The station lies on the Tiruchendur-Thoothukudi state highway. There are many salt fields in the surrounding areas . The main reason for building this station was for freight transport. The salt manufactured were processed in mills, then packed and finally transported. But now salt transportation through goods train has stopped.[3]
Services
Chendur Express is the only direct train from this station to Chennai. There are passenger trains to Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Palani & Tiruchendur from Arumuganeri.[4]