Owned by Indian Railways Platforms 8 | Operated by Southern Railway zone | |
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Location Rockins Road, Tiruchirapalli District. Tamil Nadu. PIN - 620001
India Elevation 95.05 metres (311.8 ft) Line(s) Viluppuram - Trichy Chord Line
Trichy - Dindigul
Trichy - Thanjavur
Trichy - Karaikudi
Trichy - Karur | ||
Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station is a junction station in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It serves as the headquarters for Tiruchirappalli railway division of the Southern Railway Zone. The station code is TPJ, used for official purposes.
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History
The Great Southern of India, a Railway Company was established in 1853 with Tiruchirappalli as its headquarters. In 1859, the company constructed its first railway line that connected Tiruchirappalli with Nagapattinam. Presently, Tiruchirappalli is an important railway junction in Tamil Nadu and is a separate division of the Southern Railway.
Five rail lines branch separately from Trichy junction:
- Towards north for Virudhachalam Junction
- Towards east for Thanjavur Junction
- Towards south-east for Karaikkudi Junction
- Towards south for Dindigul Junction
- Towards west for Karur Junction
Credits & Developments
Sub-urban stations
In popular culture
Tiruchchirapalli Junction is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city that is often featured in certain movies. The station has been used in certain Indian novels and art productions over the years. Few films and other programs have been filmed at the station, including: