Arakkonam Junction railway station

Arakkonam Junction railway station (station code: AJJ) is an NSG–2 category Indian railway station in Chennai railway division of Southern Railway zone. It is located in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest railway stations in India, located on the first railway line in South India. It is located on the Guntakal–Chennai Egmore section of Mumbai–Chennai line.

Arakkonam Junction
Commuter and Regional rail station
Arakkonam Junction railway station
General information
LocationRanipet district
Tamil Nadu
India
Coordinates13°04′55″N 79°40′06″E
Owned byMinistry of Railways (India)
Operated byIndian Railways
Line(s)
Distance
Platforms8 Side platforms
Tracks12
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingAvailable
Other information
Station codeAJJ
Zone(s) Southern Railway
Division(s) Chennai
ClassificationNon-suburban 2 (NSG 2)
History
Electrified1982-83
Passengers
2011–1571,865 (Avg. per day)
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Chitteri Chennai Central–Bangalore City line Puliyamangalam
Location
Arakkonam Junction
Location in Tamil Nadu
Arakkonam Junction
Location in India
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