Madurai East railway station

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Madurai East railway station
Indian Railways station
General information
LocationKamarajapuram Road, Kamarajapuram, Balarangapuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
India
Coordinates 9°54′33″N78°08′05″E / 9.9091°N 78.1346°E / 9.9091; 78.1346 Coordinates: 9°54′33″N78°08′05″E / 9.9091°N 78.1346°E / 9.9091; 78.1346
Elevation135 metres (443 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by Madurai railway division
Line(s) RameswaramManamadurai line
Platforms1
Tracks3
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeMES
Fare zone Southern Railway
History
ElectrifiedNo
Previous names Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway

Madurai East railway station is a small railway station in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. Its code is MES. It serves Madurai city. The station consists of only 1 platform which spans 325 meters and can able to handle upto 18 coached train. The platform is not well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation. [1]

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Major trains

No.Train No.Train NameOriginDestination
156724/56723Madurai PassengerRameswaram Madurai

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References

  1. "MES/Madurai East". India Rail Info.