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MSF/Chennai Fort (6 PFs)
Local Name: Fort Station
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Updated: Aug 03 (16:42) by kjmwag9hc~
Chennai Fort railway station, located in the heart of Chennai's historic George Town district, is a bustling hub. It boasts six platforms, catering to a large volume of commuters and intercity trains. The station offers basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and refreshment stalls. For travelers interested in history and culture, the station's proximity to Fort St. George and the Government Museum makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the city's rich past.

Tourism

Parthasarathy Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its intricate carvings.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, renowned for its Dravidian architecture.
San Thome Basilica: A significant church believed to be the burial site of Saint Thomas the Apostle.
Fort St. George: A historic fort built by the British East India Company, offering a glimpse into colonial history.
Government Museum: A museum showcasing a vast collection of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures representing Indian art and culture.

Food

Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant: Known for its delicious South Indian vegetarian dishes and thalis.
Saravana Bhavan: A popular chain serving authentic South Indian vegetarian meals.
Hotel Woodlands: A well-established restaurant offering a wide variety of vegetarian dishes and snacks.
Aachi Mess: A budget-friendly eatery serving delicious and authentic South Indian vegetarian food.
Ratna Cafe: A popular spot for quick vegetarian snacks and South Indian breakfast items.

Station Address

Muthuswamy Rd, George Town, Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu

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


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Apr 07 2023 (23:11) Hindi letters on Chennai Fort railway station nameboard defaced, case lodged (www.google.com)
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News Entry# 512172   
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Apr 07 2023 (23:12)
Station Tag: Chennai Fort/MSF added by Yuzarsif^~/53414
Stations:  Chennai Fort/MSF  
By Pramod Madhav: Police are on the lookout for miscreants who smeared black paint on the Hindi letters of the Chennai Fort railway station name board....
read full article... Hindi letters on Chennai Fort railway station nameboard defaced, case lodged
Nov 20 2016 (07:11) Fort station may house separate MRTS terminal after merger with metro rail (epaperbeta.timesofindia.com)
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News Entry# 286107   
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Nov 20 2016 (7:11AM)
Station Tag: Chennai Fort/MSF added by Karthik Iyer^~/248735
Stations:  Chennai Fort/MSF  
Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) trains plying between Beach and Velachery may terminate at Fort railway station in the event of a merger with Chennai Metro...
read full article... Fort station may house separate MRTS terminal after merger with metro rail
Aug 30 2016 (06:50) Collapsed compound wall puts pedestrians at risk (www.thehindu.com)
Commentary/Human Interest
SR/Southern

News Entry# 278499   
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Aug 30 2016 (6:50AM)
Station Tag: Chennai Fort/MSF added by rdb*^/69261
Stations:  Chennai Fort/MSF  
Portion of wall separating MRTS line from road collapsed after rain
Nearly...
read full article... Collapsed compound wall puts pedestrians at risk
Aug 28 2014 (06:30) Foam from metro work spurts on to rail track (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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SR/Southern

News Entry# 191378   
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Aug 28 2014 (6:30AM)
Station Tag: Chennai Fort/MSF added by rdb**/69261
Stations:  Chennai Fort/MSF  
CHENNAI: Slurry and foam from a metro rail tunnel made way to the railway track near Fort suburban railway station on Wednesday, raising concern and confusion...
read full article... Foam from metro work spurts on to rail track
Oct 25 2013 (19:53) Goods trains derails near Chennai Fort station (sathiyam.tv)
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Oct 25 2013 (8:37PM)
Station Tag: Chennai Fort/MSF added by moderator**/12
5 carriages of a goods train were derailed and the train was left hanging on top the bridge over the Parry’s Corner subway on Friday morning....
read full article... Goods trains derails near Chennai Fort station
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