Athipattu Pudhunagar railway station is a suburban railway station serving Athipattu New Town (Athipattu Pudhunagar), a residential locality in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The station lies on the Chennai Beach–Gummidipoondi suburban section of the Chennai Suburban Railway network, which is operated by the Chennai division of Southern Railway.
Key facts
| Name | Athipattu Pudhunagar railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Athipattu New Town, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Line | Chennai Beach–Gummidipoondi section |
| Operator | Southern Railway, Chennai division |
| Network | Chennai Suburban Railway |
| Electrified | Yes |
Overview
The station is one of several halts on the northern suburban corridor of Chennai, which connects the city's commercial core at Chennai Beach to Gummidipoondi on the Andhra Pradesh border. It primarily serves daily commuters from the Athipattu Pudhunagar township and adjoining residential settlements, including workers travelling to industrial estates and port-related facilities in the Ennore–Manali belt.
Location and connectivity
Athipattu Pudhunagar is situated between the neighbouring stations on the Chennai Beach–Gummidipoondi line and is accessible by Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) services that operate at regular intervals through the day. The surrounding area falls within the broader Ennore industrial region of north Chennai, which includes thermal power facilities, the Kamarajar Port and various manufacturing units.
Services
The station is served by suburban EMU trains running between Chennai Beach, Chennai Central, Tiruvottiyur, Ennore and Gummidipoondi. It functions as a halt station and is not a terminating point for long-distance trains.
Significance
As part of the Chennai Suburban Railway, the station contributes to the affordable mass transit options that link the northern outskirts of the Chennai Metropolitan Area to the city centre, supporting both daily commuting and access to industrial employment zones in north Chennai.
Related topics
- Chennai Suburban Railway
- Chennai Beach railway station
- Gummidipoondi railway station
- Southern Railway zone
- Chennai railway division
- Ennore
- Tiruvallur district
References
- Wikidata: Q4813673
- Indian Railways, Southern Railway zone — Chennai division