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MS/Chennai Egmore (11 PFs)
Local Name: Ezhumbur
चेन्नै एषुंबूर (एग्मोर)
சென்னை எழும்பூர்

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Updated: Aug 21 (16:54)
Chennai Egmore is a major railway station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, known for its historical significance and bustling atmosphere. The station boasts 11 platforms and offers a wide array of amenities, including waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and luggage storage facilities. With its strategic location in the heart of the city, Egmore provides easy access to various attractions and transportation hubs.

Tourism

Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate architecture.
Parthasarathy Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, attracting devotees and tourists alike.
San Thome Basilica: A significant Catholic church believed to be the burial site of Saint Thomas the Apostle.
St. Mary's Church: A historical Anglican church with a beautiful colonial-era architecture.
Arulmigu Sri Vadapalani Andavar Temple: A popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, known for its colorful and vibrant atmosphere.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: A popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for its delicious dosas and idlis.
Sangeetha: A renowned vegetarian restaurant chain offering a wide variety of South Indian dishes.
Adyar Ananda Bhavan: A traditional vegetarian restaurant serving authentic South Indian cuisine.
Ratna Cafe: A well-known vegetarian restaurant serving a variety of North and South Indian dishes.
The Grand: A sophisticated vegetarian restaurant offering a fine dining experience.

Station Address

Gandhi Irwin Rd, Egmore, Chennai Ph No: 044-28194579
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-1
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Number of Platforms: 11
Number of Halting Trains: 54
Number of Originating Trains: 33
Number of Terminating Trains: 33
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Sep 02 (19:05) Several Express Trains Cancelled Due to Rains in Andhra Pradesh (www.dtnext.in)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
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Sep 02 2024 (19:05)
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read full article... Andhra rains: Southern Railway announces cancellation of express trains on Sep 1 & 2; check details

Due to heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh, several express trains have been cancelled on Monday and Tuesday. The cancelled trains include the Nagercoil-SMVT Bengaluru Express (Train No. 17236) departing at 7:15 PM on Tuesday, the SMVT Bengaluru-Howrah Express (Train No. 12864) departing at 10:35 AM on Tuesday, the Santragachi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express...
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(Train No. 22841) departing at 6:00 PM on Monday, and the Hatia-Ernakulam Dharti Aaba Express (Train No. 22837) departing at 6:05 PM on Monday.

Andhra Pradesh mein heavy rains ki wajah se, Monday aur Tuesday ko kai express trains cancel kar diye gaye hain. Cancelled trains mein Nagercoil-SMVT Bengaluru Express (Train No. 17236) jo Tuesday ko 7:15 PM par chalna tha, SMVT Bengaluru-Howrah Express (Train No. 12864) jo Tuesday ko 10:35 AM par chalna tha,...
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Santragachi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express (Train No. 22841) jo Monday ko 6:00 PM par chalna tha, aur Hatia-Ernakulam Dharti Aaba Express (Train No. 22837) jo Monday ko 6:05 PM par chalna tha, yeh sabhi trains cancel kar diye gaye hain.
Aug 31 (22:15) Vande Bharat Express Trains Receive Grand Welcome at Tiruchi Railway Junction (www.thehindu.com)
New/Special Trains
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read full article... Vande Bharat Express accorded grand reception in Tiruchi

The Tiruchi Railway Junction celebrated the arrival of two Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday. The Madurai-Bengaluru Cantonment train, particularly anticipated due to high demand, was welcomed with joy and flagged off by officials and dignitaries. The train's inaugural stop at Tiruchi Junction was marked by a special event where 150...
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students from various schools were invited to travel on the express from Tiruchi to Karur. Later, the Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express also received a warm welcome at the junction. Regular services for both trains will begin on September 2nd.

Tiruchi Railway Junction pe Saturday ko do Vande Bharat Express trains ka grand reception diya gaya. Madurai-Bengaluru Cantonment train, jo ki bahut zyada demand mein hai, usko khushi se swagat kiya gaya aur officials aur dignitaries ne usko flag off kiya. Tiruchi Junction pe train ka pehla stop ek special event...
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tha jismein 150 students ko Tiruchi se Karur tak express pe travel karne ke liye invite kiya gaya. Baad mein, Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express ko bhi junction pe warmly welcome kiya gaya. Dono trains ke regular services 2 September se start honge.
Aug 31 (17:58) BJP Workers Allegedly Harass Passengers on Inaugural Vande Bharat Express, Congress Condemns (www.livehindustan.com)
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Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
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Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
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Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
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Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
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Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
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read full article... मेरठ-लखनऊ वंदे भारत में पहले दिन ही हंगामा, महिला ने भाजपा कार्यकर्ताओं पर बदसलूकी का लगाया आरोप

A woman and her companion claimed they were harassed by BJP workers on the inaugural day of the Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express train. They alleged that a man stopped them from passing through a compartment, claiming it was reserved for BJP members. The incident led to an argument and physical altercation....
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The woman said that she and her companion were invited as influencers to cover the train's launch. Congress criticized the incident, calling it unacceptable and highlighting the train as public property. The incident sparked outrage on social media. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi flagged off three new Vande Bharat Express trains connecting Meerut to Lucknow, Madurai to Bengaluru, and Chennai to Nagercoil. He emphasized the importance of rapid development in southern states for achieving India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express train pe pahle din hi haangaama ho gaya! Ek aurat aur unke saath ke aadmi ne kaha ki BJP ke logon ne unhe pareshaan kiya aur unke saath durvyavhaar kiya. Aurat ne kaha ki woh train ke compartment se guzar rahi thi, tabhi unke saath badsalooki hui....
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Unhone kaha ki ek aadmi ne unka rasta rok diya aur daava kiya ki yeh compartment BJP members ke liye reserved hai. Aurat ne kaha ki woh aur unka saath waala influencer ban ke train launch cover karne aaye the. Congress ne is ghatna ki ninda ki aur kaha ki yeh bilkul unacceptable hai aur train public property hai. PM Modi ne Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru aur Chennai-Nagercoil ke liye 3 new Vande Bharat trains ko green flag diya. Unhone kaha ki 2047 tak India ko vikasit banane ke liye southern states ka tez vikas zaroori hai.
Aug 31 (16:06) Three New Vande Bharat Express Trains Launched, Enhancing Connectivity Across India (www.news18.com)
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Aug 31 2024 (16:06)
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read full article... PM Modi Flags Off Three New Vande Bharat Express Trains

Three new Vande Bharat Express trains were flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, enhancing connectivity on three routes: Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, and Chennai-Nagercoil. The Meerut City-Lucknow Vande Bharat will save passengers approximately one hour compared to the current fastest train between these cities. Similarly, the Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil and Madurai-Bengaluru...
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Vande Bharat trains will reduce journey times by over two hours and 90 minutes, respectively. These trains, designed and manufactured in India, offer a modern and comfortable travel experience with a top speed of 160 KMPH, anti-collision device KAVACH, and fully-sealed gangways. Indian Railways has introduced 772 additional train services, including 100 Vande Bharat trains, from 2019-2020 to 2023-2024, with a total investment of Rs 1,343.72 crore in Vande Bharat train production.

Saturday ko, PM Modi ne teen naye Vande Bharat Express trains ko flag off kiya, jo teen routes par connectivity badhaate hain: Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, aur Chennai-Nagercoil. Meerut City-Lucknow Vande Bharat, dono cities ke beech chalne wali abhi tak ki sabse fast train se, passengers ko almost one hour ka time bachayega....
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Aise hi, Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil aur Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat trains, apni journey ko respectively do hours se zyada aur 90 minutes se zyada time bachaate hue complete karengi. Ye trains, jo India mein design aur manufacture hui hain, passengers ko modern aur comfortable travel experience deti hain, jinki top speed 160 KMPH hai, anti-collision device KAVACH hai, aur fully-sealed gangways hain. Indian Railways ne 2019-2020 se 2023-2024 tak apne network par 772 additional train services introduce ki hain, jismein 100 Vande Bharat trains bhi hain. Vande Bharat train production par ab tak kharch kiya gaya total fund Rs 1,343.72 crore hai.
Aug 31 (13:25) India's Vande Bharat Express Network Expands with Three New Routes (www.naidunia.com)
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Aug 31 2024 (13:25)
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Aug 31 2024 (13:25)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (13:25)
Station Tag: Nagercoil Junction/NCJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (13:25)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (13:25)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (13:25)
Station Tag: Meerut City Junction/MTC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... Uttar Pradesh Vande Bharat Express: उत्तर प्रदेश समेत 3 राज्यों को मिली वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस... जानिए रूट्स, टाइमिंग और स्टॉपेज की पूरी जानकारी

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three new Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday. This brings the total number of Vande Bharat trains in India to over 100. The new routes connect Meerut to Lucknow, Chennai Central to Nagercoil, and Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment. PM Modi stated that the Vande...
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Bharat trains are a new face of modern Indian Railways and are in high demand across all routes. These trains are expected to boost tourism in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The train between Meerut and Lucknow will particularly benefit the people of Western Uttar Pradesh, a region that PM Modi called the land of revolution.

PM Modi ne Saturday ko teen new Vande Bharat Express trains ko green flag dikhaaya. Ye India mein Vande Bharat trains ki total number 100 se zyada kar deta hai. New routes connect Meerut to Lucknow, Chennai Central to Nagercoil, aur Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment. PM Modi ne bola ki Vande...
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Bharat trains modern Indian Railways ka new face hai aur har route pe demand hai. Ye trains Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, aur Karnataka mein tourism ko boost karengi. Meerut aur Lucknow ke beech ki train khass karke Western Uttar Pradesh ke logon ko fayda degi, PM Modi ne ye region revolution ki land bola.
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