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MSC/Chetpet (4 PFs)
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Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 12 2022 (10:14)
Chetpet Railway Station, located in the heart of Chennai, boasts 4 platforms and serves as a crucial hub for local and regional trains. Its proximity to the bustling Egmore district offers easy access to diverse shopping options, traditional markets, and cultural experiences. The station itself provides basic amenities including restrooms, waiting areas, and refreshment stalls.

Tourism

Parthasarathy Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A historic Shiva temple known for its stunning architecture.
Santhome Cathedral: A prominent Catholic church, a pilgrimage site for Christians.
Egmore Masjid: A significant mosque in the neighborhood, a place of worship for Muslims.
St. Andrew's Church: An Anglican church with a beautiful interior and a peaceful atmosphere.

Food

Sangeetha: A popular chain serving South Indian vegetarian delicacies.
Saravana Bhavan: Renowned for its flavorful dosas and idlis.
Anjappar: Offers a wide variety of South Indian vegetarian dishes, including thalis.
Krishna Sweets: Famous for its sweet treats and savory snacks.
Adyar Ananda Bhavan: A well-established vegetarian restaurant with a classic menu.

Station Address

2nd St, Jagannathapuram, Egmore, Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai


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Mar 15 2020 (11:51)   20606/Tiruchendur - Chennai Egmore SF Express (PT) | TBM/Tambaram (10 PFs) | TNP/WDM-3A/16297
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Watch some speedy parallel actions from the bygone diesel days of 16106 Tiruchendur - Chennai Egmore Express.
This video features an interesting compilation from the final leg of 16106’s journey (Tambaram to Egmore). This starts off with an exciting parallel run with a MTC bus, right from which the hardcore chugging of a Tondiarpet Alco can be witnessed with furthermore en route.
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Nov 05 2020 (17:48)   22624/Madurai - Chennai Egmore SF Express (PT) | MSC/Chetpet (4 PFs) | GOC/WDG-3A/13564
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In Feb 2020, I had been to Chennai for a get-together with some friends. I had booked my stay for the first couple of days in the Retiring Room of Tambaram Railway Station. On my way to the location of the event; 22624 Madurai - Chennai Egmore Bi-weekly Express overtook my local train at Nungambakkam. While we soon caught up with it at the curve immediately after; my local had to eventually slow down for a halt at Chetpet. The GOC WDG-3A chugged hard and accelerated just then.

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our halt at Chetpet & accelerated out. The express meanwhile, had to switch lines to enter pf-2 of Chennai Egmore. Thus the local successfully surged ahead and Egmore Pf-11 ahead of the Express.

It was a beautiful morning race and a wonderful Sunrise to go along with it. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

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Sep 26 2020 (16:18)   02635COV/Vaigai SF Special | NBK/Nungambakkam (4 PFs)
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May 03 2020 (09:38)   MSC/Chetpet (4 PFs)
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Chetpet Station wears a deserted look as I wait for a Tambaram bound EMU.
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16th September 2019.
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Aug 28 2020 (15:39)   22640/Alappuzha - M.G.R Chennai Central SF Express (PT) | MSC/Chetpet (4 PFs) | GZB/WAP-7/30232
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Rare catch, diverted Alappuzha to Chennai Central Express at Chetpet with mega offlink Ghaziabad wap7
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