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MSB/Chennai Beach (10 PFs)
Local Name: Madras Beach
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Track: Construction - Electric-Line Quadrupling

Updated: Dec 23 2023 (15:52)
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.

Station Address

Rajaji Salai, George Town, Chennai-600001 Phone: 044-25234397
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-1
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Aug 24 (18:57) Several EMU Trains Cancelled Due to Engineering Works in Chennai (www.dtnext.in)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 566437   
  Past Edits
Aug 24 2024 (18:57)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 24 2024 (18:57)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... Partial, full cancellation of EMU trains in Chennai Beach - Villupuram section; check details

Due to engineering work on the Chennai Beach - Villupuram line between Chennai Beach and Chennai Egmore stations from 10:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 AM Sunday, several EMU trains are fully or partially cancelled. This includes Chennai Beach - Tambaram locals departing at 9:10 PM and 9:30 PM on Saturday, Tambaram...
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- Chennai Beach locals departing at 10:40 PM, 11:20 PM, and 11:40 PM on Saturday, and various other routes with specific departure times.

Chennai Beach se Villupuram ke beech, Chennai Beach aur Chennai Egmore station ke beech, Saturday raat 10:30 se Sunday subah 4:30 tak engineering work chal raha hai, jiske wajah se kai EMU trains puri tarah ya aadhe se cancel hain. Isme Chennai Beach se Tambaram jaane wali local train, jo Saturday...
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raat 9:10 PM aur 9:30 PM chalti hai, puri tarah cancel hai. Iske alawa Tambaram se Chennai Beach jaane wali local train, jo Saturday raat 10:40 PM, 11:20 PM aur 11:40 PM chalti hai, bhi puri tarah cancel hai. Aur bhi kai route hain jahan trains specific time pe cancel hain.
Aug 05 (18:43) Vande Metro Trial Run in Chennai: New Train Designed for Short-Distance Inter-City Travel (www.thehindu.com)
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 563671   
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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
read full article... 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 (www.dtnext.in)
New Facilities/Technology
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 563375   
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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
read full article... 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 (www.msn.com)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 563363   
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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
read full article... 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 (19:36) Overcrowding on Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai Local Sparks Demand for Train Upgrade (www.newindianexpress.com)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 553508   
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May 24 2024 (19:36)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by Exynos9611~/2099623

May 24 2024 (19:36)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

May 24 2024 (19:36)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

May 24 2024 (19:36)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... Demand for more rakes in Beach-Tiruvannamalai MEMU

Passengers travelling on the Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai local train are demanding an upgrade to the MEMU rake from eight to twelve cars due to overcrowding. The train, originally intended for peak hour office commuters between Vellore and Chennai, was extended to Tiruvannamalai on May 2nd, leading to overcrowding. This issue...
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was exacerbated during the Pournamani Girivalam festival on May 22nd. Passengers have expressed concerns about the lack of planning and have urged the railway authorities to introduce a new direct train to Tiruvannamalai or upgrade the existing one. A railway official has confirmed that a proposal for a new service and 12-car MEMU rakes has been submitted to the board.

Chennai Beach se Tiruvannamalai jaane wali local train mein bahut zyada bheed ho rahi hai, is wajah se passengers demand kar rahe hain ki MEMU rake ko 8 se 12 cars mein upgrade kiya jaaye. Pehle ye train Vellore aur Chennai ke beech office commuters ke liye peak hours mein chalaai...
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jaati thi, lekin 2 May se ise Tiruvannamalai tak extend kar diya gaya, jiske wajah se pure journey mein bheed ho rahi hai. May 22 ko Pournamani Girivalam festival ke wajah se bhi bheed kaafi zyada thi. Passengers ne planning ki kami par narazgi jahir ki hai aur railway authorities se naya direct train shuru karne ya existing train ko upgrade karne ki demand ki hai. Ek railway official ne confirm kiya hai ki board ko ek new service aur 12-car MEMU rakes ke liye proposal submit kiya gaya hai.
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