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MSB/Chennai Beach (10 PFs)
Local Name: Madras Beach
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Track: Construction - Electric-Line Quadrupling

Updated: Sep 10 (21:06)
Chennai Beach Railway Station (MSB) is a bustling hub located in the heart of Chennai's historic George Town. With 10 platforms and a convenient location near the Marina Beach, it offers easy access to various parts of the city and beyond. Travelers will find a plethora of amenities including ATMs, refreshment stalls, and waiting rooms.

Tourism

Parthasarathy Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, a prominent landmark in Triplicane.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its stunning architecture.
Santhome Basilica: A significant church believed to be the tomb of Saint Thomas the Apostle.
Mahamaham Tank: A sacred tank in Kumbakonam, where a massive religious festival takes place every 12 years.
Thiruvanmiyur Marundeeswarar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its healing powers.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: Famous for its South Indian vegetarian dishes, especially dosas and idlis.
Sangeetha: A popular chain serving a wide variety of vegetarian South Indian cuisine.
Krishna Sweets: Offers delicious sweets, snacks, and vegetarian meals.
A2B: Known for its pure vegetarian South Indian cuisine and quick service.
Hotel Woodlands: Serves a variety of vegetarian dishes, including thalis and snacks.

Station Address

Rajaji Salai, George Town, Chennai - 600001.
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Number of Originating Trains: 3
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Sep 21 (18:55) EMU Train Cancellations and Special Passenger Trains in Chennai on September 22nd
Entry# 6197327   
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Sep 21 2024 (18:55)
Station Tag: Tambaram/TBM added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 21 2024 (18:55)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Tambaram/TBM   Chennai Beach/MSB  
Cancellation of EMU trains in Chennai Beach - Tambaram section on 22.09.2024 announced; check details

On September 22nd (Sunday), all EMU trains between Chennai Beach and Tambaram will be cancelled from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM due to engineering works. To accommodate passengers, 24 special passenger trains will operate between Chennai Beach and Pallavaram in both directions. These special trains will run from Chennai Beach from...
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6:15 AM to 7:00 PM towards Pallavaram, and from Pallavaram from 7:10 AM to 7:50 PM towards Chennai Beach. EMU trains bound for Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Tirumalpur, and Arakkonam will run as scheduled. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and check the revised schedule before traveling.

22 September (Sunday) ko, Chennai Beach aur Tambaram ke beech mein EMU trains subah 7:00 AM se shaam 8:00 PM tak engineering work ki wajah se cancel rahenge. Iske wajah se, 24 special passenger trains Chennai Beach aur Pallavaram ke beech mein dono taraf chalaaye jaayenge. Ye special trains Chennai Beach...
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se subah 6:15 AM se shaam 7:00 PM tak Pallavaram ki taraf aur Pallavaram se subah 7:10 AM se shaam 7:50 PM tak Chennai Beach ki taraf chalaaye jaayenge. Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Tirumalpur aur Arakkonam jaane wali EMU trains apne schedule timings par chalegi. Yaatrio se vinanti hai ki apni journey plan karein aur yatra se pehle revised schedule check karein.
Aug 24 (18:57) Several EMU Trains Cancelled Due to Engineering Works in Chennai
Entry# 6167042   
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Aug 24 2024 (18:57)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 24 2024 (18:57)
Station Tag: Villupuram Junction/VM added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Partial, full cancellation of EMU trains in Chennai Beach - Villupuram section; check details

Due to engineering work on the Chennai Beach - Villupuram line between Chennai Beach and Chennai Egmore stations from 10:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 AM Sunday, several EMU trains are fully or partially cancelled. This includes Chennai Beach - Tambaram locals departing at 9:10 PM and 9:30 PM on Saturday, Tambaram...
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- Chennai Beach locals departing at 10:40 PM, 11:20 PM, and 11:40 PM on Saturday, and various other routes with specific departure times.

Chennai Beach se Villupuram ke beech, Chennai Beach aur Chennai Egmore station ke beech, Saturday raat 10:30 se Sunday subah 4:30 tak engineering work chal raha hai, jiske wajah se kai EMU trains puri tarah ya aadhe se cancel hain. Isme Chennai Beach se Tambaram jaane wali local train, jo Saturday...
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raat 9:10 PM aur 9:30 PM chalti hai, puri tarah cancel hai. Iske alawa Tambaram se Chennai Beach jaane wali local train, jo Saturday raat 10:40 PM, 11:20 PM aur 11:40 PM chalti hai, bhi puri tarah cancel hai. Aur bhi kai route hain jahan trains specific time pe cancel hain.
Aug 03 (17:41) Vande Metro Trial Run Completed in Chennai: Passenger Service Expected by August/September
Entry# 6145171   
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Aug 03 2024 (17:41)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2024 (17:41)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Aug 03 2024 (17:41)
Station Tag: Villivakkam/VLK added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Railway takes Vande Metro on trial run from Villivakkam to Katpadi

The Vande Metro, a short-distance intercity variant of the Vande Bharat Express, has undergone trial runs between Villivakkam and Katpadi in Chennai. The train, a hybrid of MEMU and Vande Bharat Express, boasts features like air-conditioning, toilets, comfortable seating, automatic doors, and an advanced announcement system. It can travel...
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at 130 km per hour and is expected to begin passenger service by the end of August or September. Railway officials are currently finalizing the routes.

Vande Bharat Express ka short-distance, intercity variant, Vande Metro, ka trial run Chennai mein Villivakkam aur Katpadi ke beech hua hai. Yeh train, MEMU aur Vande Bharat Express ka hybrid hai, aur isme air-conditioning, toilets, comfortable seats, automatic doors, aur advance announcement system jaise features hain. Yeh 130 km...
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per hour ki speed se travel kar sakta hai aur iske August ya September ke end tak passengers ko service dena shuru hone ki ummeed hai. Railway officials abhi routes finalize kar rahe hain.
May 24 (10:38) Overcrowding on Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai Local Train Sparks Calls for MEMU Rake Upgrade
Entry# 6074450   
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May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Katpadi Junction/KPD added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Station Tag: Tiruvannamalai/TNM added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Train Tag: Tiruvannamalai - Chennai Beach MEMU Passenger/06034 added by Sravan/914085

May 24 2024 (10:38)
Train Tag: Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai MEMU Passenger/06033 added by Sravan/914085
Posted by: Sravan 63 news posts
Demand for more rakes in Beach-Tiruvannamalai MEMU

Passengers traveling on the Chennai Beach - Tiruvannamalai local train have requested an upgrade to the MEMU rake from 8 to 12 cars due to overcrowding. This issue arose after the train's route was extended to Tiruvannamalai on May 2nd, coinciding with the Pournamani Girivalam festival on May 22nd, causing significant...
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crowding. Railway officials are considering a new regular service to Tiruvannamalai from Chennai and have submitted a request for 12-car MEMU rakes to the railway board. Passengers advocate for either upgrading the existing rake or introducing a new direct train to avoid overcrowding and inconvenience.

Chennai Beach se Tiruvannamalai jaane wala local train mein bahut bheed ho rahi hai, isliye passengers ne MEMU rake ko 8 se 12 car mein upgrade karne ki maang ki hai. 2 May ko Tiruvannamalai tak train extend kiya gaya tha, aur 22 May ko Pournamani Girivalam festival ke wajah se...
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train mein bahut bheed thi. Railway officials ne Chennai se Tiruvannamalai ke liye ek new regular service start karne ka proposal diya hai aur railway board se 12-car MEMU rakes ke liye request bhi ki hai. Passengers ya toh existing rake ko upgrade karne ya new direct train shuru karne ki demand kar rahe hain taaki bheed aur inconvenience se bacha ja sake.
May 21 (20:50) Chennai's Fourth Railway Line Project Delayed, Completion Expected by August 2024
Entry# 6072113   
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May 21 2024 (20:50)
Station Tag: Chennai Beach/MSB added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 21 2024 (20:50)
Station Tag: Chennai Egmore/MS added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Fourth railway line project from Egmore to Beach may be completed by August

The Southern Railway's fourth line project between Chennai Egmore and Beach railway station, initially slated for completion by March 2024, is now expected to be finished by August 2024. The project, aimed at easing congestion on existing lines and accommodating a third terminal at Tambaram, was initiated in September 2023 after...
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receiving a ₹274.20 crore sanction. Delays due to land acquisition and Cyclone Michaung in December 2023 pushed back the completion date. Work on seven minor bridges, one big bridge, and track installation along the Cooum river is underway. Demolition of platforms at Chennai Park and Fort stations has begun, while 80% of track formation and removal of overhead electricity lines is complete. Foundation work for a foot over bridge and fabrication of platform shelters are also in progress at two stations.

Chennai Egmore aur Beach railway station ke beech Southern Railway ka fourth line project, jiska pehle March 2024 mein complete hone wala tha, ab August 2024 tak complete hone ki ummeed hai. Ye project, existing lines par congestion ko kam karne aur Tambaram mein third terminal ko adjust karne ke liye,...
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September 2023 mein shuru kiya gaya tha, ₹274.20 crore ki sanction ke baad. Land acquisition aur December 2023 mein Cyclone Michaung ke wajah se delays ke karan completion date ko push back kiya gaya tha. Saath minor bridges, ek big bridge aur Cooum river ke kinare track installation ka kaam chal raha hai. Chennai Park aur Fort stations ke platforms ko demolish kiya ja raha hai, aur 80% track formation aur overhead electricity lines ko remove karne ka kaam complete ho chuka hai. Do stations mein foot over bridge ki foundation work aur platform shelters ko install karne ka fabrication work bhi chal raha hai.
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