It was previously known as Tondiarpet Marshalling Yard railway station.

It serves the neighbourhood of Tondiarpet, a suburb of Chennai, and is located 6 km north of Chennai Central railway station.

Chennai Port Trust ground is close to this railway station.

[2] The railway station was initially known as Tondiarpet marshalling yard railway station and later renamed to V. O. C. Nagar.

The lines at the station were electrified on 13 April 1979, with the electrification of the Chennai Central–Gummidipoondi section.