Vellore Cantonment railway station

Vellore Cantonment is a railway station that serves the city of Vellore, in addition to Katpadi Junction. The station is located on Villupuram–Tirupati line. It is located at the heart of the city on Infantry road (near Vellore Municipal Corporation).

Vellore Cantonment
LocationInfantry Road, Cantonment, Vellore – 632001 Tamil Nadu, India
Elevation215 metres (705 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Line(s)Broad gauge
Platforms3
Tracks5
ConnectionsTaxi, Autorickshaw, Bus
Construction
Structure typeRailway Station
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesAvailable
Disabled access
Other information
Station codeVLR
Fare zoneSouthern Railways
ElectrifiedYes

The station was originally served by a metre-gauge line. After a gauge conversion drive taken up by Southern Railways, the line was converted to a broad gauge in 2010.[1] After gauge conversion the first train Rameswaram-Tirupati Express passed through this station in April 2011.[2]

Facilities

Since this railway station is relatively new, not many facilities exist. A light refreshment functions on platform 1.

Connections

Bus facilities connecting the other parts of city and Katpadi Junction, Vellore Town, Vellore Cantonment are available right outside the railway station. Taxis and Auto are other primary modes of transport.

References
  1. "Opening of BG track between Vellore Cantonment, Villupuram awaited". The Hindu. 6 October 2010.
  2. "First passenger train starts plying on newly laid BG track". The Hindu. 2 April 2011.

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