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MSF/Chennai Fort (6 PFs)
Local Name: Fort Station
चेन्नै कोट्टै (फोर्ट)
சென்னை கோட்டை

Track: Construction - Electric-Line Quadrupling

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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sivaprakashofficia...
Aug 03 (16:42)
Aug 03 (13:23)   MSF/Chennai Fort (6 PFs)   Station - Name & Address
Entry# 6704318   Blog Entry# 6145018  
by: kjmwag9hc~   532 Conf TLs   95 Void TLs
Local Name: Fort Station
Regional Language Name(s): சென்னை கோட்டை
Hindi Name: चेन्नै कोट्टै (फोर्ट)
Elevation: 3
Type: Regular
Category: SG-3
Muthuswamy Rd, George Town, Chennai
Tamil Nadu

Dec 12 2022 (10:11)   (previous value)
Entry# 5490009
by: ForeverRailfan^~
Local Name:
Regional Language Name: சென்னை கோட்டை
Hindi Name: चेन्नै कोट्टै (फोर्ट)
Elevation: 3
Type: Regular
Category: SG-3
Muthuswamy Rd, George Town, Chennai
Tamil Nadu

ForeverRailfan^~
Dec 12 2022 (10:11)
Dec 12 2022 (10:11)   MSF/Chennai Fort (6 PFs)   Station - Name & Address
Entry# 5490009   Blog Entry# 5569250  
by: ForeverRailfan^~   50986 Conf TLs   194 Void TLs
Local Name:
Regional Language Name: சென்னை கோட்டை
Hindi Name: चेन्नै कोट्टै (फोर्ट)
Elevation: 3
Type: Regular
Category: SG-3
Muthuswamy Rd, George Town, Chennai
Tamil Nadu

Nov 15 2022 (12:51)   (previous value)
Entry# 5435296
by: ForeverRailfan^~
Local Name:
Regional Language Name: சென்னை கோட்டை
Hindi Name: चेन्नै कोट्टै (फोर्ट)
Elevation: 3
Muthuswamy Rd, George Town, Chennai
Tamil Nadu

ForeverRailfan^~
Nov 15 2022 (12:51)
Nov 15 2022 (12:51)   MSF/Chennai Fort (6 PFs)   Station - Name & Address
Entry# 5435296   Blog Entry# 5545518  
by: ForeverRailfan^~   50986 Conf TLs   194 Void TLs
Local Name:
Regional Language Name: சென்னை கோட்டை
Hindi Name: चेन्नै कोट्टै (फोर्ट)
Elevation: 3
Muthuswamy Rd, George Town, Chennai
Tamil Nadu

Dec 06 2019 (19:15)   (previous value)
Entry# 3033652
by: ForeverRailfan^~
Local Name:
Regional Name: சென்னை கோட்டை
Hindi Name: चेन्नै कोट्टै (फोर्ट)
Muthuswamy Rd, George Town, Chennai
Tamil Nadu

Kilimanjaro^~
Apr 28 2022 (14:07)
Apr 28 2022 (14:07)   MSF/Chennai Fort (6 PFs)   Station - Add Pic
Entry# 4961479   Blog Entry# 5327294  
by: Kilimanjaro^~   14447 Conf TLs   79 Void TLs
Blog Entry# 5326863-0

Medium; Platform Pic; FOB/Stairs;
Captured during my travel on 21st April 2022

ForeverRailfan^~
Dec 06 2019 (19:15)
Dec 06 2019 (19:15)   MSF/Chennai Fort (6 PFs)   Station - Name & Address
Entry# 3033652   Blog Entry# 4506883  
by: ForeverRailfan^~   50986 Conf TLs   194 Void TLs
Local Name:
Regional Name: சென்னை கோட்டை
Hindi Name: चेन्नै कोट्टै (फोर्ट)
Muthuswamy Rd, George Town, Chennai
Tamil Nadu

Aug 07 2018 (17:15)   (previous value)
Entry# 2213071
by: R.Kavya^~
Local Name:
Regional Name: சென்னை கோட்டை
Hindi Name: चेन्नै फोर्ट (कोट्टै)
Muthuswamy Rd, George Town, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
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