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Local Name: Madras Beach
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Updated: Sep 10 (21:06)
Chennai Beach Railway Station (MSB) is a bustling hub located in the heart of Chennai's historic George Town. With 10 platforms and a convenient location near the Marina Beach, it offers easy access to various parts of the city and beyond. Travelers will find a plethora of amenities including ATMs, refreshment stalls, and waiting rooms.

Tourism

Parthasarathy Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, a prominent landmark in Triplicane.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its stunning architecture.
Santhome Basilica: A significant church believed to be the tomb of Saint Thomas the Apostle.
Mahamaham Tank: A sacred tank in Kumbakonam, where a massive religious festival takes place every 12 years.
Thiruvanmiyur Marundeeswarar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its healing powers.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: Famous for its South Indian vegetarian dishes, especially dosas and idlis.
Sangeetha: A popular chain serving a wide variety of vegetarian South Indian cuisine.
Krishna Sweets: Offers delicious sweets, snacks, and vegetarian meals.
A2B: Known for its pure vegetarian South Indian cuisine and quick service.
Hotel Woodlands: Serves a variety of vegetarian dishes, including thalis and snacks.

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Rajaji Salai, George Town, Chennai - 600001.
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Aug 05 (18:43) Vande Metro Trial Run in Chennai: New Train Designed for Short-Distance Inter-City Travel
Entry# 6147163   
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Aug 05 2024 (18:43)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 05 2024 (18:43)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 05 2024 (18:43)
Station Tag: Integral Coach Factory/XX-ICF added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 05 2024 (18:43)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Trial run of Vande Metro from Chennai Beach to Katpadi Junction railway stations held

On Saturday, Southern Railway conducted a trial run of a new Vande Metro rake in Chennai. The 12-coach train, manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), is a variant of Vande Bharat. It can operate at 110 kmph and is designed for short-distance inter-city travel. The Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS)...
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inspected the train and held a meeting with ICF's General Manager to discuss its features. A speed trial was also conducted between Villivakkam and Walajah Road. The Vande Metro departed from Chennai Beach station at 9 a.m. and reached Katpadi Junction at 11.55 a.m. It returned to Chennai Beach at 2 p.m. after a brief stop at Katpadi.

Saturday ko, Southern Railway ne Chennai mein ek new Vande Metro rake ka trial run kiya. ICF (Integral Coach Factory) dwara banaya gaya yeh 12-coach train, Vande Bharat ka variant hai. Yeh 110 kmph ki speed pe chal sakta hai aur short-distance inter-city travel ke liye design kiya gaya hai. Chief...
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Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) ne train ka inspection kiya aur ICF ke General Manager se uske features ke baare mein baat ki. Villivakkam aur Walajah Road ke beech ek speed trial bhi kiya gaya. Vande Metro subah 9 baje Chennai Beach station se chala aur 11.55 baje Katpadi Junction pahuncha. Katpadi mein thodi der rukne ke baad, yeh train 12.05 baje Katpadi se chala aur 2 baje Chennai Beach station pe vapas aaya.
Aug 03 (17:41) Vande Metro Trial Run Completed in Chennai: Passenger Service Expected by August/September
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Aug 03 2024 (17:41)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2024 (17:41)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2024 (17:41)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Railway takes Vande Metro on trial run from Villivakkam to Katpadi

The Vande Metro, a short-distance intercity variant of the Vande Bharat Express, has undergone trial runs between Villivakkam and Katpadi in Chennai. The train, a hybrid of MEMU and Vande Bharat Express, boasts features like air-conditioning, toilets, comfortable seating, automatic doors, and an advanced announcement system. It can travel...
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at 130 km per hour and is expected to begin passenger service by the end of August or September. Railway officials are currently finalizing the routes.

Vande Bharat Express ka short-distance, intercity variant, Vande Metro, ka trial run Chennai mein Villivakkam aur Katpadi ke beech hua hai. Yeh train, MEMU aur Vande Bharat Express ka hybrid hai, aur isme air-conditioning, toilets, comfortable seats, automatic doors, aur advance announcement system jaise features hain. Yeh 130 km...
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per hour ki speed se travel kar sakta hai aur iske August ya September ke end tak passengers ko service dena shuru hone ki ummeed hai. Railway officials abhi routes finalize kar rahe hain.
Aug 03 (10:34) Vande Metro Trial Run Scheduled for August 3rd: Details of Journey and Features
Entry# 6144845   
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Aug 03 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by Sravan/914085

Aug 03 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sravan/914085

Aug 03 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sravan/914085
Posted by: Sravan 63 news posts
Vande Bharat Metro Trial Run Between Chennai And Katpadi on August 3

The Vande Metro, a new type of train designed for short distances and allowing standing passengers, will begin its trial run on August 3rd. The trial will take place between Chennai Beach and Katpadi Junction, with the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety on board. The Vande Metro is fully air-conditioned and...
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designed to travel at 130 km/h. It features automatic doors, improved toilets, and infotainment systems. The trial run will start at 9:30 AM from Chennai Beach, reaching Villivakkam at 10:10 AM for officials to board. The journey will then continue to Katpadi, arriving at 11:55 AM. The return trip will depart Katpadi at 12:15 PM, arriving back at Chennai Beach at 2:00 PM.

Vande Metro, ek naya train jo short distance ke liye banaya gaya hai aur khade hone ki jagah bhi deta hai, 3 August ko apna trial run shuru karega. Trial Chennai Beach aur Katpadi Junction ke beech hoga, aur Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety bhi isme saath honge. Vande Metro fully...
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air-conditioned hai aur 130 km/h ki speed pe chalne ke liye banaya gaya hai. Isme automatic doors, better toilers, aur infotainment systems bhi hain. Trial run Chennai Beach se 9:30 AM pe shuru hoga, aur Villivakkam pe 10:10 AM pe pahuchega, jahan officers board karenge. Phir Katpadi ke liye journey shuru hoga, aur train 11:55 AM pe pahuchegi. Return trip Katpadi se 12:15 PM pe shuru hoga, aur Chennai Beach pe 2:00 PM pe pahuchegi.
May 24 (10:38) Overcrowding on Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai Local Train Sparks Calls for MEMU Rake Upgrade
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May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Train Tag: Tiruvannamalai - Chennai Beach MEMU Passenger/06034 added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Train Tag: Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai MEMU Passenger/06033 added by Sravan/914085
Posted by: Sravan 63 news posts
Demand for more rakes in Beach-Tiruvannamalai MEMU

Passengers traveling on the Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai local train have requested an upgrade to the MEMU rake from 8 to 12 cars due to overcrowding. This issue arose after the train's route was extended to Tiruvannamalai on May 2nd, coinciding with the Pournamani Girivalam festival on May 22nd, causing significant...
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crowding. Railway officials are considering a new regular service to Tiruvannamalai from Chennai and have submitted a request for 12-car MEMU rakes to the railway board. Passengers advocate for either upgrading the existing rake or introducing a new direct train to avoid overcrowding and inconvenience.

Chennai Beach se Tiruvannamalai jaane wala local train mein bahut bheed ho rahi hai, isliye passengers ne MEMU rake ko 8 se 12 car mein upgrade karne ki maang ki hai. 2 May ko Tiruvannamalai tak train extend kiya gaya tha, aur 22 May ko Pournamani Girivalam festival ke wajah se...
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train mein bahut bheed thi. Railway officials ne Chennai se Tiruvannamalai ke liye ek new regular service start karne ka proposal diya hai aur railway board se 12-car MEMU rakes ke liye request bhi ki hai. Passengers ya toh existing rake ko upgrade karne ya new direct train shuru karne ki demand kar rahe hain taaki bheed aur inconvenience se bacha ja sake.
May 18 (03:13) Southern Railway Cancels Suburban Trains Due to Engineering Work in Chennai
Entry# 6067960   
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May 18 2024 (03:13)
Station Tag: Chengalpattu Junction/CGL added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 18 2024 (03:13)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 18 2024 (03:13)
Station Tag: Chennai Park/MPK added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 18 2024 (03:13)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Some Chennai suburban trains cancelled

Southern Railway has announced the cancellation and partial cancellation of some suburban trains between May 19th and 20th due to engineering work at Chennai Park railway station. The Chennai Beach - Tambaram EMU local train departing Chennai Beach at 9:30 PM on May 18th has been completely cancelled.

Southern Railway ne 19 aur 20 May ko Chennai Park railway station par engineering kaam hone ke wajah se kuch suburban trains ko cancel aur partially cancel kar diya hai. 18 May ko raat 9:30 baje Chennai Beach se chalu hone wali Chennai Beach - Tambaram EMU local train puri tarah...
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se cancel kar di gayi hai.
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