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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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The most Creep and Cringe CDO/Division of Indian Railways. What's stopping them to arrange all the classes in a systematic manner. It's always clubbed. Thank God all the AC Coaches Are arranged in a single place.

I have a doubt suppose a family booked tickets of 6 members and got ticket in 3 different Coaches how will even move to communicate.
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it be SL or 3A
Suppose its From S1-S2/B1 to S3-S7/B2-B4 how will it even make sense for them move for any needs

The same thing happened for SMVT GHY tri-weekly and that was even more worst they later changed it

NFR being the Creep among all

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In future some trains are diverted and some are not running from December to February month in ECR .

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Digital Payment method Accept on DNR division like PATNA JUNCTION and ARA JUNCTION and some station

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𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 Route Network As On 28th September 2024.



Total Train Service 68.
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ZONE SERVICE
NR 11
SR 10
SER 8
CR 5
NWR 4
WR 4
SCR 4
SWR 4
ER 3
ECoR 3
ECR 3
SECR 2
WCR 2
NFR 2
NER 2
NCR 1
TOTAL 68

SERVICE FROM STATION
HWH 7
PNBE 7
NDLS 5
BSB 4
CSMT 4
MAS 4
SC 4
TATA 4
VSKP 4
NGP 3
NJP 3
RNC 3
ADI 2
AGC 2
ANVT 2
BNC 2
CBE 2
DDN 2
MAO 2
MAQ 2
MMCT 2
MS 2
MYS 2
NZM 2
PUNE 2
PURI 2
RKMP 2
ROU 2
SVDK 2
TVC 2
UDZ 2
AADR 1
AII 1
ASR 1
AYC 1
BAM 1
BBS 1
BGP 1
BSBS 1
BSP 1
BZA 1
CDG 1
DGHR 1
DLI 1
DURG 1
DWR 1
GAYA 1
GHY 1
GKP 1
GNC 1
GTNR 1
INDB 1
J 1
JP 1
JU 1
KCG 1
KGQ 1
KLBG 1
KOP 1
KURJ 1
LJN 1
LKO 1
MDU 1
MTC 1
NCJ 1
OKHA 1
PRYJ 1
REWA 1
SBC 1
SBIB 1
SMVB 1
SNSI 1
SUR 1
TEN 1
TPTY 1
UBL 1
YPR 1

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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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