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VLCY/Velachery (4 PFs)वेलच्चेरीவேளச்சேரி
Track: Double Electric-Line
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. TourismSri 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. FoodSaravana 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 AddressVelachery Railway Station Road, Subramaniam Colony, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Velachery, Chennai. Pin Code - 600042 . State: Tamil Nadu Elevation: n/a Type: Terminus Category: SG-2Zone: SR/Southern Division: MGR Chennai No Recent News for VLCY/Velachery Nearby Stations in the News | Number of Platforms: 4 Number of Halting Trains: 0 Number of Originating Trains: 0 Number of Terminating Trains: 0 | 0 Follows Rating: 5.0/5 (11 votes) cleanliness - excellent (2) porters/escalators - excellent (1) food - excellent (1) transportation - excellent (2) lodging - excellent (1) railfanning - excellent (1) sightseeing - excellent (2) safety - excellent (1) |
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read full article... Plan to extend MRTS to Guindy or Little Mount
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is extending the MRTS line from Velachery to Tambaram, creating a 26km corridor. They're updating the feasibility report and reassessing travel demand with Systra MVA Consulting. The extension will likely connect to either Guindy or Little Mount stations. CMRL has also awarded a contract worth...
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Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Velachery se Tambaram tak MRTS line ko extend kar raha hai, jisse 26km ka corridor ban jaayega. Woh feasibility report ko update kar rahe hai aur Systra MVA Consulting se travel demand ko reassess kar rahe hai. Extension shayad Guindy ya Little Mount stations se connect...
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Work on the 500-m stretch between the St. Thomas Mount and Adambakkam railway stations will be jointly undertaken by the Southern Railway and Chennai Metro Rail...
read full article... Construction of Velachery-St. Thomas Mount MRTS stretch will be completed by end of July
read full article... Construction of Velachery-St. Thomas Mount MRTS stretch will be completed by end of July
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Target set to complete the MRTS section Velachery - St. Thomas Mount (Parangimalai) before July!
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