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'''Katpadi Junction''' is the primary railway station that serves the city of [[Vellore]]. The station is located on [[Chennai]] - [[Bangalore]] and [[Villupuram]] - Tirupati lines. It is located at the northern end of the city on Chittor Highway connecting [[Cuddalore]][[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Chittoor]] [[Andhra Pradesh]]<ref>Katpadi Junction location details: http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/36</ref> <ref>Partial list of train from Katpadi Junction: http://www.haivellore.com/daily_train_timings.php</ref> |
'''Katpadi Junction (Tamil: காட்பாடி சந்திப்பு)''' is the primary railway station that serves the city of [[Vellore]]. The station is located on [[Chennai]] - [[Bangalore]] and [[Villupuram]] - Tirupati lines. It is located at the northern end of the city on Chittor Highway connecting [[Cuddalore]][[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Chittoor]] [[Andhra Pradesh]]<ref>Katpadi Junction location details: http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/36</ref> <ref>Partial list of train from Katpadi Junction: http://www.haivellore.com/daily_train_timings.php</ref> |
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The station is served by 5 platforms, of which platforms 4 and 5 primarily serve trains bound from\to Vellore Cantonment and from\to Andhra Pradesh.<ref>VLR to TPTY (via KPD): http://indiarailinfo.com/search/36/6621?kkk=1281005363518</ref><ref>Direct MEMU from VLR to MSB (via KPD): http://indiarailinfo.com/search/exact/6621/2030</ref> |
The station is served by 5 platforms, of which platforms 4 and 5 primarily serve trains bound from\to Vellore Cantonment and from\to Andhra Pradesh.<ref>VLR to TPTY (via KPD): http://indiarailinfo.com/search/36/6621?kkk=1281005363518</ref><ref>Direct MEMU from VLR to MSB (via KPD): http://indiarailinfo.com/search/exact/6621/2030</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:51, 14 November 2010
Katpadi Junction (KPD),vellore | |
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| General information | |
| Standort | Cuddalore Chittor Highway, Katpadi, Vellore - 632007 Tamil Nadu, India |
| Elevation | 213 meters |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Line(s) | Broad Gauge |
| Platforms | 5 |
| Tracks | 9 |
| Connections | Taxi, Autorickshaw, Bus |
| Bauwesen | |
| Structure type | Railway Station |
| Parking | Available |
| Bicycle facilities | Available |
| Other information | |
| Station code | KPD |
| Fare zone | Southern Railways |
| History | |
| Electrified | Yes |
Katpadi Junction (Tamil: காட்பாடி சந்திப்பு) is the primary railway station that serves the city of Vellore. The station is located on Chennai - Bangalore and Villupuram - Tirupati lines. It is located at the northern end of the city on Chittor Highway connecting CuddaloreTamil Nadu and Chittoor Andhra Pradesh[1] [2]
The station is served by 5 platforms, of which platforms 4 and 5 primarily serve trains bound from\to Vellore Cantonment and from\to Andhra Pradesh.[3][4]
Platforms 1 to 3 primarily serve trains bound to Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore and Kerala directions.[5]
Facilities
A food plaza maintained by IRCTC is located on platforms 1 and 2. Platform 1, 2 and 3 platforms also have refreshment stalls, ranging from Aavin milk booth to Fruit stalls. Waiting rooms are present in platforms 1, 2 and 3.[6]
A CMC Hospital help desk functions at Platform 1[7]
Parking
Car parking is in the southern end of the station, oppposite to the main entrance. Bike parking is further inside, close to railway staff quarters
Transport
Bus facilities connecting the Railway station to the main city is available right outside the railway station. Taxis and Auto are other primary modes of transport.
See also
References
- ^ Katpadi Junction location details: http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/36
- ^ Partial list of train from Katpadi Junction: http://www.haivellore.com/daily_train_timings.php
- ^ VLR to TPTY (via KPD): http://indiarailinfo.com/search/36/6621?kkk=1281005363518
- ^ Direct MEMU from VLR to MSB (via KPD): http://indiarailinfo.com/search/exact/6621/2030
- ^ Direction bound Train reference: http://home.cmcvellore.ac.in/misc/volunteer_guide_new/page7.htm
- ^ TOI article about IRCTC food plaza: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/Yeshwantpur-Bangalore-Cantonment-to-have-food-plazas-soon/articleshow/5581273.cms
- ^ CMC Helpdesk on Platform number 1: http://www.cmch-vellore.edu/pdf/aguidetocmc.pdf