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GDY/Guindy (4 PFs)
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Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 12 2022 (10:13)
Guindy railway station (GDY) is located in the heart of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Situated on the Chennai Beach-Tambaram section of the Chennai Suburban Railway, it offers a vibrant atmosphere. The station has four platforms and basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and food stalls.

Tourism

Kapaleeshwarar Temple: Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate architecture and vibrant rituals.
Parthasarathy Temple: Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, renowned for its grand chariot festival.
Vadapalani Andavar Temple: Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, known for its auspicious atmosphere.
St. Thomas Mount Church: Historic church believed to be the site of St. Thomas the Apostle's martyrdom.
Madras Christian College: Prestigious educational institution with a rich history and a significant cultural presence in the city.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: Popular South Indian restaurant serving delicious vegetarian meals and snacks.
A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan): Renowned vegetarian restaurant chain with a wide selection of traditional dishes.
Sangeetha: Known for its tasty South Indian vegetarian meals and snacks, served in a clean and comfortable setting.
Krishna Sweets: Popular sweet shop offering a variety of vegetarian snacks, sweets, and traditional dishes.
Hot Chips: Fast food chain serving vegetarian burgers, fries, and other snacks.

Station Address

Anna Salai, Race View Colony, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Pin- 600032
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: n/a
Type: Regular   Category: SG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Jul 06 (11:30) Guindy Railway Station Gets a Rs. 13.50 Crore Makeover Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (sr.indianrailways.gov.in)
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News Entry# 559155   
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Jul 06 2024 (11:30)
Station Tag: Guindy/GDY added by ForeverRailfan^~/248735
Stations:  Guindy/GDY  
read full article... Redevelopment of Guindy Railway Station under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)

Guindy railway station in Chennai, a major hub for educational institutions and landmarks, serves over 60,000 passengers daily. It's undergoing a Rs. 13.50 Crore redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). The project includes façade improvements, a new booking office, a pedestrian plaza, platform resurfacing, roof replacement, a two-wheeler...
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parking area, three lifts for the foot overbridge, a passenger information display system, an upgraded public announcement system, and CCTV installation. As of now, the parking zone has been redeveloped, the new booking office roof slab is being laid, lifts on platforms 3, 4, and the Racecourse side are operational with electrical works ongoing, and lifts on platforms 1 and 2 are under construction. Improvements to circulating areas, pedestrian pathways, and telecom installations are also in progress. The redevelopment is expected to be completed by September 2024. This project aims to enhance aesthetics, space utilization, accessibility, safety, and security, offering a more efficient and passenger-friendly station experience.

Chennai mein Guindy railway station, jo kai educational institutions aur landmarks ke paas hai, har din 60,000 se zyada passengers ko serve karta hai. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) ke neeche, is station ko Rs. 13.50 Crore mein redevelop kiya ja raha hai. Isme station ke façade mein improvements, new booking...
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office, pedestrian plaza, platform resurfacing, roof replacement, two-wheeler parking area, foot overbridge pe three lifts, passenger information display system, upgraded public announcement system, aur CCTV installation shamil hai. Abhi tak, parking zone redevelop ho gaya hai, new booking office ke roof slab ko lay kiya ja raha hai, platforms 3, 4, aur Racecourse side pe lifts kaam kar rahe hain, aur unke electrical works chal rahe hain, aur platforms 1 aur 2 pe lifts ki installation ongoing hai. Circulating areas, pedestrian pathways, aur telecom installations mein bhi improvements chal rahe hain. September 2024 tak redevelopment poora hone ki ummeed hai. Is project ka aim hai ki station ki aesthetics, space utilization, accessibility, safety, aur security behtar ho, aur passengers ko ek efficient aur comfortable experience mile.
Mar 07 (08:16) Plan to extend MRTS to Guindy or Little Mount (www.newindianexpress.com)
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News Entry# 544106   
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Mar 07 2024 (08:16)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by karbang~/50057

Mar 07 2024 (08:16)
Station Tag: Velachery/VLCY added by karbang~/50057

Mar 07 2024 (08:16)
Station Tag: Guindy/GDY added by karbang~/50057
CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is planning to extend the mass rapid transit system (MRTS) from Velachery to Tambaram by extending services to either Guindy...
read full article... Plan to extend MRTS to Guindy or Little Mount
Jun 25 2023 (12:05) Dirtiest Trains: Top 10 Unhygienic Railway Stations In India (www.india.com)
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News Entry# 517663   
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Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
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Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
Station Tag: Sadar Bazar/DSB added by rahulrathore/2195277

Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
Station Tag: Guduvancheri/GI added by rahulrathore/2195277

Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
Station Tag: Guindy/GDY added by rahulrathore/2195277

Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
Station Tag: Khurja Junction/KRJ added by rahulrathore/2195277

Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
Station Tag: Ottappalam/OTP added by rahulrathore/2195277

Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
Station Tag: Palavanthangal/PZA added by rahulrathore/2195277

Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
Station Tag: Perungulattur/PRGL added by rahulrathore/2195277

Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
Station Tag: Singaperumal Koil/SKL added by rahulrathore/2195277

Jun 25 2023 (12:05)
Station Tag: Velachery/VLCY added by rahulrathore/2195277
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read full article... Dirtiest Trains: Top 10 Unhygienic Railway Stations In India
Mar 12 2023 (08:39) Southern Railway to develop 15 stations in Chennai division (www.google.com)
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 510323   
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Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Jolarpettai Junction/JTJ added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Tiruvallur/TRL added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Gummidipundi/GPD added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Tiruttani/TRT added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Guindy/GDY added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Guduvancheri/GI added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: St Thomas Mount/STM added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Perambur/PER added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Chengalpattu Junction/CGL added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Arakkonam Junction/AJJ added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Mambalam/MBM added by Manoj851120~/2148114

Mar 12 2023 (08:39)
Station Tag: Ambattur/ABU added by Manoj851120~/2148114
CHENNAI: The Southern Railway will redevelop 15 railway stations in Chennai division as part of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Tenders have been called for and a...
read full article... Southern Railway to develop 15 stations in Chennai division
Mar 02 2020 (23:24) Double discharge platforms soon, to ease commuter congestion at Chennai’s Guindy station (www.thehindu.com)
New Facilities/Technology
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News Entry# 402276   
  Past Edits
Mar 02 2020 (23:24)
Station Tag: Guindy/GDY added by 12649⭐️ KSK ⭐️12650^~/1203948
Stations:  Guindy/GDY  
Suburban train commuters getting down at Guindy railway station will no longer have to take the circuitous route and climb the foot over-bridge to reach the...
read full article... Double discharge platforms soon, to ease commuter congestion at Chennai’s Guindy station
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