[2] It serves the town of Tiruchendur, located in Thoothukudi district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Ponnaiah Nadar started taking efforts to connect Tiruchendur with Tirunelveli by train.

Following the efforts spearheaded by him, the Colonial government passed the resolution on 1 October 1900 favouring the establishment of rail connectivity between Tirunelveli and Tiruchendur.

Subsequently, the ‘Jilla Board Meeting’ held on 23 March 1903 gave its approval for laying the rail track between the two towns.

17.5 crore rupees have been allocated for the renovation work of Tiruchendur railway station under the Amrit Bharat scheme.