Golden Rock railway station

Railway station in Tamil Nadu, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Golden Rock railway station (a.k.a. Ponmalai railway station) (station code: GOC) is an NSG–6 category Indian railway station in the Tiruchirappalli railway division of the Southern Railway zone.[1] In addition to Golden Rock, it serves residents of Subramaniyapuram, Senthaneerpuram, and Sangiliyandapuram.

Other namesPonmalai railway station
Coordinates10.7919°N 78.7100°E / 10.7919; 78.7100
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Golden Rock railway station
General information
Other namesPonmalai railway station
LocationGolden Rock, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
India
Coordinates10.7919°N 78.7100°E / 10.7919; 78.7100
SystemExpress train, Passenger train, Commuter rail and Goods railway station
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouthern Railway zone
Platforms5
Tracks8
Construction
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
Station codeGOC
Zone(s) Southern Railway zone
Division(s) Tiruchirappalli
Fare zoneIndian Railways
History
Electrified25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track layout
Track layout
km
0.0
Golden Rock Bus interchangeParking
Senthaneerpuram
overpass
goods shed
road overpass
2.8
Tiruchirappalli Bus interchangeParking
Junction
UpperRight arrow to stabling lines
junction overpass
( National Highway 83)
km
Location
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Overview

The stations handles very high traffic of both passenger and freight trains. It also plays a role of a junction, where trains move west for Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ) and Tiruchirappalli Goods Yard (TPGY). Towards west, trains proceeding to Thanjavur and towards north west connecting the chord line.[2]

Developments

Recently, the station got a new facility, housing operating and signal equipment, at the cost of 23 lakh (US$24,000). This facility has a station master's panel room, relay room, and electrical and telecom equipment room.[3]

The Tamil film Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga was extensively shot at the station.[4]

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