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MAS/MGR Chennai Central (12 PFs)
Local Name: Chennai Central, Madras Central,MGR Central
पुरट्चि तलैवर डाॅ. एम. जी. रामचंद्रन (चेन्नै) सेंट्रल
புரட்சித் தலைவர் டாக்டர் எம்.ஜி. இராமச்சந்திரன் (சென்னை ) மத்திய

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 06 (18:34)
MGR Chennai Central (MAS) is a major railway station in Chennai, India, serving as a central hub for the Southern Railway zone. It boasts 12 platforms, making it a bustling transportation center. The station is known for its vibrant atmosphere, offering various amenities like food stalls, shops, and waiting areas.

Tourism

Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate architecture.
Parthasarathy Temple: A prominent temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, with a unique chariot festival.
San Thome Basilica: A Roman Catholic basilica built over the tomb of Saint Thomas, one of the apostles of Jesus.
St. Mary's Church: A historic Anglican church dating back to the 17th century.
The Marina: A sprawling beach that offers stunning views and a peaceful ambiance.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: A popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for its dosas and idlis.
A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan): Offers a wide range of South Indian vegetarian dishes, including their famous filter coffee.
Sangeetha: A well-established chain serving authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Krishna Sweets: A popular spot for sweets and snacks, also known for its vegetarian meals.
Ratna Cafe: A local favorite offering delicious vegetarian South Indian fare at affordable prices.

Station Address

Kannappar Thidal, Station Rd, Periyamet, Chennai Central 600003
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-1
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Number of Platforms: 12
Number of Halting Trains: 12
Number of Originating Trains: 75
Number of Terminating Trains: 75
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Oct 15 (20:00) Heavy Rains Lash Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Public Holiday Declared, Trains Canceled
Entry# 6220204   
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Oct 15 2024 (20:00)
Station Tag: Nagpur Junction/NGP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Oct 15 2024 (20:00)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Oct 15 2024 (20:00)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Oct 15 2024 (20:00)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Heavy Rain Lashes Tamil Nadu; Severe Waterlogging In Chennai, 4 Trains Cancelled, Public Holiday Tomorrow

Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on October 15, 2024, causing severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings for extremely heavy rainfall for the next 24 hours and very heavy rainfall for October 17 and 18. Due to the heavy rain, four...
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express trains were canceled, and airlines advised passengers to expect delays and congestion. The Tamil Nadu government declared a public holiday on October 16 and set up a helpline number. The state relief commissioner assured preparedness with NDRF and SDRF teams, relief centers, and medical camps. Waterlogging was reported in several areas, with the Greater Chennai Corporation working to remove water.

Chennai aur Tamil Nadu ke dusre ilaqon mein 15 October, 2024 ko bahut tez baarish hui, jisse kai jagah paani jama ho gaya aur traffic jam ho gaya. India Meteorological Department (IMD) ne aage ke 24 ghanton ke liye bahut tez baarish ki chetavani di hai, aur 17 aur 18 October...
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ke liye bhi tez baarish ki chetavani di hai. Tez baarish ki wajah se, chaar express trains cancel kar di gayi, aur airlines ne passengers ko delay aur congestion ki wajah se extra time dene ke liye kaha hai. Tamil Nadu government ne 16 October ko public holiday declare kiya aur helpline number bhi diya. State relief commissioner ne NDRF aur SDRF teams, relief centres, aur medical camps ke saath preparedness ke bare mein bataya. Kai jagah paani jama hua, Greater Chennai Corporation paani ko drain mein pump karne ka kaam kar rahi hai.
Sep 29 (23:13) South Western Railway Announces Train Composition Changes for Increased Capacity
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Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore)/SBC added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: Yesvantpur Junction/YPR added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Train Tag: Yesvantpur - Kannur Express/16527 added by MCPNBR~/261443
South Western Railway revises coach composition for multiple trains – Full list here

South Western Railway has announced changes to the composition of several trains starting in January 2025. These changes are meant to improve passenger comfort and address the growing need for more seating on popular routes.

South Western Railway ne January 2025 se kaafi saare trains ke composition mein changes announce kiye hain. Ye changes passengers ke convenience aur comfort ko badhane ke liye hain, aur popular routes pe seating capacity ki badhti hui demand ko address karne ke liye bhi.
Sep 20 (19:35) Train Derailment Causes Major Disruptions on Mathura-Palwal Section
Entry# 6196367   
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Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Ahmedabad Junction/ADI added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Mumbai Central/MMCT added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Jammu Tawi/JAT added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: SSS Hubballi Junction (Hubli)/UBL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Yesvantpur Junction/YPR added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Secunderabad Junction/SC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Rewari Junction/RE added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Meerut City Junction/MTC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Ghaziabad Junction/GZB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Durg Junction/DURG added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Hazur Sahib Nanded/NED added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Amritsar Junction/ASR added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Khajuraho Junction/KURJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Mumbai LTT/LTT added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Mumbai CSM Terminus/CSMT added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Danapur/DNR added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Patna Junction/PNBE added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Rani Kamalapati (Habibganj)/RKMP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Ambala Cantt. Junction/UMB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Hazrat Nizamuddin/NZM added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Kota Junction/KOTA added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Sogaria (Kota)/SGAC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Dholpur Junction/DHO added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Chheoki Junction/PCOI added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Kanpur Central/CNB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 20 2024 (19:35)
Station Tag: Mathura Junction/MTJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Trains:  New Delhi - Agra Cantt. Intercity Express/14212   Kota - Hazrat Nizamuddin Jan Shatabdi Express/12059   show more
Stations:  Vijayawada Junction/BZA   MGR Chennai Central/MAS   show more
Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS   Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC   Ahmedabad Junction/ADI   Jammu Tawi/JAT   Durg Junction/DURG   Mathura Junction/MTJ   SSS Hubballi Junction (Hubli)/UBL   Patna Junction/PNBE   Varanasi Junction/BSB   Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO   Ambala Cantt. Junction/UMB   Amritsar Junction/ASR   Ghaziabad Junction/GZB   Rewari Junction/RE   Agra Cantt./AGC   Kanpur Central/CNB   Mumbai LTT/LTT   VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ   Gorakhpur Junction/GKP   Danapur/DNR   Dholpur Junction/DHO   Hazrat Nizamuddin/NZM   Chennai Egmore/MS   Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB   Secunderabad Junction/SC   Kota Junction/KOTA   Yesvantpur Junction/YPR   Meerut City Junction/MTC   Hazur Sahib Nanded/NED   Khajuraho Junction/KURJ   Sogaria (Kota)/SGAC   Mumbai CSM Terminus/CSMT   Mumbai Central/MMCT   Prayagraj Chheoki Junction/PCOI   Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ   Rani Kamalapati (Habibganj)/RKMP  
मथुरा रेल हादसा: वंदेभारत और शताब्दी सहित 15 ट्रेन निरस्त, इन 25 ट्रेनों का बदला रूट; यहां देखें पूरी लिस्ट

A coal-laden goods train derailed between Vrindavan Road and Ajhai stations on the Mathura-Palwal section on Wednesday. The route remained closed even 24 hours later, causing disruption to train services. On Thursday, the railway authorities diverted and canceled over 40 trains. Passengers faced significant delays, with some trains running 6 to...
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8 hours behind schedule. The situation caused inconvenience for travelers.

Mathura-Palwal section mein Vrindavan Road aur Ajhai stations ke beech budhvaar ko ek coal-laden goods train derail ho gaya. 24 ghanta baad bhi route khul nahi saka. Thursday ko, railway ne 40 se zyada trains divert aur cancel ki. Trains 6 se 8 ghante tak der se pahunchi. Passengers ka haal...
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behal ho gaya.
Sep 20 (07:39) Railway Job Scam: Charges Filed Against Two, Investigation Continues
Entry# 6195533   
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Sep 20 2024 (07:39)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 20 2024 (07:39)
Station Tag: Kolkata/KOAA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 20 2024 (07:39)
Station Tag: Chakradharpur/CKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 20 2024 (07:39)
Station Tag: Gamharia Junction/GMH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 20 2024 (07:39)
Station Tag: Birbans/BRBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 20 2024 (07:39)
Station Tag: Tatanagar Junction/TATA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 20 2024 (07:39)
Station Tag: Sini Junction/SINI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
रेलवे में फर्जी नौकरी लगने के मामले में आरोप पत्र दायर

The Senior Railway Police have filed charges against two individuals, Anshuman and Sumitra, for defrauding people with promises of railway jobs. Anshuman was arrested in Dhanbad and Sumitra in Ranchi. Other suspects from Kolkata, 24 Parganas, Nadia, and Chennai are being investigated, but their identities and addresses haven't been confirmed. The...
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investigation revealed that Arun and Shantanu from Kolkata had fake mobile numbers and addresses. David, another suspect, was released after being questioned, but Anshuman and Sumitra remain in jail. The case was initiated on April 16th when a fake job racket was busted at Birbans station in the Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Zone. Three victims, Dhivin Kumar Tamilnadu, Rupam Shah, and Shubhasish Mandal, were found with an agent, David. The accused had collected 21 lakh rupees from them. Police are investigating further and have found several other victims in Jamshedpur who lost money due to this scam. These victims revealed they were given training for ticket booking at Gamharia station, which is near Birbans.

Railway mein naukri ke naam pe thagi ke do aaropeeyon ke khilaf Senior Railway Police ne court mein arop patra daal diya hai. Dhanbad se girftaar Anshuman aur Ranchi se girftaar Sumitra (jeeja-saali) ko aaropee banaya gaya hai. Kolkata, 24 Parganas, Nadia aur Chennai wale aaropeeyon ka naam aur pata verify...
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nahin ho paya hai, isliye jaanch jaari hai. Kolkata ke Arun aur Shantanu ka naam bhi aaya tha, lekin dono ka mobile number aur address fake mila. David ko police ne baat puchhne ke baad chhod diya, lekin Anshuman aur Sumitra jail mein hain. 16 April ko South Eastern Zone ke Chakradharpur Division ke Birbans station par fake naukri ka case pakda gaya tha. Teen victims, Dhivin Kumar Tamilnadu, Rupam Shah, aur Shubhasish Mandal, ek agent, David ke saath pakde gaye the. Aaropeeyon ne unse 21 lakh rupees liye the. Police ne aage ki jaanch kar rahi hai aur Jamshedpur mein kuchh aur victims mile hain jinhe is dhoke mein lakhon rupees ka nuksaan hua hai. In victims ne bataya ki unhe Birbans ke paas Gamharia station par ticket booking ki training di gayi thi.
Sep 19 (19:22) Freight Train Derailment Disrupts Agra-Delhi Route, 12 Trains Cancelled
Entry# 6194815   
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Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Madgaon Junction/MAO added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Kolhapur SCSM Terminus/KOP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Pune Junction/PUNE added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: SSS Hubballi Junction (Hubli)/UBL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Yesvantpur Junction/YPR added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore)/SBC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Secunderabad Junction/SC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Nagpur Junction/NGP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

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Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
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Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Dadar Central/DR added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Mumbai LTT/LTT added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Mumbai CSM Terminus/CSMT added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Thane/TNA added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Kalyan Junction/KYN added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Itarsi Junction/ET added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Jabalpur/JBP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Gwalior Junction/GWL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Bhopal Junction/BPL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Mathura Junction/MTJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Kanpur Central/CNB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: Amritsar Junction/ASR added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 19 2024 (19:23)
Station Tag: New Delhi/NDLS added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Bhopal Junction/BPL   Itarsi Junction/ET   show more
Nagpur Junction/NGP   Vijayawada Junction/BZA   MGR Chennai Central/MAS   Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS   Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC   Surat/ST   Kalyan Junction/KYN   Pune Junction/PUNE   Kolhapur SCSM Terminus/KOP   KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore)/SBC   Bilaspur Junction/BSP   Raipur Junction/R   Udhna Junction (Surat)/UDN   Mathura Junction/MTJ   SSS Hubballi Junction (Hubli)/UBL   Amritsar Junction/ASR   Kanpur Central/CNB   Mumbai LTT/LTT   Thane/TNA   VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ   Madgaon Junction/MAO   Jabalpur/JBP   Gorakhpur Junction/GKP   New Delhi/NDLS   Dadar Central/DR   Gwalior Junction/GWL   Hyderabad Deccan Nampally/HYB   Secunderabad Junction/SC   Yesvantpur Junction/YPR   Mumbai CSM Terminus/CSMT  
12 ट्रेनें निरस्त कई डायवर्ट: दिल्ली जाने से पहले देख लें यह चार्ट, मालगाड़ी के डिरेल होने से बाधित हुआ रूट

A freight train derailed near Vrindavan on the Agra-Delhi route between Vrindavan and Ajhai in Uttar Pradesh's Agra railway division around 8:18 PM on Wednesday. This resulted in the cancellation of 12 trains and rerouting of an equal number, causing significant inconvenience to passengers.

Uttar Pradesh ke Agra rail mandal mein, Mathura ke paas Vrindavan aur Ajhai ke beech, Budhvaar ki raat lagbhag 8:18 baje, ek maalgadi patari se utar gayi. Isse Agra-Delhi route band ho gaya. Is wajah se, 12 train cancel karni padi aur utni hi train ka route badala gaya. Isse yatriyon...
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ko bahut pareshani hui.
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