Tiruchchirappalli Junction railway station

Tiruchchirappalli Junction railway station, also known as Trichy Junction railway station (station code: TPJ) 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. Daily approximately 15,000 passengers are using this Tiruchirappalli Junction. TPJ is the only railway station in southern railway to host diesel–electric multiple unit (DEMU) shed. Tiruchirappalli Junction is the second largest railway station in Tamil Nadu and one of the busiest railway stations in India. The station was awarded ‘Gold’ (72 points) rating in March 2020 by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) for implementing various environment-friendly measures.[3] It is the first and only station in Southern Railway to get "Gold" certification and fifth across Indian Railways.[4]

Tiruchchirappalli Junction

Trichy Junction
Indian Railways station
Entrance of Tiruchchirappalli Junction Railway Station
General information
Other namesTiruchi Junction / Trichinopoly Junction
LocationRockins Road, Tiruchirapalli district. Tamil Nadu. PIN – 620001
India
Coordinates10.7942°N 78.6854°E / 10.7942; 78.6854
Elevation95.05 metres (311.8 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouthern Railway zone
Line(s)Chord Line
Trichy–Thanjavur–Kumbakonam main line
Erode–Karur–Trichy line
Trichy–Madurai line
Trichy-Manamadurai line
Platforms9
Tracks17
ConnectionsBus, Taxi, Auto Rikshaw, OLA Point
Construction
Structure typeAt-Grade (Indo-Gothic)
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleDisabled access
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeTPJ
Zone(s) Southern Railway zone
Division(s) Tiruchirappalli
History
Opened1859 (1859)
Electrified25 kV AC 50 Hz[1]
Previous namesOld Madras Railway Station
Passengers
1,50,000 per day[2]
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Golden Rock
towards Thanjavur Junction
 Southern Railway zone Kumaramangalam
towards Pudukkottai
Golden Rock
towards Chennai Egmore
Tiruchirappalli Palakkarai
towards Karur Junction
 Punggudi
towards Dindigul Junction
Track layout
Track layout
km
Up arrow to
Thanjavur
Junction
UpperRight arrow
to Bharat Heavy
Electricals Ltd siding
Left arrow to
Viluppuram
Junction
LowerRight arrow to
Golden Rock
Railway Workshop
LowerLeft arrow to
Golden Rock
Diesel Loco Shed
Down arrow to
Tiruchirappalli
goods yard
0.0
Golden Rock Bus interchangeParking
Senthaneerpuram
overpass
Up arrow to
Tiruchirappalli
goods yard
UpperLeft arrow to Karur Junction
traction substation
goods shed
road overpass
2.8
Tiruchirappalli Bus interchangeParking
 Junction
UpperRight arrow to stabling lines
junction overpass
( National Highway 83)
Down arrow to rail yard
Right arrow to Karaikkudi Junction
Down arrow to Dindigul Junction
km
Location
Interactive map

History
Name board of Tiruchirappalli Junction

The Great Southern of India, a railway company was established in 1853 with Tiruchirappalli as its headquarters.[5] In 1859, the company constructed its first railway line that connected Tiruchirappalli with Nagapattinam.[5] Presently, Tiruchirappalli is an important railway junction in Tamil Nadu and is a separate division of the Southern Railway.[6]

Five rail lines branch separately from Trichy Junction:

Credits and developments

It has been awarded 5 stars for electricity conservation. Golden Rock Railway Workshop and Diesel Loco Shed were involved in maintaining the bogies and locomotives respectively for passenger and freight operations. The station is also equipped with free Wi-Fi,[7] retiring rooms,[8] and AC lounge for passengers at 1st platform.[9] The construction of new platform no.8 is on fastrack to reduce the waiting of trains. There is Frequent Passenger Trains towards Karur, Erode, Thanjavur, Karaikudi, Virudhachalam and Dindigul.

Urban stations

Suburban stations
  • Kumaramangalam (KRMG)
  • Tondamanpatti (TOM)
  • Mutharasanallur (MTNL)
  • Mekkudi (MKY)
  • Jiyapuram (JPM)
  • Elamanur (EL)
  • Perugamani (PGN)
  • Pullambadi (PMB)
  • Valadi (VLDI)
  • Lalgudi (LLI)
  • Punggudi (PUG)
  • Kolatur (KLS)
  • Pettaivaithalai (PNI)

Tiruchchirappalli Junction is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city so has often featured in movies. The station has been used in some Indian novels and art productions over the years. Films and other programs filmed at the station, include:

See also

References
  1. Syed Muthahar, Saqaf (30 January 2010). "Electrified BG section to be inaugurated". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  2. R. Rajaram (22 July 2016). "Tiruchi Junction to get Wi-Fi". The Hindu. Tiruchi. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  3. "Trichy Junction bags green railway station certification". The Times of India. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  4. Southern Railway. "Chennai Central became the first Station in Southern Railway to get the prestigious Green Building Certification".
  5. Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 321. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.
  6. "Tiruchchirappalli division". Southern Railway zone. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  7. "Trichy railway junction gets free Wi-Fi". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  8. "Retiring rooms in Tiruchi Junction, a big hit". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  9. "AC Waiting Lounge Trichy". IndiaMike.com. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
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