Railway Stations in Purasawalkam

Railway Connectivity in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

About Railway Connectivity in Purasawalkam

Purasawalkam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is served by 32 railway stations across 1 railway zone. This comprehensive directory provides complete information about all railway stations including station codes, zones, divisions, and station classifications to help you plan your train journeys effectively.

The Indian Railways network is one of the largest railway systems in the world, operating across 18 zones and covering over 68,000 kilometers of track. Each railway station is assigned a unique station code (typically 2-5 characters) which is used for ticket booking, train scheduling, and tracking. Understanding the railway infrastructure in Purasawalkam helps travelers find the nearest station, check train availability, and plan convenient journeys.

Railway stations are classified into different categories based on their importance, passenger traffic, and facilities available. Major stations (A1, A category) offer extensive facilities including waiting rooms, refreshment areas, wheelchair accessibility, and parking. Smaller stations (B, C, D categories) provide basic amenities suitable for local and passenger trains. The station type classification helps travelers understand what facilities to expect at each location.

Whether you're booking tickets, planning travel routes, checking train schedules, or locating the nearest railway station, this directory provides accurate and up-to-date information about railway connectivity in Purasawalkam. Use your browser's search function to quickly find specific stations or browse the complete list organized by railway zones for better understanding of the regional railway network.

32 Railway Stations

1 Railway Zones

How to Use This Railway Directory

Finding railway station information in Purasawalkam is straightforward. The stations are organized by railway zones below. Each station listing includes the unique station code (essential for booking tickets on IRCTC), full station name, railway zone abbreviation, division name, and station category. Use your browser's search (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to quickly locate a specific station by name or code. Station codes are used when booking tickets online, checking PNR status, or searching train schedules on Indian Railways platforms. The zone and division information helps understand which railway administrative region manages each station.

Complete List of Railway Stations (32)

Other (Other) 32 stations

ASHOK NAGAR

Code: ASKN

CHENNAI BEACH

Code: MSB

CHENNAI CENTRAL SUBURBAN STATION

Code: MASS

CHENNAI CHETPAT

Code: MSC

CHENNAI EGMORE

Code: MS

CHENNAI FORT

Code: MSF

CHENNAI PARK

Code: MPK

CHENNAI PARK TOWN

Code: MPKT (TOWN)

CHEPAUK

Code: MCPK

CHINTADARIPET

Code: MCPT

GUINDY

Code: GDY

KASTURBA NAGAR

Code: KTBR

KODAMBAKKAM

Code: MKK

KORUKKUPET JN

Code: KOK (JN)

KOTTURPURAM

Code: KTPM

METUPALAIYAM

Code: MTP

PARK CIRCUS

Code: PQS

PERAMBUR

Code: PER

PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL CHENNAI

Code: MAS

ROYAPURAM

Code: RPM

SAIDAPET

Code: SP

SANJIVAIH PARK

Code: SJVP

THARAMANI

Code: TRMN

THATHANKULAM

Code: TTQ

TIRUVALLIKENI

Code: MTCN

TIRUVANMIYUR

Code: TYMR

TIRUVOTTIYUR

Code: TVT

TONDIARPET

Code: TNP

VYASARPADI

Code: VPY

VYASARPADI JEEVA

Code: VJM

WASHERMANPET

Code: WST

WIMCO NAGAR

Code: WCN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a railway station code and how is it used?

A railway station code is a unique 2-5 character identifier assigned to each railway station in India. These codes are used throughout the Indian Railways system for train scheduling, ticket booking on IRCTC, PNR enquiry, train tracking, and official railway communications. For example, New Delhi station uses the code NDLS, Chennai Central uses MAS, and Mumbai Central uses MMCT. When booking tickets online or checking train schedules, you'll need to enter these station codes to specify your boarding and destination points.

How are railway zones different from divisions?

Indian Railways is organized into 18 zones (like Southern Railway, Western Railway, etc.) which are further subdivided into divisions for operational management. Zones are the highest administrative units responsible for policy, planning, and overall management of railway operations in their geographic area. Divisions are smaller operational units within zones that handle day-to-day train operations, maintenance, and local administration. Each station falls under one division, which in turn belongs to one zone. This hierarchical structure helps manage the massive Indian Railways network efficiently.

What do station categories (A1, A, B, C, D, etc.) mean?

Railway stations are classified into categories based on passenger earnings, strategic importance, and facilities available. A1 and A category stations are major hubs with highest passenger traffic, extensive facilities including waiting rooms, food courts, parking, and accessibility features. B category stations are important junctions with good facilities. C and D category stations are smaller with basic amenities, primarily serving local passengers. E and F categories are the smallest halt stations. The category affects the facilities you can expect, train stops, and services available at each station.