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Location Korattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Owned by Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways Line(s) West, North West and West South lines of Chennai Suburban Railway. Structure type Standard on-ground station Address 600076, Gandhi Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600053 Owners Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways Similar Thirumullaivoyal railway station, Pattaravakkam railway station, Annanur railway station, Villivakkam railway station, Ambattur railway station | ||
Korattur Railway Station is a railway station on the Chennai Central–Arakkonam section of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. Located 12 km from Chennai Central railway station, the station serves the neighbourhoods of Korattur, Kolathur and Padi. It has an elevation of 12.85 m above sea level. It is situated in the western part of Chennai.
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History
The first lines in the station were electrified on 29 November 1979, with the electrification of the Chennai Central–Tiruvallur section. Additional lines at the station were electrified on 2 October 1986, with the electrification of the Villivakkam–Avadi section.
Layout
The station has four tracks, two exclusively for suburban trains. The suburban tracks are served by a side platform and an island platform. The station's entrance and the ticket counter are located on the side platform. The platforms are connected by means of a footbridge for pedestrians.
Developments
A subway to replace level crossing no. 4 at the railway station has been planned at a cost of ₹ 112.5 million, for which tenders have been finalised.