Chennai’s first AC suburban train begins service today; to run with limited stops, split schedule

TNN / Updated: Apr 20, 2025, 10:52 IST

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Chennai is gearing up to launch its first air-conditioned suburban train this Saturday. Southern Railway confirmed the commencement of operations after initial delays. The AC EMU rake will operate with a split schedule, featuring limited stops at 12 major stations. Commuters can avail of three up-and-down trips daily. Two trips will cover the full route between Chennai Beach and Chengalpet. A shorter trip will run between Chennai Beach and Tambaram. The services will be available in morning and evening sessions, with a break for maintenance.

Chennai’s first AC suburban train begins service today; to run with limited stops, split schedule

Chennai's first AC suburban train is set to commence operations on Saturday, offering limited stops and a split schedule. Southern Railway confirmed the launch after initial delays.

CHENNAI: The city's first AC suburban train will roll out from Saturday with limited stops and a split schedule.
There will be three up-and-down trips daily—two full-length runs between Chennai Beach and Chengalpet and one shorter run between Chennai Beach and Tambaram.
These services will run in two sessions— morning and evening — with a nearly five-hour break in between for routine maintenance. It will halt at only 12 major stations, including Mambalam, Guindy, St Thomas Mount, Tambaram, Perungalathur, Guduvancheri, Potheri, and Paranur.
A day after TOI reported the delay in launching the AC EMU rake, Southern Railway has confirmed the train will begin operations from Saturday.

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The city's first air-conditioned suburban train will begin operations on Saturday, featuring limited stops and a split schedule.
The service will include three round trips daily, with two full-length journeys between Chennai Beach and Chengalpet and one shorter trip to Tambaram.
The train will stop at 12 major stations, including Mambalam, Guindy, St Thomas Mount, Tambaram, Perungalathur, Guduvancheri, Potheri, and Paranur.

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