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VLCY/Velachery (4 PFs)
वेलच्चेरी
வேளச்சேரி

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 26 2022 (19:41)
Velachery Railway Station (VLCY) is located in the bustling Velachery neighborhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, serving as a vital transit hub for the city's southern suburbs.
The station features 4 platforms, offering convenient access to numerous local and long-distance trains, and amenities include waiting rooms, ticket counters, and basic food stalls.
Velachery is known for its vibrant shopping streets, diverse dining options, and proximity to several educational institutions and religious sites, making it an interesting destination for visitors.

Tourism

Sri Venkateswara Perumal Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located in Velachery.
Annapoorneshwari Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Goddess Annapoorneshwari, known for her blessings.
Thiruvalluvar Statue: A towering statue of the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, overlooking the city.
Velachery Amman Temple: A local temple dedicated to Goddess Amman, visited by locals and devotees.
St. Thomas Mount Church: A historic church built on the site where Saint Thomas is believed to have been martyred.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: Popular South Indian vegetarian chain serving a wide range of dosas, idlis, and other delicacies.
Hotel Sangeetha: Well-known vegetarian restaurant offering a mix of South Indian and North Indian dishes.
Annapoorna: Famous for its South Indian vegetarian meals, including thalis and set menus.
Baskin-Robbins: Offers a variety of ice creams, sundaes, and other frozen desserts.
McDonald's: Serves classic vegetarian burgers, fries, and other fast food options.

Station Address

Velachery Railway Station Road, Subramaniam Colony, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Velachery, Chennai. Pin Code - 600042 .
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: n/a
Type: Terminus   Category: SG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai


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Rating: 5.0/5 (11 votes)
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Jan 06 2020 (15:50)
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Sep 27 2019 (16:16)
Station Tag: St Thomas Mount/STM added by 12649⭐️ KSK ⭐️12650^~/1203948

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Station Tag: Velachery/VLCY added by 12649⭐️ KSK ⭐️12650^~/1203948
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CHENNAI: The state government has started the final stage of acquiring land for the last 500m stretch of the Velachery-St Thomas Mount Mass Rapid Transit System...
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