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MSC/Chetpet (4 PFs)
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Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 12 2022 (10:14)
Chetpet Railway Station, located in the heart of Chennai, boasts 4 platforms and serves as a crucial hub for local and regional trains. Its proximity to the bustling Egmore district offers easy access to diverse shopping options, traditional markets, and cultural experiences. The station itself provides basic amenities including restrooms, waiting areas, and refreshment stalls.

Tourism

Parthasarathy Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A historic Shiva temple known for its stunning architecture.
Santhome Cathedral: A prominent Catholic church, a pilgrimage site for Christians.
Egmore Masjid: A significant mosque in the neighborhood, a place of worship for Muslims.
St. Andrew's Church: An Anglican church with a beautiful interior and a peaceful atmosphere.

Food

Sangeetha: A popular chain serving South Indian vegetarian delicacies.
Saravana Bhavan: Renowned for its flavorful dosas and idlis.
Anjappar: Offers a wide variety of South Indian vegetarian dishes, including thalis.
Krishna Sweets: Famous for its sweet treats and savory snacks.
Adyar Ananda Bhavan: A well-established vegetarian restaurant with a classic menu.

Station Address

2nd St, Jagannathapuram, Egmore, Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai


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Watch non-stop actions of Parallel Trains speeding over the Rails of Chennai, chasing and overtaking one another in succession.
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Feb 27 2021 (18:30)   07643vc/Circar Special | MSC/Chetpet (4 PFs) | AJJ/WAP-4/22871
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The Beauty Of P4 (♥ω♥*)
SR AJJ Arakkonam WAP-4 #22871 Powering By With 07643 Chengalpattu -Kakinada Port CGL-COA Circar Covid 19 Special Express Slithers Into MSC..
And Forward To MS For It's Next Schedule Halt..!!!
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Feb 03 2021 (16:22)   06796/Cholan Express Special | MSC/Chetpet (4 PFs) | RPM/WAP-7/30545
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Riders To The Rockford... 🙏
In Frame - SR The Rocky Royapuram RPM WAP-7 #30545 Powering By With 06796 TPJ-MS Cholan Special Express Skipper Chepet On Cruise Mode And Make On Time Arrived At MS...!!!
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Nov 30 2020 (16:58)   12632/Nellai SF Express (PT) | MS/Chennai Egmore (11 PFs) | RPM/WAP-7/37069
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Watch a short suburban journey that was done mainly to capture the parallel overtake by the Madurai bound Tejas Express. This also contains the captures of the Morning trains towards Chennai Egmore viz. Silambu Exp, Mannai Exp, Pothigai Exp, Kanyakumari Exp, Boat Mail, Nellai Express, Sethu Exp and Pearl City Exp.

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Oct 24 2020 (21:58)   20606/Tiruchendur - Chennai Egmore SF Express (PT) | TCN/Tiruchendur (3 PFs) | GOC/WDP-4D/40445
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In the last ever Trip that I went on before the Lockdown started, I had been to Toothukudi (Tuticorin) for a training. For my return Journey, I decided to visit Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, one of 6 abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamilnadu. From there, I boarded the 16106 Tiruchendur - Chennai Egmore Express. This train is the only express train plying in the Tiruchendur - Tirunelveli branch line; it's coach composition and their positions are more or less fixed, owing to platform length issues of the station in this route. Therefore, the coach board indicators of all the halts in this route for this train are printed and displayed on Poles.

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began our Journey late in the evening at 19:00 hrs from Tiruchendur and reached Chennai the following morning at 11:00 hrs. Our train was hauled by GOC WDP-4D from Tiruchendur to Villupuram Jn.; and from there a RPM WAP-7 took charge. I hope you enjoy the Journey as much as I did.

Tiruchendur - Chennai Egmore Journey by the 16106 Chendur Express

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