It is situated at Senthil Nagar near Ambattur and has an elevation of 21.73 m above sea level.

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

Additional lines at the station were electrified on 2 October 1986, with the electrification of the Villivakkam–Avadi section.

The suburban tracks are served by an island platform, on which the station building is situated.

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