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STM/St Thomas Mount (6 PFs)
Local Name: Parangimalai
परंगिमलै
பரங்கிமலை

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Jul 26 (13:46) by kjmwag9hc^~
St. Thomas Mount railway station (STM) is a bustling hub in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with 6 platforms serving various local and suburban trains. It's located near the iconic St. Thomas Mount Basilica, a popular pilgrimage site. The station offers basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and food stalls, making it convenient for travelers.

Tourism

**St. Thomas Mount Basilica** - A historic church and pilgrimage site.
**Parthasarathy Temple** - An ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.
**Kapaleeshwarar Temple** - A renowned Shiva temple with stunning architecture.
**Vadapalani Andavar Temple** - A popular Murugan temple known for its festivals.
**Santhome Cathedral** - A historic cathedral dedicated to St. Thomas the Apostle.

Food

**A2B Veg Restaurant** - Popular for its South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
**Sangeetha** - Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian and Chinese.
**Saravana Bhavan** - Known for its authentic South Indian vegetarian meals.
**Hotel Annapoorna** - A budget-friendly option with delicious vegetarian food.
**Adyar Ananda Bhavan** - Serves traditional South Indian vegetarian snacks and meals.

Station Address

Pedestrian Overpass, Collectors Nagar, Pazhavanthangal, Chennai, Pin- 600016
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: n/a
Type: Regular   Category: SG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai


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Rating: 4.2/5 (20 votes)
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Dec 31 2020 (10:28) Chennai: Last-mile demolition to acquire land for MRTS extension begins
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SR/Southern
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CHENNAI: The Velachery-St Thomas Mount
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read more... Chennai: Last-mile demolition to acquire land for MRTS extension begins
Nov 14 2019 (01:51) After 11-year wait, construction on St Thomas Mount-Adambakkam MRTS stretch in Chennai to begin soon
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Nov 14 2019 (01:51)
Station Tag: St Thomas Mount/STM added by 12649⭐️ KSK ⭐️12650^~/1203948
Stations:  St Thomas Mount/STM  
CHENNAI : After being delayed for nearly 11 years, construction of 500-metre elevated rail line between Adambakkam and St Thomas Mount is set to resume soon. Southern...
read more... After 11-year wait, construction on St Thomas Mount-Adambakkam MRTS stretch in Chennai to begin soon
Sep 27 2019 (16:15) Tamil Nadu government begins process to acquire land for MRTS last stretch
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 392146   
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Sep 27 2019 (16:16)
Station Tag: St Thomas Mount/STM added by 12649⭐️ KSK ⭐️12650^~/1203948

Sep 27 2019 (16:16)
Station Tag: Velachery/VLCY added by 12649⭐️ KSK ⭐️12650^~/1203948
Stations:  St Thomas Mount/STM   Velachery/VLCY  
CHENNAI: The state government has started the final stage of acquiring land for the last 500m stretch of the Velachery-St Thomas Mount Mass Rapid Transit System...
read more... Tamil Nadu government begins process to acquire land for MRTS last stretch
Aug 26 2019 (17:55) St Thomas Mount accident: Five officials, their complacence blamed
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SR/Southern
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Aug 26 2019 (17:55)
Station Tag: St Thomas Mount/STM added by 12649⭐️ KSK ⭐️12650^~/1203948
Stations:  St Thomas Mount/STM  
CHENNAI: In his final report on the accident at St Thomas Mount station last July that killed five footboard commuters, the commissioner of railway safety (CRS)...
read more... St Thomas Mount accident: Five officials, their complacence blamed
Sep 12 2018 (23:15) Mount station tragedy: Tribunal slams railway authority for death of passengers
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SR/Southern
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News Entry# 357323   
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Sep 12 2018 (23:15)
Station Tag: St Thomas Mount/STM added by a2z~/1674352
Stations:  St Thomas Mount/STM  
On July 23, four unsuspecting passengers aboard a crowded suburban train in Chennai died a horrific death after they hit a hard surface at the mount...
read more... Mount station tragedy: Tribunal slams railway authority for death of passengers
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