It serves the neighbourhood of Korukkupet, a suburb of Chennai, and is located 4 km north of Chennai Central railway station.

The lines at the station were electrified on 13 April 1979, with the electrification of the Chennai Central–Gummidipoondi section.

[1] In 2007, a road overbridge project to replace the level crossing No.

Work commenced in 2009, and is expected to be completed by end 2012.

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