:15)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Sravan/914085
Posted by: Sravan 63 news posts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on June 20th to inaugurate several railway projects. This includes launching two new Vande Bharat Express trains: Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil and Madurai-Bengaluru. He will also inaugurate a Vande Bharat maintenance depot at Basin Bridge and the doubling work on the Aralvaimozhi-Nagercoil and Melapalayam-Tirunelveli lines. To...
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handle increased passenger traffic, Southern Railway is introducing special bi-weekly trains between Tambaram and Ramanathapuram. The Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express will now operate daily, replacing its previous weekly schedule.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 20 June ko Chennai jaayenge aur railway projects ka inauguration karenge. Isme do new Vande Bharat Express trains ka launch bhi hai: Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil aur Madurai-Bengaluru. Unka Basin Bridge mein ek Vande Bharat maintenance depot ka bhi inauguration karenge aur Aralvaimozhi-Nagercoil aur Melapalayam-Tirunelveli lines pe...
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doubling work ka bhi. Zyada passengers ko handle karne ke liye, Southern Railway Tambaram aur Ramanathapuram ke beech special bi-weekly trains chala rahi hai. Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express ab daily chalega, pehle woh weekly chalta tha.

read more... Chennai: Prime Minister Modi To Flag Off Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express On June 20

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