It is situated about 18 km (11 mi) from Chennai Beach, and has an elevation of 12 m (39 ft) above sea level.

[1] The section was converted to 25 kV AC traction on 15 January 1967.

These platforms are built to accumulate 24 coaches express train.

The platforms are equipped with modern facility like display board of arrival and departure of trains.

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