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MS/Chennai Egmore (11 PFs)
Local Name: Ezhumbur
चेन्नै एषुंबूर (एग्मोर)
சென்னை எழும்பூர்

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Aug 21 (16:54)


Chennai Egmore is a major railway station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, known for its historical significance and bustling atmosphere. The station boasts 11 platforms and offers a wide array of amenities, including waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and luggage storage facilities. With its strategic location in the heart of the city, Egmore provides easy access to various attractions and transportation hubs.

Tourism

Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate architecture.
Parthasarathy Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, attracting devotees and tourists alike.
San Thome Basilica: A significant Catholic church believed to be the burial site of Saint Thomas the Apostle.
St. Mary's Church: A historical Anglican church with a beautiful colonial-era architecture.
Arulmigu Sri Vadapalani Andavar Temple: A popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, known for its colorful and vibrant atmosphere.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: A popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for its delicious dosas and idlis.
Sangeetha: A renowned vegetarian restaurant chain offering a wide variety of South Indian dishes.
Adyar Ananda Bhavan: A traditional vegetarian restaurant serving authentic South Indian cuisine.
Ratna Cafe: A well-known vegetarian restaurant serving a variety of North and South Indian dishes.
The Grand: A sophisticated vegetarian restaurant offering a fine dining experience.

Station Address

Gandhi Irwin Rd, Egmore, Chennai Ph No: 044-28194579
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-1
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai


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Apr 21 2016 (18:41)   MS/Chennai Egmore (11 PFs)
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Prepaid AC waiting hall is available at PF4.. Charges: 30 rupees for 1st 2 hrs and 20 rupees for additional an hour...

Waiting hall for SL class and upper class is also on PF4, but upper class waiting hall has no AC...

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rooms are situated on the 1St floor of main entrance building, staircase will be just opposite to enquiry counter, beside current booking counter...

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Apr 25 2016 (01:26)
TouristerDivyanshu^~
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very useful thanks for sharing :)
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May 07 2023 (12:44)   MS/Chennai Egmore (11 PFs)
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Chennai Egmore Metro Station (on Green Line of Chennai Metro) is located right adjacent to Chennai Egmore Railway Station. The entrance of Metro Station is right outside the FOB ramp on PF-11 (suburban) side, ie on the northern side of the Railway Station.

From CHENNAI EGMORE METRO STATION one can take direct Metro services (Green Line) to Chennai Central, Airport, CMBT (Koyambedu Bus Terminus), Anna Nagar, Kilpauk, Guindy, etc.
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If you transfer to Blue Line at Chennai Central Metro Station, you can take Blue Line to destinations like Thiruvotriyur, Anna Salai (Mount Road), Teynampet, Guindy, etc.

Metro Fare from 10/- to 50/- depending on your destination.

Note:- Suburban EMUs also connect Chennai Egmore Railway Station with Chennai Central Railway Station (Alight at Park Station and take Subway), Beach, Airport (Alight at Tirusulam Station), Tambaram, etc.

Fast, Cool and Comfortable Metro trains are much better option than auto and taxis demanding crazy prices!

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May 17 2023 (19:24)
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Well said!
First EMU timings : 04 05 AM
Last EMU timings : 23 52 PM

First Metro towards Central : 5 22 AM ( freq : 15 mins, 10 mins at
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peak hrs )
towards Airport : 5 05 AM
Last Metro : Someone please update

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May 21 2014 (19:30)   MS/Chennai Egmore (11 PFs)
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The following are the passenger amenities available at Chennai Egmore Railway Station:
1) First Aid Box : PF- 4
2) Stretcher : PF- 4
3) Escalator : PF- 4 & 5
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Retiring Room : PF- 4
5) Waiting Room : PF- 4
6) Cloak Room : PF- 4
7) Enquiry counter : PF- 4
8) NTES : PF- 4
9) Book Stall : PF- 4
10)Parking : PF- 1 & 11
11)Washable Apron: PF- 4,5,6,7,8 & 9
12)Fire Extinguisher: PF- 1,4,7 & 11
13)SRM Free Health Care center : PF-4
14)Public Address System: All Platforms (1- 11)
15)VIP Waiting Lounge
16)Electronic Train Info display Boards
17)Battery operated cars for aged and Handicapped - Free
18)Public Telephone
19)Food Plaza
20)Hotels (Veg & Non-veg)
21)Modern Food Hall
22)Complaint Book
23)Fruit Shops
24)Bank ATMs
25)Mobile Recharging Facilities
26)Pay Toilets.

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Mar 03 2019 (09:43)   22671/Chennai Egmore - Madurai Tejas Express | MS/Chennai Egmore (11 PFs)
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Leaves Chennai Egmore from PF#2..Water bottle & News paper given on board. Breakfast : Veg: Idly -2 Vada-2 & Sambar. No chutney.. Non veg : Bread, Butter, Omlet. Milk powder, Sugar & Coffee/ Tea served. Lunch : Veg. Briyani, Onion Raitha , Pickle after TPJ. Not sure about Non veg course.
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The same menu is being served in the train 12243 Chennai central - Coimbatore Shatabdi express (toilets stink because of slow flush or no water).
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Jul 25 2020 (08:04)   22153/Chennai Egmore - Salem SF Express (PT) | MS/Chennai Egmore (11 PFs)
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Seating counts if booking opens
SLEEPER COMPARTMENTS

8 sleeper compartments × 72 seats = 576 seats

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quota (GN) = 330 seats
General quota (GN) {Fridays} = 221 seats
Tatkal quota (TQ) = 50 seats
Tatkal quota (TQ) {Fridays} = 99 seats
Premium tatkal (PT) = 49 seats
Premium tatkal (PT) {Fridays} = 98 seats
Lower berth quota (LB) = 56 seats
Hadicapped quota (HP) = 4 seats
Ladies quota (LD) = 6 seats
RAC Allocation (112) = 56 seats

Total seats = 551 seats
551 - 576 = 25 seats for HO or any other quota

Total seats { Fridays } = 540 seats
540 - 576 = 36 seats for HO or any other quota

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NO PQ, RL quotas
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