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KPD/Katpadi Junction (5 PFs)
Local Name: Vellore
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Updated: Mar 24 (11:10) by PBPJVK~
Katpadi Junction (KPD) is a major railway station in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, with 5 platforms. Located on the NH-234, it's a key stop for travelers heading towards Chennai, Bangalore, and other destinations. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and book stalls, making it convenient for passengers. The vibrant city of Vellore itself offers an eclectic mix of historical landmarks, shopping opportunities, and local cuisine, making Katpadi Junction a popular hub for exploration.

Tourism

Sri Venkateswara Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located in Tirupati.
Jalakandeswarar Temple: An ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Vellore.
Arulmigu Sri Vellore Fort: A historical fort with a temple dedicated to Goddess Valli, located in Vellore.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, located in Vellore.
St. John's Church: A historic church located in Vellore, showcasing colonial architecture.

Food

Sangeetha Veg Restaurant: A popular vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of South Indian dishes.
A2B Veg Restaurant: A chain restaurant known for its delicious and affordable South Indian vegetarian meals.
Saravana Bhavan: A well-known vegetarian restaurant serving traditional South Indian dishes like idli, dosa, and vada.
Hotel Woodlands: A multi-cuisine restaurant with a dedicated vegetarian section offering a variety of dishes.
Annapoorna: A popular vegetarian eatery near the station, offering a quick bite and local snacks.

Station Address

Junction Point AJJ/PAK/VM/JTJ Ph No; 0416-2642628, NH-234, Chittor Hi-Road, Katpadi, Vellore 632007
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 215 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Aug 03 (10:34) Vande Metro Trial Run Scheduled for August 3rd: Details of Journey and Features
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 563363   
  Past Edits
Aug 03 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by Sravan/914085

Aug 03 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sravan/914085

Aug 03 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sravan/914085
Posted by: Sravan 63 news posts
Vande Bharat Metro Trial Run Between Chennai And Katpadi on August 3

The Vande Metro, a new type of train designed for short distances and allowing standing passengers, will begin its trial run on August 3rd. The trial will take place between Chennai Beach and Katpadi Junction, with the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety on board. The Vande Metro is fully air-conditioned and...
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designed to travel at 130 km/h. It features automatic doors, improved toilets, and infotainment systems. The trial run will start at 9:30 AM from Chennai Beach, reaching Villivakkam at 10:10 AM for officials to board. The journey will then continue to Katpadi, arriving at 11:55 AM. The return trip will depart Katpadi at 12:15 PM, arriving back at Chennai Beach at 2:00 PM.

Vande Metro, ek naya train jo short distance ke liye banaya gaya hai aur khade hone ki jagah bhi deta hai, 3 August ko apna trial run shuru karega. Trial Chennai Beach aur Katpadi Junction ke beech hoga, aur Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety bhi isme saath honge. Vande Metro fully...
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air-conditioned hai aur 130 km/h ki speed pe chalne ke liye banaya gaya hai. Isme automatic doors, better toilers, aur infotainment systems bhi hain. Trial run Chennai Beach se 9:30 AM pe shuru hoga, aur Villivakkam pe 10:10 AM pe pahuchega, jahan officers board karenge. Phir Katpadi ke liye journey shuru hoga, aur train 11:55 AM pe pahuchegi. Return trip Katpadi se 12:15 PM pe shuru hoga, aur Chennai Beach pe 2:00 PM pe pahuchegi.
May 24 (10:38) Overcrowding on Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai Local Train Sparks Calls for MEMU Rake Upgrade
Coach Augmentations
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 553484   
  Past Edits
May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Train Tag: Tiruvannamalai - Chennai Beach MEMU Passenger/06034 added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Train Tag: Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai MEMU Passenger/06033 added by Sravan/914085
Posted by: Sravan 63 news posts
Demand for more rakes in Beach-Tiruvannamalai MEMU

Passengers traveling on the Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai local train have requested an upgrade to the MEMU rake from 8 to 12 cars due to overcrowding. This issue arose after the train's route was extended to Tiruvannamalai on May 2nd, coinciding with the Pournamani Girivalam festival on May 22nd, causing significant...
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crowding. Railway officials are considering a new regular service to Tiruvannamalai from Chennai and have submitted a request for 12-car MEMU rakes to the railway board. Passengers advocate for either upgrading the existing rake or introducing a new direct train to avoid overcrowding and inconvenience.

Chennai Beach se Tiruvannamalai jaane wala local train mein bahut bheed ho rahi hai, isliye passengers ne MEMU rake ko 8 se 12 car mein upgrade karne ki maang ki hai. 2 May ko Tiruvannamalai tak train extend kiya gaya tha, aur 22 May ko Pournamani Girivalam festival ke wajah se...
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train mein bahut bheed thi. Railway officials ne Chennai se Tiruvannamalai ke liye ek new regular service start karne ka proposal diya hai aur railway board se 12-car MEMU rakes ke liye request bhi ki hai. Passengers ya toh existing rake ko upgrade karne ya new direct train shuru karne ki demand kar rahe hain taaki bheed aur inconvenience se bacha ja sake.
May 16 (05:17) Train Number Changes Announced for Chandigarh-Madurai and Madurai-Chandigarh Superfast Expresses
IR Affairs
NR/Northern
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 552354   
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May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Yamunanagar-Jagadhri/YJUD added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Muzaffarnagar/MOZ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Meerut City Junction/MTC added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Gwalior Junction/GWL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Bhopal Junction/BPL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Nagpur Junction/NGP added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Chandrapur/CD added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Ramagundam/RDM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Sewagram Junction/SEGM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Warangal/WL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Nayadupeta/NYP added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Ambur/AB added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Vaniyambadi/VN added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Jolarpettai Junction/JTJ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Salem Junction/SA added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Erode Junction/ED added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Karur Junction/KRR added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Perambur/PER added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Dindigul Junction/DG added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Balharshah/BPQ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Ambala Cantt. Junction/UMB added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Saharanpur Junction/SRE added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Ghaziabad Junction/GZB added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (14:15)
Station Tag: Hazrat Nizamuddin/NZM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (05:17)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (05:17)
Station Tag: Chandigarh Junction/CDG added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (05:17)
Train Tag: Madurai - Chandigarh SF Express/12687 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 16 2024 (05:17)
Train Tag: Chandigarh - Madurai SF Express/12688 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
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.
Apr 24 (14:10) Eastern & Southern Railways to operate Special Trains During Summer Season
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 549588   
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Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Titagarh/TGH added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Rayagada/RGDA added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Vizianagaram Junction/VZM added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Duvvada/DVD added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Tadepalligudem/TDD added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Eluru/EE added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Rajahmundry/RJY added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Nellore/NLR added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Gudur Junction/GDR added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Perambur/PER added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Jolarpettai Junction/JTJ added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Salem Junction/SA added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Sambalpur Junction/SBP added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Rourkela Junction/ROU added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Jharsuguda Junction/JSG added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Muri Junction/MURI added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Bokaro Steel City/BKSC added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Ranchi Junction/RNC added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Ongole/OGL added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:13)
Station Tag: Dhanbad Junction/DHN added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143

Apr 24 2024 (14:12)
Station Tag: Erode Junction/ED added by Dhanbad_railway~/2255143
Erode-Dhanbad and Tambaram-Dhanbad weekly summer special trains

The Eastern Railway (ECR) and Southern Railway (SR) will operate two weekly special trains to address the expected increase in passenger traffic during the summer season. Train No. 06063/06064 will run between Erode and Dhanbad, departing Erode every Friday at 13:30 hrs from April 26th, 2024, and arriving in Dhanbad at...
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08:30 hrs on the third day. The return service, Train No. 06064, departs Dhanbad every Monday at 06:00 hrs from April 29th, 2024, and reaches Erode at 02:00 hrs on the third day. The train composition includes 2 Sleeper Class coaches, 18 General Second Class coaches, and 2 Divyangjan Friendly Second Class coaches. The second special train, Train No. 06065/06066, will operate between Tambaram and Dhanbad, departing Tambaram every Sunday at 18:15 hrs from April 28th, 2024, and arriving in Dhanbad at 08:30 hrs on the third day. The return service, Train No. 06066, departs Dhanbad every Wednesday at 06:00 hrs from May 1st, 2024, and reaches Tambaram at 22:45 hrs the following day. The train composition includes 2 Sleeper Class coaches, 16 General Second Class coaches, and 2 Divyangjan Friendly Second Class coaches.

Summer season mein jaada passenger traffic ko handle karne ke liye, Eastern Railway (ECR) aur Southern Railway (SR) do weekly special trains chalaane wala hai. Train No. 06063/06064 Erode aur Dhanbad ke beech chalega, Erode se har Friday ko 13:30 hrs pe 26th April, 2024 se, aur Dhanbad pe 08:30 hrs...
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pe third day ko pahunchega. Return service, Train No. 06064, Dhanbad se har Monday ko 06:00 hrs pe 29th April, 2024 se, aur Erode pe 02:00 hrs pe third day ko pahunchega. Train mein 2 Sleeper Class coaches, 18 General Second Class coaches, aur 2 Divyangjan Friendly Second Class coaches honge. Dusra special train, Train No. 06065/06066, Tambaram aur Dhanbad ke beech chalega, Tambaram se har Sunday ko 18:15 hrs pe 28th April, 2024 se, aur Dhanbad pe 08:30 hrs pe third day ko pahunchega. Return service, Train No. 06066, Dhanbad se har Wednesday ko 06:00 hrs pe 1st May, 2024 se, aur Tambaram pe 22:45 hrs pe next day ko pahunchega. Train mein 2 Sleeper Class coaches, 16 General Second Class coaches, aur 2 Divyangjan Friendly Second Class coaches honge.
Apr 11 (00:04) South Western Railway Announces Train Schedule Changes Due to Maintenance and Construction
IR Affairs
SWR/South Western
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 547973   
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Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: Chittoor/CTO added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: Renigunta Junction/RU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: Tirupati/TPTY added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: SSS Hubballi Junction (Hubli)/UBL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: Bagalkot Junction/BGK added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: Vijayapura (Bijapur)/BJP added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Station Tag: SMVT Bengaluru/SMVB added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Train Tag: Goa Express/12780 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Train Tag: Goa Express/12779 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Train Tag: SMVT Bengaluru - Hatia SF Express/12836 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Train Tag: SMVT Bengaluru - Tatanagar SF Express/12890 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Train Tag: Vijayawada - SSS Hubballi Express/17330 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Apr 11 2024 (00:04)
Train Tag: Vijayapura - SSS Hubballi Passenger Special/06920 added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Rescheduling, diversion & regulation of trains SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

South Western Railway is announcing several changes to train services due to ongoing maintenance and construction work. Trains running between Bagalkot-Mugalolli and Almatti-Jadramakunti stations will be rescheduled between April 12th and 14th due to engineering work. Two specific passenger trains, the Vijayapura-SSS Hubballi Daily Passenger Special (Train No. 06920) and...
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the SSS Hubballi-Vijayawada Daily Express (Train No. 17330), will see their departure times adjusted by 45 and 60 minutes, respectively. South Central Railway has announced the diversion of two trains, the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Tatanagar Express (Train No. 12890) and the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Hatia Express (Train No. 12836) due to safety work at Tirupati station. These trains will be rerouted via Katpadi, Arakkonam, and Renigunta stations, bypassing Tirupati, and for the latter, Chittoor as well. Finally, Central Railway has notified of train regulation for two trains, the Vasco Da Gama-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express (Train No. 12779) and the Hazrat Nizamuddin-Vasco Da Gama Express (Train No. 12780), due to yard remodeling work between April 10th and 16th. These trains will experience delays of 90 and 145 minutes respectively during their journey.

South Western Railway, kuch trains mein badlaav karne wala hai, kyuki maintenance aur construction ka kaam chal raha hai. Bagalkot-Mugalolli aur Almatti-Jadramakunti stations ke beech mein engineering ka kaam chalne ki wajah se, 12 April se 14 April tak kuch trains ki timing change ho jaayegi. Vijayapura-SSS Hubballi Daily Passenger Special...
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(Train No. 06920) aur SSS Hubballi-Vijayawada Daily Express (Train No. 17330) ki departure time 45 aur 60 minutes badh jaayegi. South Central Railway ne do trains, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Tatanagar Express (Train No. 12890) aur Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Hatia Express (Train No. 12836) ko divert karne ka announcement kiya hai, kyuki Tirupati station pe safety related work chal raha hai. Yeh trains Katpadi, Arakkonam, aur Renigunta stations se hoti hui chalengi, Tirupati station se bypassing karengi, aur doosri train Chittoor station bhi bypass karegi. Central Railway ne do trains, Vasco Da Gama-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express (Train No. 12779) aur Hazrat Nizamuddin-Vasco Da Gama Express (Train No. 12780) ke regulation ke baare mein bataya hai, kyuki 10 April se 16 April tak yard remodelling ka kaam chal raha hai. In trains mein 90 aur 145 minutes ki delay hogi.
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