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MAS/MGR Chennai Central (12 PFs)
Local Name: Chennai Central, Madras Central,MGR Central
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புரட்சித் தலைவர் டாக்டர் எம்.ஜி. இராமச்சந்திரன் (சென்னை ) மத்திய

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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)
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Sep 29 (20:43)   PUNE/Pune Junction (6 PFs)
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Guys since Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Vande Metro) Concept has been started. Now apart from Ahmedabad Bhuj route. Ig it should also started on some other routes as well. I am mentioning the routes below, on which Vande Metro Should be started.
1. Pune - Mumbai CSMT/Panvel (replacement of Pune Panvel Passenger, as it is permanently cancelled after COVID).
2. Pune - Vijayapura
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Pune - Belgavi
4. Mumbai CSMT - Bhusaval
5. Old Delhi - Chandigarh
6. Old Delhi Saharanpur
7. Dadar Central - Sawantwadi Road.
8. Sawantwadi - Madgaon (RSA of Train No. 7)
9. Chennai - Vijayawada/Ongole
10. Hyderabad - Solapur
11. Kanpur - New Delhi/Old Delhi
12. New Delhi - Agra Cantt./Gwalior
13. Chennai - Tirupati
14. Tirupati - Vijayawada
15. Chandigarh - Amritsar
16. Raipur - Nagpur
So these are some route on which Vande Metro should be started. Also tell me on which route these trains shall be started.
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Sep 22 (22:10)   17652/Kacheguda - Chengalpattu Express (PT) | KCG/Kacheguda (5 PFs)
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extending KCG CGL till NCJ for 4 days/Daily will be better rather sending Charminar, as already KCG CGL/PDY is half ruined and now ruining charminar exp will be worthless. Atleast Charminar/Sambar SF will be dedicated to chennai. Anyways KCG CGL/PDY is mostly being used by Tirupathi Travelers Rather chennai pax. this will create alternative for NCJ pax for TPTY also.
17653/54- operated as a triweekly with single rake by making it operated in alternative days with 1 hr late departure from both the ends via-TPTY,KPD,TNM,VM,PDY.
17651/52- can be operated as dedicated daily...
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train with existing slot with existing route via-RU,AJJ,MS,VM,TPJ, MDU,TEN,NCJ.
17643/44 & 17655/56- 2 Dedicated Rakes with speedup and PM at COA will be better

Charminar extension will ruin the connectivity to chennai
as a frequent traveller to chennai from hyderabad with these trains its always a headache, booked tickets month before still tickets are In RAC.
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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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In my opinion railways should make future train sets with this coach composition 6 general class coaches including luggage loading capacity , 6 sleeper coaches , 8 ac class coaches ( which can include third ac or second ac or first ac or can be a mixture of these coaches ) and ( either 1 ac coach or 2 ac coaches can be removed to add pantry car coach and extra luggage coach ) so 6+6+8 total 20 and 2 electric locos ( 1 at front side of whole trainset and 1 at back side of the whole trainset ) so 20 +2 total 22 coaches , so that instead of giving lhb rakes to some trains which runs on a longer path railways should directly convert those mail or express or superfast express trains into these trains sets and cost of making lhb coaches will also be reduced or...
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saved due to directly conversion of mail or express train into train sets and rake reversal time of many trains will be reduced wnd cost of doing rake reversal of a train will also be reduced ( due to 2 engine 1 at back side of the trainset and 1 and front side of the train set ) and speed of all trains can be increased (due to 2 engine 1 at back side of the trainset and 1 and front side of the train set ) . Please give your opinion on this but please don't give any argument related to politics so that my post don't get archived.

Or either railways can apply this coach composition in in some upcoming amrit bharat express trains so that we can see that whether this coach composition for train sets will become a successful idea or will become a flop idea.
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