Railway Information
Eriyodu Railway Station (EDU) on the Salem–Karur–Dindigul line
Station Details
| Station name | Eriyodu (Eriodu) |
|---|---|
| Station code | EDU |
| Line | Salem–Karur–Dindigul |
| Zone / Division | Southern Railway · Salem |
| Category | NSG–6 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Elevation | 258–261 m |
| Address | State Highway 74, Pannaipatti Road, Eriyodu – 624702 |
| Phone | 04551-293072 |
| Nearest airport | Madurai (~80 km) |
Route
Eriyodu is an intermediate station on the Salem Junction–Karur Junction line, which became operational in May 2013. The station lies between Vembur and Dindigul Junction on SH 74. It serves as an important stop for passengers travelling toward Karur, Erode, and connections to Bangalore via interchange at major junctions.
Route: Madurai ↔ Karur / Dindigul ↔ Karur via Kodai Road, Dindigul, Eriyodu, Palaiyam, Karur
Nearest Railway Stations
| Station | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ayyalur | 11.9 km |
| Akkaraippatti | 24.8 km |
| Reddiyar Chattram | 34.2 km |
| Vellodu | 35.6 km |
| Dindigul Junction | ~21 km (line) |
| Karur Junction | ~53 km (line) |
Trains at Eriyodu
Halting trains (verify current timings on Indian Railways):
| Train | Route | Arr. | Dep. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16321 / 16322 NCJ–CBE Exp / CBE–NCJ Exp |
Nagercoil ↔ Coimbatore | 12:24 / 14:54 | 12:25 / 14:55 |
| 16845 ED–SCT Express |
Erode ↔ Tirunelveli | 15:49 | 15:50 |
Notable Routes (via Eriyodu)
- 826 — Tirunelveli–Erode via Dindigul, Eriyodu, Karur
- 6731 — Thoothukudi–Bangalore via Dindigul, Eriyodu, Karur
- 6610 — Coimbatore–Nagercoil (daily)
- 6340 — Nagercoil–Mumbai (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)
Train numbers and schedules may change. Always confirm on the official Indian Railways enquiry portal before travel.
Eriyodu Map
10.533°N, 78.067°E · Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu 624702