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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
MS/Chennai Egmore is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 11
Number of Halting Trains: 56
Number of Originating Trains: 32
Number of Terminating Trains: 31
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Yesterday (19:03) Chennai Central Railway Station Ranks Third in India for Revenue
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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  Past Edits
Sep 13 2024 (19:03)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 13 2024 (19:03)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Exynos9611~/2099623
ரூ.1,299 கோடி வருமானம் ஈட்டி சென்ட்ரல் ரயில் நிலையம் 3வது இடம்

Chennai Central Railway Station ranked third in India, earning ₹1,299 crore in revenue during the last fiscal year. New Delhi Railway Station topped the list with ₹3,337 crore, followed by Howrah Railway Station in West Bengal with ₹1,692 crore. Chennai Central is a major transportation hub in the country, connecting...
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to major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. It has 17 platforms and operates over 200 express trains daily. The station serves 5.3 lakh passengers daily and saw over 3.05 crore passengers in the previous financial year. Passenger numbers are expected to increase in the coming years.

Chennai Central Railway Station, India mein revenue ke terms mein teesra rank pe aaya hai. Last fiscal year mein, station ne ₹1,299 crore kamaya. New Delhi Railway Station, ₹3,337 crore ke saath top pe hai, aur West Bengal ka Howrah Railway Station, ₹1,692 crore ke saath dusra rank pe hai....
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Chennai Central, India ka ek bada transport hub hai, jiska connection New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata aur Bengaluru jaise bada cities se hai. Station mein 17 platforms hain aur daily 200 se zyada express trains chalti hain. Station pe daily 5.3 lakh passengers aate hain aur pehle financial year mein 3.05 crore passengers ne travel kiya. Aane waale saalon mein passengers ki count aur badhne ki umeed hai.
Sep 10 (10:04) Southern Railway Announces Revised Train Timetable Due to Track Maintenance
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 568808   
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Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Station Tag: Mayiladuturai Junction/MV added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Villupuram - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06689 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Villupuram - Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam MEMU Special/06131X added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Nagercoil - Tambaram Weekly SF Special Fare Special/06012 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchendur - Chennai Egmore SF Express/20606 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Madurai - Chennai Egmore Tejas Express/22672 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Chennai Egmore - Madurai Tejas Express/22671 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikal DEMU Passenger/06880 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06646 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli - Villupuram MEMU Passenger/06892 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli – Karaikal Passenger/06490 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Kashi Tamil Sangamam Weekly Express/16367 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Kashi Tamil Sangamam Weekly Express/16368 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Cholan SF Express/22676 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Karaikal - Tiruchchirappalli DEMU/06739 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Mayiladuturai - Sengottai Express/16847 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Villupuram - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06689 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:05)
Train Tag: Villupuram - Tirupati Intercity Express/16854 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikal DEMU Passenger/06880 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Dadar Central - Puducherry Express (Via SMVT Bengaluru)/11005 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Kakinada Port - Puducherry Circar Express/17655 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Mayiladuturai - Mannargudi Passenger/06403 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Mannargudi - Mayiladuthurai Passenger/06404 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Thiruvarur - Mayiladuturai MEMU/06688 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Puducherry - Villupuram MEMU/06738 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Thanjavur - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06874 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 10 2024 (10:04)
Train Tag: Puducherry - Chennai Egmore Express/16116 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366
Trains:  Cholan SF Express/22676   Thiruvarur - Mayiladuturai MEMU/06688   show more
Puducherry - Chennai Egmore Express/16116   Mayiladuturai - Sengottai Express/16847   Thanjavur - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06874   Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikal DEMU Passenger/06880   Villupuram - Tirupati Intercity Express/16854   Dadar Central - Puducherry Express (Via SMVT Bengaluru)/11005   Tiruchendur - Chennai Egmore SF Express/20606   Ernakulam Jn. - Hatia Jan Sadharan Special/06131   Tiruchchirappalli - Villupuram MEMU Passenger/06892   Madurai - Chennai Egmore Tejas Express/22672   Chennai Egmore - Madurai Tejas Express/22671   Villupuram - Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam MEMU Special/06131X   Tiruchchirappalli - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06646   Tiruchchirappalli – Karaikal Passenger/06490   Karaikal - Tiruchchirappalli DEMU/06739   Villupuram - Mayiladuturai Passenger/06689   Mayiladuturai - Mannargudi Passenger/06403   Mannargudi - Mayiladuthurai Passenger/06404   Villupuram - Puducherry MEMU/06737   Puducherry - Villupuram MEMU/06738   Nagercoil - Tambaram Weekly SF Special Fare Special/06012   Kashi Tamil Sangamam Weekly Express/16367   Kashi Tamil Sangamam Weekly Express/16368   Kakinada Port - Puducherry Circar Express/17655  
Southern Railway changes time table of multiple train services – Check full list of cancelled, rescheduled and diverted trains here

The Southern Railway has revised the timetable for several train services in the Tiruchchirappalli division due to ongoing track maintenance work. Some trains have been fully cancelled, others have been partially cancelled, and some have been diverted. The changes are effective from September 10th, 2024, through September 29th, 2024, and October...
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1st and 2nd, 2024. Passengers are advised to review the updated timetable to avoid disruptions during their travel.

Southern Railway ne Tiruchchirappalli division mein chal rahi track maintenance ke kaam ki wajah se kai train services ka timetable change kiya hai. Kuchh trains completely cancel kar di gayi hain, kuchh ka schedule partial cancel kar diya gaya hai, aur kuchh ko divert kiya gaya hai. Ye changes 10th September,...
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2024 se 29th September, 2024 tak aur October 1st aur 2nd, 2024 tak effective hain. Passengers se request hai ki apne travel ko smooth banane ke liye updated timetable check karein.
Sep 02 (19:05) Several Express Trains Cancelled Due to Rains in Andhra Pradesh
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 567678   
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Sep 02 2024 (19:05)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 02 2024 (19:05)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 02 2024 (19:05)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623
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
New/Special Trains
SR/Southern
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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
Crime/Accidents
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 567381   
  Past Edits
Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
Station Tag: Nagercoil Junction/NCJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
Station Tag: Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore)/BNC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
Station Tag: Madurai Junction/MDU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:58)
Station Tag: Meerut City Junction/MTC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
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.
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