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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

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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: 77
Number of Terminating Trains: 77
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Rating: 4.4/5 (840 votes)
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Sep 11 (18:57) The Rise of India's First Superfast Trains: A History of the Tamil Nadu Express
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 569010   
  Past Edits
Sep 11 2024 (20:08)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

Sep 11 2024 (20:08)
Train Tag: Tamil Nadu Express/12622 added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

Sep 11 2024 (20:08)
Train Tag: Tamil Nadu Express/12621 added by PrakharYadav^~/622971
Tamil Nadu Express: once a jewel in the crown of Southern Railway, now overshadowedPremium

The Tamil Nadu Express, launched in 1976, was one of the first superfast trains in India, connecting Madras (now Chennai) to Delhi in less than 30 hours. This train addressed a long-standing demand for a faster connection between South India and the national capital. The train, painted in sleek red and...
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yellow, featured unique amenities for its time, including a mobile library, water coolers, a public address system, music channels, closed-circuit televisions, and a pantry car. It was also managed by a Train Superintendent for passenger amenities and complaint resolution. The introduction of the Tamil Nadu Express marked a new era in rail transportation, offering a faster and more comfortable journey for passengers traveling between South India and Delhi. The development of this express train was inspired by Japan's Bullet Trains and other high-speed trains in Europe. The Indian Railways aimed to increase speeds of express trains from 100 kmph to 160 kmph, leading to the introduction of the Rajdhani Expresses between Howrah-New Delhi and Mumbai-New Delhi, operating at speeds of 130 km/h and 120 km/h respectively. However, after the departure of B.C. Ganguly, the high-speed project was abandoned.

1976 mein launch hua Tamil Nadu Express, India ke pehle superfast trains mein se ek tha, jo Madras (ab Chennai) se Delhi tak 30 ghante se kam mein pahunchta tha. Is train ne South India aur national capital ke beech ek fast connection ki bahut saal se chali aati maang ko...
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pura kiya. Red aur yellow rang mein paint ki gayi ye train, apne samay ke liye unique amenities deti thi, jaise ki mobile library, water coolers, public address system, music channels, closed-circuit television, aur pantry car. Isme Train Superintendent bhi tha, jo passenger amenities aur complaint resolution dekhta tha. Tamil Nadu Express ke launch ne rail transportation mein ek naya zamana shuru kiya, jisse South India aur Delhi ke beech safar karne wale passengers ke liye ek fast aur comfortable journey milti thi. Is express train ka vikas Japan ke Bullet Trains aur Europe ke other high-speed trains se prabhavit tha. Indian Railways ka maqsad express trains ki speed 100 kmph se badhakar 160 kmph karna tha, jiske chalte Howrah-New Delhi aur Mumbai-New Delhi ke beech Rajdhani Expresses launch hue, jo ki 130 km/h aur 120 km/h ki speed se chalte the. Lekin, B.C. Ganguly ke jane ke baad, high-speed project band kar diya gaya.
Sep 04 (19:04) Several Express Trains Cancelled by Southern Railway due to Operational Reasons
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SCR/South Central
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News Entry# 567992   
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Sep 04 2024 (19:05)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 04 2024 (19:05)
Station Tag: Santragachi Junction/SRC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 04 2024 (19:05)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Southern Railway announces cancellation of several express trains; check details here

Southern Railway has announced the cancellation of several express trains due to operational reasons. Train No 12840 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Howrah Superfast Mail, scheduled to depart from Dr MGR Chennai Central at 7:00 pm on September 4, is fully cancelled. Train No 22641 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Shalimar Superfast Express,...
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scheduled to depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central at 4:55 pm on September 5, is also fully cancelled due to cancellation pairing rake. Additionally, Train No 07193 Secunderabad – Kollam Express, scheduled to depart from Secunderabad at 6:40 pm on specific dates in September, October, and November, is fully cancelled. The corresponding return train, Train No 07194 Kollam – Secunderabad Express, leaving Kollam at 02.30 am on specific dates in September, October, and November, is also fully cancelled. Furthermore, Train No 10215 Madgaon – Ernakulam Superfast Express, scheduled to leave Madgaon at 9:00 pm on September 8 and 15, is fully cancelled. The corresponding return train, Train No 10216 Ernakulam – Madgaon Superfast Express, leaving Ernakulam at 1:25 pm on September 9 and 16, is also fully cancelled. Finally, Train No 12759 Tambaram – Hyderabad Charminar Superfast Express, originally scheduled to leave Tambaram at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, has been rescheduled to depart at 8:30 pm due to the late arrival of its pairing rake.

Southern Railway ne operational reasons ki wajah se kaafi saare express trains ko cancel karne ka announcement kiya hai. Train No 12840 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Howrah Superfast Mail, jo Dr MGR Chennai Central se 4 September ko sham 7:00 baje chalaana tha, woh fully cancel ho gaya hai. Train...
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No 22641 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Shalimar Superfast Express, jo Thiruvananthapuram Central se 5 September ko sham 4:55 baje chalaana tha, woh bhi cancellation pairing rake ki wajah se fully cancel ho gaya hai. Iske alawa, Train No 07193 Secunderabad – Kollam Express, jo September, October aur November mein specific dates pe sham 6:40 baje Secunderabad se chalaana tha, woh bhi fully cancel ho gaya hai. Iski return train, Train No 07194 Kollam – Secunderabad Express, jo September, October aur November mein specific dates pe subah 2.30 baje Kollam se chalaana tha, woh bhi fully cancel ho gaya hai. Aage, Train No 10215 Madgaon – Ernakulam Superfast Express, jo 8 aur 15 September ko sham 9:00 baje Madgaon se chalaana tha, woh bhi fully cancel ho gaya hai. Iski return train, Train No 10216 Ernakulam – Madgaon Superfast Express, jo 9 aur 16 September ko sham 1:25 baje Ernakulam se chalaana tha, woh bhi fully cancel ho gaya hai. Aakhri mein, Train No 12759 Tambaram – Hyderabad Charminar Superfast Express, jo Wednesday ko sham 5:30 baje Tambaram se chalaana tha, woh apni pairing rake ke late aane ki wajah se sham 8:30 baje chalaana decided kiya gaya hai.
Sep 03 (18:59) South Central Railway Cancels Multiple Express Trains Due to Heavy Rain and Waterlogging
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SCR/South Central
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News Entry# 567794   
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Sep 03 2024 (18:59)
Station Tag: Renigunta Junction/RU added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 03 2024 (18:59)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 03 2024 (18:59)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623
South Central Railway cancels trains due to Andhra, Telangana rains

Due to heavy rain and waterlogging in various sections, the South Central Railway has announced the cancellation of several express trains. These cancellations affect trains departing from Chennai, Gudur, Secunderabad, Ernakulam, Tambaram, Puducherry, Kochuveli, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, and New Delhi. The affected trains and their departure times are listed below. Passengers can...
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contact the railway authorities for assistance at the provided helpline numbers.

Heavy rain aur water logging ki wajah se, South Central Railway ne kai express trains ko cancel karne ka announcement kiya hai. Yeh cancellation Chennai, Gudur, Secunderabad, Ernakulam, Tambaram, Puducherry, Kochuveli, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli aur New Delhi se chalu hone wali trains ko affect karta hai. Niche diye gaye trains aur unke...
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departure timings ki list check karo. Passengers railway authorities se helpline numbers pe contact kar sakte hai.
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   
  Past Edits
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.
Sep 01 (19:04) Several Trains Cancelled Due to Waterlogging in Andhra Pradesh
Major Accidents/Disruptions
NWR/North Western
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News Entry# 567561   
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Sep 01 2024 (19:04)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 01 2024 (19:04)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Andhra rains: Southern Railway announces cancellation of express trains

Due to waterlogging at Rayanapadu Station in Vijayawada-Kazipet section of Andhra Pradesh, Southern Railway has cancelled several express trains. The affected trains include: 1. Train No. 12621 Dr MGR Chennai Central - New Delhi Tamil Nadu Express leaving Chennai at 10.00 pm on Sunday (Sep 1). 2. Train No. 12269 Dr...
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MGR Chennai Central - H.Nizamuddin Duronto Express leaving at 06.35 am on Monday (Sep 2). 3. Train No. 12656 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Ahmedabad Navjeevan Express leaving at 10.10 am on Monday. 4. Train No. 06509 KSR Bengaluru - Danapur Humsafar Express leaving at 07.15 am on Monday. 5. Train No. 12852 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Bilaspur Express leaving at 3.40 pm on Monday.

Andhra Pradesh mein Vijayawada-Kazipet section mein Rayanapadu Station pe pani bharne ki wajah se, Southern Railway ne kai express trains cancel kar di hain. Ye hain affected trains: 1. Train No. 12621 Dr MGR Chennai Central - New Delhi Tamil Nadu Express jo Chennai se Sunday (Sep 1) ko raat 10.00...
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baje chalta hai. 2. Train No. 12269 Dr MGR Chennai Central - H.Nizamuddin Duronto Express jo Monday (Sep 2) ko subah 06.35 baje chalta hai. 3. Train No. 12656 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Ahmedabad Navjeevan Express jo Monday ko subah 10.10 baje chalta hai. 4. Train No. 06509 KSR Bengaluru - Danapur Humsafar Express jo Monday ko subah 07.15 baje chalta hai. 5. Train No. 12852 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Bilaspur Express jo Monday ko dopahar 3.40 baje chalta hai.
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