Overview
Arumuganeri railway station is a railway station located in the town of Arumuganeri in the Thoothukudi district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It serves as a wayside halt on the railway network operated by the Indian Railways and provides rail access to the local population in the southern coastal belt of Tamil Nadu.
Key facts
| Type | Railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Arumuganeri, Thoothukudi district |
| State | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Southern Railway |
Location and setting
Arumuganeri is a town situated in the Tiruchendur taluk of Thoothukudi district, close to the coastline of the Gulf of Mannar in southern Tamil Nadu. The station lies on the railway corridor that connects Tiruchendur with Tirunelveli, providing access to the wider broad-gauge network of the region.
Services
The station handles passenger services that link the temple town of Tiruchendur with Tirunelveli Junction and onwards to other parts of Tamil Nadu. Pilgrim traffic to the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple contributes significantly to the passenger volume on this line.
Significance
As a halt on the Tirunelveli–Tiruchendur branch line, Arumuganeri station forms part of the rail infrastructure that supports both pilgrim travel and the daily commute of residents in the coastal belt of Thoothukudi district. The line also serves several fishing villages and small towns along the route.
Related topics
- Tiruchendur railway station
- Tirunelveli Junction railway station
- Thoothukudi district
- Southern Railway zone
- Indian Railways
References
- Wikidata entry: Q24886232