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AJJ/Arakkonam Junction (8 PFs)
अरक्कोणम जंक्शन
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Updated: Oct 22 2023 (14:01)
Arakkonam Junction (AJJ) is a major railway station in Tamil Nadu, situated on the Chennai-Bangalore railway line. It boasts 8 platforms, offering connectivity to various destinations across the country. The station features basic amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and toilets.

Tourism

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: A famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its intricate architecture and religious significance.
Sri Arulmigu Varadaraja Perumal Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, attracting devotees from across the region.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, believed to possess divine powers.
Sri Veera Anjaneya Swamy Temple: A popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its powerful blessings.
St. Joseph's Church: A historic Christian church, known for its beautiful architecture and peaceful atmosphere.

Food

A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan): Famous for its South Indian vegetarian cuisine, especially idli, dosa, and vada.
Sangeetha: A popular vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of North and South Indian dishes.
Saravana Bhavan: Known for its delicious vegetarian meals, including thalis and set menus.
Hotel Annapoorna: A local favorite serving authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine at affordable prices.
Hotel Woodlands: A vegetarian restaurant with a wide selection of dishes, including North Indian and Chinese.

Station Address

Junction Point-MAS/RU/KPD/CGL. Number 4, RSK Complex, Goods Shed Road, PJN 1st Cross Line, State Highway-58, Arakkonam, Ranipet District, Pincode-631001
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 85 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Number of Platforms: 8
Number of Halting Trains: 126
Number of Originating Trains: 12
Number of Terminating Trains: 12
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Rating: 3.8/5 (32 votes)
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Nearby Stations

PLMG/Puliyamangalam 2 km     MSU/Mosur 5 km     CTRE/Chitteri 8 km     TO/Tiruvalangadu 10 km     AVN/Anavardikhanpettai 12 km     TKO/Takkolam 13 km     TRT/Tiruttani 14 km     MAF/Manavur 15 km     SPAM/Senji Panambakkam 18 km     MDVE/Mahendra Vadi 19 km    
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Aug 25 2023 (11:23) Beach-Chintadripet MRTS suspended for Seven months
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Aug 25 2023 (11:23)
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Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by karbang~/50057
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Aug 19 2023 (15:40)
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Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by karbang~/50057
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Station Tag: Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore)/BNC added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 19 2023 (09:46)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 19 2023 (09:46)
Station Tag: Jolarpettai Junction/JTJ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

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Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
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Aug 19 2023 (09:43)
Station Tag: Jolarpettai Junction/JTJ added by karbang~/50057

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Jun 11 2023 (11:48)
Train Tag: Hazrat Nizamuddin - Rani Kamalapati (Habibganj) Vande Bharat Express/20172 added by Rolex65/1799814

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Jun 11 2023 (21:12)
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Agree
Central station has been congested for years, and no meaningful steps have been taken.

Alternate terminal at Royapuram, Tondiarpet, Salt Cotaurs or Avadi would have helped.

Suburban services bound for Gumidipoondi have not...
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been rerouted to Beach station and remain a headache for Express rail traffic at Basin Bridge.

Diverting trains like ALLP-DHN and Raptisagar via Perambur to free up Platform space would allow for 3-4 originating night trains.

Dependence on Egmore has come down thanks to the success of the satellite terminal. Tambaram is handling more volume, but the need for the 4th line upto CGL will become unavoidable a few years down the line.
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