It is situated at a distance of 51 km from Chennai Beach junction and is located on NH 45 in Singaperumal Koil, with an elevation of 45 m above sea level.

The lines at the station were electrified on 9 January 1965, with the electrification of the Tambaram—Chengalpattu section.

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

LC47 at the station is being replaced by an overbridge with a roundabout on top at a cost of ₹ 520 million.

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