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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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Jun 16 (17:08) Indian Railways Launches Two New Vande Bharat Express Trains
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Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by karbang~/50057

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PM Modi To Flag off 2 New Vande Bharat Express Trains On June 20; Check Expected Route And Timetable

Indian Railways is introducing two new Vande Bharat Express trains. One will operate daily between Chennai Egmore and Nagercoil, while the other will run between Bengaluru and Madurai. PM Modi will flag off the Chennai-Nagercoil train in Chennai on June 20th, 2024, and the Bengaluru-Madurai train via video conference from...
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Chennai. He will also inaugurate other railway projects in Chennai. The Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express (06067) will depart Chennai Egmore at 5:15 AM every Thursday starting January 1st, arriving at Nagercoil at 2:10 PM. The return train (06068) leaves Nagercoil at 2:50 PM and reaches Chennai Egmore at 11:45 PM.

Indian Railways do new Vande Bharat Express trains launch kar rahe hain. Ek train Chennai Egmore aur Nagercoil ke beech daily chalega, aur dusra Bengaluru aur Madurai ke beech chalega. PM Modi Chennai mein 20 June, 2024 ko Chennai-Nagercoil train ko flag off karenge, aur Bengaluru-Madurai train ko Chennai se video...
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conference ke through flag off karenge. Chennai mein aur bhi railway projects ko inaugurate bhi karenge. Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express (06067) har Thursday ko Chennai Egmore se 5:15 AM pe chalta hai aur 2:10 PM pe Nagercoil pahunchta hai. Return train (06068) Nagercoil se 2:50 PM pe chalta hai aur Chennai Egmore pe 11:45 PM pe pahunchta hai.
Jun 15 (17:40) PM Modi to Inaugurate Railway Projects in Chennai, Flag Off New Vande Bharat Express
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Jun 15 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore)/SBC added by GondiaSamnapurE~/1327025

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Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by GondiaSamnapurE~/1327025
Prime Minister Modi to visit Chennai on June 20, will flag off Chennai- Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Chennai on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He will inaugurate several railway projects including the Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express and its maintenance depot near Basin Bridge Railway Junction. Mr. Modi will also inaugurate the Aralvainozhi-Nagercoil & Melappalayam-Thirunelveli line doubling work and the Nagercoil Town-Nagercoil Junction-Kanyakumari...
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line doubling work. He will also flag off, via video conference, the new Madurai to Bengaluru Vande Bharat train.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Chennai mein Thursday, June 20, 2024 ko visit karenge. Unka Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express aur Basin Bridge Railway Junction ke paas iska maintenance depot ka inauguration karne ka program hai. Mr. Modi Aralvainozhi-Nagercoil aur Melappalayam-Thirunelveli line doubling work aur Nagercoil Town-Nagercoil Junction-Kanyakumari line doubling work...
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ka bhi inauguration karenge. Wo video conference ke zariye Chennai se new Madurai to Bengaluru Vande Bharat train ko bhi flag off karenge.
Jun 12 (18:14) Bharat Gaurav Dakshina Yatra to Kanyakumari via Hubballi announced
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The Government of Karnataka, in association with IRCTC Limited, has announced the “Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Dakshina Yatra,” a theme-based pilgrimage tour via Hubballi covering prominent South...
Bharat Gaurav Dakshina Yatra to Kanyakumari via Hubballi announced
Jun 06 (16:02) IRCTC launches 'Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga' Bharat Gaurav train from Secunderabad
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PR No. 124 - IRCTC Announces “Divya Dakshin Yatra’ with Jyotirlinga” from Secunderabad

The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is launching another Bharat Gaurav tourist train, the 'Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga', departing from Secunderabad on June 22, 2024. This 9-day tour will take passengers to various pilgrimage sites in South India, including Tiruvannamalai, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum, Trichy, and Thanjavur. ...
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The train provides boarding/de-boarding facilities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, catering, accommodation, tour escorts, security, travel insurance, and IRCTC tour managers for assistance. The tour costs between Rs. 14,250 and Rs. 28,450 depending on the category. Meanwhile, the 19th trip of the 'Ayodhya – Kashi: Punya Kshetra Yatra' Bharat Gaurav train, departing from Secunderabad on June 8, 2024, will be fully booked with 726 tourists. This journey takes passengers to Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Gaya.

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) ek aur Bharat Gaurav tourist train, 'Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga' launch kar raha hai, jo Secunderabad se 22 June, 2024 ko chalu hoga. Ye 9 din ka tour South India ke alag-alag pilgrimage sites pe le jaayega, jaise Tiruvannamalai, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum,...
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Trichy aur Thanjavur. Train Telangana and Andhra Pradesh mein boarding/de-boarding facilities, khana, rehne ki jagah, tour escorts, security, travel insurance aur IRCTC tour managers ki madad dega. Tour ki cost Rs. 14,250 se Rs. 28,450 ke beech hai, jo category pe depend karta hai. Iske saath hi, 'Ayodhya – Kashi: Punya Kshetra Yatra' Bharat Gaurav train ka 19th trip, 8 June, 2024 ko Secunderabad se chalu hoga, aur ye 726 tourists se full booked hai. Ye journey passengers ko Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Gaya le jaayega.
May 16 (05:17) Train Number Changes Announced for Chandigarh-Madurai and Madurai-Chandigarh Superfast Expresses
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Renumbering of train

The following trains will have their numbers changed due to operational reasons: * Train number 12688, the Chandigarh-Madurai Bi-weekly (Monday & Friday) Superfast express, will be renumbered as 20494 starting from September 16, 2024, at JCO. * Train number 12687, the Madurai-Chandigarh Bi-weekly (Wednesday & Sunday) Superfast express, will be renumbered as 20493...
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starting from September 18, 2024, at JCO.

Operational reasons ki wajah se, kuch trains ke number change kar diye gaye hain: * Train number 12688, Chandigarh se Madurai jaane wali Bi-weekly (Monday & Friday) Superfast express, ka number 20494 kar diya gaya hai, yeh change JCO se 16.09.2024 se hoga. * Train number 12687, Madurai se Chandigarh jaane wali Bi-weekly...
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(Wednesday & Sunday) Superfast express, ka number 20493 kar diya gaya hai, yeh change JCO se 18.09.2024 se hoga.
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