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TEN/Tirunelveli Junction (5 PFs)
Local Name: Nellai
तिरुनेलवेली जंक्शन
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Mar 10 2024 (08:45)
Tirunelveli Junction, also known as TEN, is a major railway station located in the heart of Tirunelveli city in Tamil Nadu. It is well-connected to major cities across India and boasts a vibrant atmosphere with numerous amenities like waiting rooms, food stalls, and shops. Travellers often find themselves drawn to the city's rich cultural heritage, evident in its ancient temples like the Nellaiappar Temple, and its bustling markets, offering a unique shopping experience.

Tourism

Nellaiappar Temple: An ancient Shiva temple, a major pilgrimage site known for its intricate architecture and rich history.
Srivilliputhur Andal Temple: A renowned Vishnu temple, located around 70 km from Tirunelveli, known for its stunning architecture and religious significance.
Koodal Azhagar Temple: A famous Vishnu temple, situated on the banks of the Tamirabarani River, attracting devotees from far and wide.
Tiruchendur Murugan Temple: A prominent Murugan temple, located around 60 km from Tirunelveli, known for its scenic location and spiritual significance.
Kalakkadu Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve: A wildlife sanctuary, offering a chance to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the region.

Food

Sree Annapoorna: Famous for its delicious South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Hotel Saravana Bhavan: A well-known chain serving a wide range of vegetarian meals and snacks.
Hotel Woodlands: Offers a variety of vegetarian options, including North Indian and Chinese cuisines.
Sri Krishna Sweets: Known for its traditional South Indian sweets and snacks.
Hotel Madurai Idly: Serves authentic South Indian breakfast items and snacks.

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off. Swami Nellaiappar High Road, Tirunelveli 627 001
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 38 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai
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Jan 08 (07:17) Vande Bharat Express to Add Eight Cars, Boosting Capacity for Pongal Travel
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Jan 08 2025 (07:18)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Jan 08 2025 (07:18)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Jan 08 2025 (07:18)
Train Tag: Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express/20665 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Jan 08 2025 (07:18)
Train Tag: Tirunelveli - Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express/20666 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat to have 16 cars from January 11

Starting January 11th, the Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express will be augmented with eight additional cars, increasing its capacity to 16 chair cars and two executive chair cars. This expansion, necessitated by consistently high occupancy rates (120-130%), will provide increased travel options for passengers, particularly those traveling during the Pongal...
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holidays. The train, introduced in September 2023, covers 650 km in 8 hours, stopping at Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchi, Villupuram, and Tambaram.

11 January se, Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Express mein aath extra coaches add kiye jaa rahe hain. Ab ismein 16 chair cars aur 2 executive chair cars honge. Yeh badlav zyada passengers ko seat milne mein madad karega, khass karke Pongal holidays ke time. September 2023 mein shuru hui yeh...
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train 650 km 8 hours mein cover karti hai aur Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchi, Villupuram, aur Tambaram stations pe rukti hai. 120-130% occupancy rate ki wajah se yeh faisla liya gaya hai.
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will the additional tickets be opened for booking any time ?
or will the existing waitlisted passengers move to CNF and the remaining alone would be opened ?

i believe additionally 400 seats would be available , and also WL of upto 200 will get a CNF Seat
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but if some one can clarify on how additional seat allocation would be, it would be more useful
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Dec 28 2024 (18:42) South Central Railway Announces Train Service Changes Due to Maintenance Work
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Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
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Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
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Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Kazipet Junction/KZJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Secunderabad Junction/SC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
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Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Rameswaram/RMM added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Tenali Junction/TEL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Dec 28 2024 (18:42)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

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Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Change in pattern of train services between Kazipet and Vijayawada announced; check details here

South Central Railway announced changes to train services due to maintenance work (Per-Non Interlocking) at Motumari Jn between Kazipet and Vijayawada. Train No. 12512 (Thiruvananthapuram North - Gorakhpur) on December 29th is cancelled. Train No. 22646 (Thiruvananthapuram North - Indore) on December 28th will use a diverted route via Dr MGR...
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Chennai Central, Renigunta, Gooty, Dhone, Kacheguda, Moula Ali ‘G’ Cabin, Kazipet, and Balharshah (previously cancelled, now diverted). Train No. 22645 (Indore - Thiruvananthapuram North) on December 30th will also use a diverted route via Balharshah, Kazipet, Moula Ali ‘G’, Kacheguda, Dhone, Gooty, Renigunta, and Dr MGR Chennai Central (previously cancelled, now diverted).

South Central Railway ne Motumari Jn ke paas maintenance work (Per-Non Interlocking) ki wajah se train services mein badlav ki announcement ki hai, yeh Kazipet aur Vijayawada section ke beech hai. Train No. 12512 (Thiruvananthapuram North se Gorakhpur) 29 December ko cancel hai. Train No. 22646 (Thiruvananthapuram North se Indore) 28...
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December ko Dr MGR Chennai Central, Renigunta, Gooty, Dhone, Kacheguda, Moula Ali ‘G’ Cabin, Kazipet, aur Balharshah se diverted route se chalega (pehle cancel tha, ab divert kiya gaya hai). Train No. 22645 (Indore se Thiruvananthapuram North) 30 December ko bhi Balharshah, Kazipet, Moula Ali ‘G’, Kacheguda, Dhone, Gooty, Renigunta, aur Dr MGR Chennai Central se diverted route se chalega (pehle cancel tha, ab divert kiya gaya hai).
Dec 10 2024 (06:14) Proposal to Expand Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express Due to High Demand
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Popularity soars for Nellai to Chennai VB, rlys plans capacity upgrade

Due to overwhelmingly high demand, Madurai railway division proposes expanding the Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express (launched Sept 24, 2023) from eight to sixteen cars. The proposal, supported by passenger associations and the Southern Railway's commercial branch, cites consistently high occupancy rates (122.72% in October and 119.55% in November). The...
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convenient timings—departing Tirunelveli at 6:00 am and arriving at Chennai Egmore at 1:50 pm, with convenient stops at Madurai (7:50 am) and Trichy (9:50 am)—contribute to its popularity. The return journey departs Chennai Egmore at 2:50 pm, reaching Tirunelveli at 10:40 pm. Divisional Railway Manager Sharad Srivastava confirmed the proposal's submission, anticipating a swift decision.

Madurai railway division ne Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express (Sept 24, 2023 ko launch hua tha) ko 8 se 16 coaches mein badhane ka proposal diya hai, kyunki is premium train ki demand bahut zyada hai. Yeh proposal headquarters ke paas hai, aur unko positive response ki umeed...
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hai. October mein 122.72% aur November mein 119.55% occupancy rate ke saath, yeh train bahut popular hai. Iska timing bhi bahut convenient hai – Tirunelveli se 6 am chalta hai aur Chennai Egmore 1:50 pm pe pahunchta hai. Madurai aur Trichy mein bhi convenient stops hain. Divisional Railway Manager Sharad Srivastava ne proposal submit hone ki confirm kiya hai, aur unhe jaldi decision ki umeed hai.
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Nov 16 2024 (19:17) Easier Access to Kashmir: Indian Railways to Launch Direct Train Services in 2025
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Nov 16 2024 (19:17)
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Nov 16 2024 (19:17)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by ProRF.^~/2111393

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Station Tag: Srinagar Kashmir/SINA added by ProRF.^~/2111393
Railways: नए साल में ट्रेन से दिल्ली टू श्रीनगर सफर के लिए रहे तैयार, जाने वंदे भारत का रूट,किराया और टाइमिंग

Starting in 2025, travel to Kashmir will become significantly easier thanks to the Indian Railways. Obstacles in the crucial T-1 tunnel between Katra and Srinagar have been resolved, paving the way for train services on this route. This will directly connect cities like Delhi and Kanyakumari to Srinagar. The...
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railway aims to complete the project by December 31st, 2024, to launch Delhi-Srinagar trains in January 2025. A Vande Bharat sleeper train is being considered, and Prime Minister Modi may inaugurate the project on Republic Day, pending discussions with the PMO.

2025 se Kashmir jaana bahut easy hone wala hai, thanks to Indian Railways. Katra aur Srinagar ke beech ki T-1 tunnel mein aa rahi problems solve ho gayi hain, jisse train service jaldi shuru hogi. Delhi aur Kanyakumari jaise cities ab directly Srinagar se judeinge. Railway ka target hai ki...
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yeh project 31 December tak complete ho jaaye, taaki January mein Delhi se direct train chalu ho sake. Unka plan hai ki ek Vande Bharat sleeper train bhi chalaayi jaaye, aur PM Modi is project ko Republic Day pe launch kar sakte hain, PMO se baat chal rahi hai.
Nov 13 2024 (13:40) Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Expresses to Get 16-Car Rakes Amid High Patronage
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Nov 13 2024 (13:40)
Station Tag: Tirunelveli Junction/TEN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Soon, seating capacity of Vande Bharat Express to be doubled

The highly popular Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express, currently operating with 8-car rakes, will be getting an upgrade with an additional 8-car set, making them 16-car trains. This decision comes after the trains consistently saw a high patronage, exceeding 120% capacity. The Madurai Railway Division requested the augmentation, citing...
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the overwhelming demand. The trains, which started in September 2023, offer a comfortable travel experience with 530 seats in Chair Cars and Executive Chair Cars. They operate with a well-timed schedule, completing the 650 km journey between Tirunelveli and Chennai in 7.5 hours with stops at several stations. Additionally, a special Vande Bharat Express running between Chennai Egmore and Nagercoil since September 2024, which already operates with 16-car rakes, also witnessed significant patronage. The expansion of the Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat is expected to further increase competition with flight services on the Chennai – Madurai/Thoothukudi routes.

Tirunelveli se Chennai Egmore jaane wala Vande Bharat Express, jiska abhi 8-car rake hai, usme 8-car aur add hone wala hai, jisse yeh 16-car train ban jaayenge. Ye decision isliye liya gaya kyunki train bahut popular hai, aur 120% capacity se zyada passengers use kar rahe hain. Madurai Railway Division ne...
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ye upgrade maanga tha, kyunki passengers ki demand bahut zyada hai. Ye train September 2023 mein start huye the, aur inme Chair Cars aur Executive Chair Cars mein 530 seats hain. Ye train bahut aache time pe chalte hain, aur 650 km ka journey Tirunelveli se Chennai 7.5 hours mein pura kar lete hain, aur raste mein kuchh stations pe rukte hain. Iske saath hi, Chennai Egmore se Nagercoil tak ek special Vande Bharat Express bhi September 2024 se chal raha hai, jiska already 16-car rake hai, aur usme bhi bahut passengers travel kar rahe hain. Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat ka expansion se Chennai – Madurai/Thoothukudi route pe flight services ki competition badhne ki ummeed hai.
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