The lines at the station were electrified on 29 November 1979, with the electrification of the Chennai Central–Tiruvallur section.

These platforms are built to accumulate 24 coaches express train.

[2] In 2002, the railway department allotted ₹ 12 million for improving passenger amenities at the Pattabiram and Puliamangalam stations.

[3] A bridge connecting north bazaar with south bazaar over level crossing 10 at the Tiruvallur end of the railway station was inaugurated in 2010[4] and has a fleet of steps on either end for commuters to access the bridge.

[4] The residents are demanding that a road overbridge be built to replace the other level crossing.