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MAS/MGR Chennai Central (12 PFs)
Local Name: Chennai Central, Madras Central,MGR Central
पुरट्चि तलैवर डाॅ. एम. जी. रामचंद्रन (चेन्नै) सेंट्रल
புரட்சித் தலைவர் டாக்டர் எம்.ஜி. இராமச்சந்திரன் (சென்னை ) மத்திய

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 06 (18:34)
MGR Chennai Central (MAS) is a major railway station in Chennai, India, serving as a central hub for the Southern Railway zone. It boasts 12 platforms, making it a bustling transportation center. The station is known for its vibrant atmosphere, offering various amenities like food stalls, shops, and waiting areas.

Tourism

Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate architecture.
Parthasarathy Temple: A prominent temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, with a unique chariot festival.
San Thome Basilica: A Roman Catholic basilica built over the tomb of Saint Thomas, one of the apostles of Jesus.
St. Mary's Church: A historic Anglican church dating back to the 17th century.
The Marina: A sprawling beach that offers stunning views and a peaceful ambiance.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: A popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for its dosas and idlis.
A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan): Offers a wide range of South Indian vegetarian dishes, including their famous filter coffee.
Sangeetha: A well-established chain serving authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Krishna Sweets: A popular spot for sweets and snacks, also known for its vegetarian meals.
Ratna Cafe: A local favorite offering delicious vegetarian South Indian fare at affordable prices.

Station Address

Kannappar Thidal, Station Rd, Periyamet, Chennai Central 600003
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-1
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai


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Number of Platforms: 12
Number of Halting Trains: 12
Number of Originating Trains: 75
Number of Terminating Trains: 75
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Rating: 4.4/5 (840 votes)
cleanliness - good (109)
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Yesterday (23:55)   22159/Mumbai CSMT - MGR Chennai Ctrl SF Express (PT) | MAS/MGR Chennai Central (12 PFs) | AJNI/WAP-7/37575
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CR AJNI WAP-7 #37575 Leading By INDIAN RAILWAY Arrived 5 Mins Early On Standing PF No. 11 MGR Chennai Central.. With 22159 CSMT - MAS, SF Express..!!
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Recently found out that the Vande Metro (VM) introduced between Bhuj and ADI is a completely unreserved train. Why was an unreserved train introduced as an ICE?
Vande Bharat (VB) trains turn out to be the contemporary version of Shatabdi trains meant for premium intercity travel, and VMs being unreserved AC trains turn out to be nothing but modern AC MEMUs?
What about the most widely accepted form of reserved intercity and janshatabdi trains? No contemporary trainset versions for them?
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could have introduced this UR AC VM over ADI-ST/ BL section for better utilization, and introduced a regular ICE between Bhuj and ADI.
What is seriously wrong with this govt?

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One of the most iconic landmarks in Chennai City, and the highest grossing railway station in South India, and that too by some distance.
Situated less than a mile away from it's other most famous railway station Chennai Egmore, Dr MGR Chennai Central is as iconic as Chennai city itself.
MAS Central is arguably the most famous Central Station in IR, though Cawnpore (Kanpur) Central is also very widely known.
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Central remains the main hub of long distance trains coming in and out of the city. It also forms an important suburban constituent of Chennai Suburban Railways, namely the Central Arrakoram EMU services. The closest railway station to Central is Chennai Park lying on the Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu line. It is a relatively small station. The closest major station is Egmore.

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Sep 26 (17:31)   MAS/MGR Chennai Central (12 PFs)
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