Overview
Athipattu railway station is a railway station serving the locality of Athipattu, situated in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It lies on the Chennai Beach–Gummidipoondi suburban line of the Chennai Suburban Railway network and is operated by the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Name | Athipattu railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Athipattu, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Operator | Southern Railway, Indian Railways |
| Line | Chennai Beach–Gummidipoondi section |
| Network | Chennai Suburban Railway |
| Type | Suburban railway station |
Background
Athipattu is located in the northern suburbs of Chennai, in an area that has developed around the industrial belt of Manali, Ennore and Athipattu. The locality is closely associated with the Kamarajar Port (formerly Ennore Port) and the surrounding industrial corridor, and the railway station provides connectivity for workers and residents of these areas.
The station functions primarily as a halt for Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) suburban services running between Chennai Beach and Gummidipoondi, with several services extending further to Sullurupeta in Andhra Pradesh.
Layout and services
The station is served by suburban EMU trains operating on the broad-gauge, electrified Chennai Beach–Gummidipoondi line. Adjacent stations on this corridor include Athipattu Pudunagar towards Chennai Beach and Minjur towards Gummidipoondi.
Connectivity
- Suburban services towards Chennai Beach via Tondiarpet, Tiruvottiyur and Wimco Nagar.
- Suburban services towards Gummidipoondi and Sullurupeta via Minjur and Ponneri.
Significance
The station is part of the suburban network that links the industrial and port-related establishments north of Chennai with the city centre. The Chennai Beach–Gummidipoondi corridor is one of the four main suburban sections of the Chennai Suburban Railway and serves a significant volume of daily commuter traffic.
Related topics
- Chennai Suburban Railway
- Chennai Beach railway station
- Gummidipoondi railway station
- Athipattu Pudunagar railway station
- Minjur railway station
- Southern Railway zone
- Kamarajar Port
- Tiruvallur district
References
- Wikidata entity: Q4813672
- Indian Railways, Southern Railway zone — official timetables and station information.