It serves the neighbourhood of Tambaram Sanatorium and surrounding areas.

It is situated about 27 km from Chennai Beach and has an elevation of 32 m (105 ft) above sea level.

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

When the Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine expanded in the 1970s and gained importance, the railway station was built to serve the locality.

The platforms are equipped with modern facilities like display board for the arrival and departure of trains.