Chennai Egmore MS Railway Station

Chennai Egmore Railway Station (MS)

Chennai Egmore railway station (Madras Egmore) was established 109 years ago, in 1908. The code of the station is MS. The gothic style building of the station is one of the important landmarks in Chennai. The Chennai Egmore MS railway station has 11 platforms and is divided into two zones, where platforms 1 to 6 come under zone 1 and platforms 7 to 11 come under zone 2. The station serves around 1.5 lakh passengers every year. The Chennai Egmore railway station falls under the operation of the South Railway zone.

Trains Departing from Chennai Egmore to Other Stations

A total of 66 trains depart from the Chennai Egmore railway station every day, with 32 trains originating from and 34 trains halting at the station.

Trains to Top Pilgrimage Sites:

The Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express connects MS railway station to Madurai (MD), where the famous Meenakshi Temple is located. The Kanyakumari – Howrah Superfast Express runs to Howrah Junction (HWH) in West Bengal, from where the famous pilgrim site Kalighat is around 14 km away. There is one train, the Rameswaram – Faizabad Express that runs from Chennai Egmore railway station to Faizabad (FD) in Uttar Pradesh. You can head to the holy city of Ayodhya, which is around 7 km from Faizabad. The Karaikal – Mumbai LTT Weekly Express connects to the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai that houses the famous Haji Ali Dargah.

Trains to Metros Cities:

Chennai Egmore railway station has three trains connecting to New Delhi. One train originating from Chennai Egmore MS railway station runs to Mumbai. Also, the station provides three trains to Howrah, near the city of Kolkata.

Popular Trains:

The Sampark Kranti Express train is a high-speed train that provides connectivity to New Delhi with very few halts. The superfast express trains are known for their speed and onboard facilities. Pandian SF Express is a superfast train known for its speed and less stoppage. The Tiruchirappalli – Howrah SF Express is well-known for its cleanliness and speed.
The Tamilnadu Sampark Kranti Express connects Chennai Egmore MS railway station to Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) in Delhi.
The Pandian SF Express runs from Chennai Egmore railway station to Madurai Junction (MDU).
The Tiruchirappalli – Howrah SF Express train provides connectivity to Howrah Junction (HWH) from MS railway station.

Popular Places Near Chennai Egmore Railway Station

The Chennai Egmore railway station is in Egmore, a neighborhood of Chennai. The Government Museum lies around 2 km from the station. Sri Parthasarathy Temple and Connemara Library are located around 4 km and 2 km, respectively from the station. The Marina Beach is around 5 km from the Chennai Egmore MS railway station. Valluvar Kottam is a monument dedicated to Saint Thiruvallavur and lies around 6 km from here. Other attractions near Chennai Egmore MS Railway Station are Vivekananda House and Sathome Cathedral Basilica.

FAQS

How many inter-state stations are there in Chennai?
There are around 4 inter-state railway stations in Chennai.
What are the names and codes of different stations in Chennai?
Below are the names and codes of few stations in Chennai:
Chennai Central- MAS
Moore Market Complex- MMC
Royapuram- RPM
Ambattur- ABU
Tambaram- TBM
Chennai Park Town- MPKT
Thriumayilai- MTMY
Thiruvanmiyur- TYMR
Velachery- VLCY
Meenabakkam- MN
What are the top train routes from Chennai Egmore station?
Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry, Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram, Chennai Egmore to Madurai, and Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumari are some top train routes from Chennai Egmore railway station.
Which city has maximum trains connecting it to Chennai Egmore station?
Tirunelveli, Madurai, and New Delhi have the maximum number of trains connecting to Chennai Egmore.
Which is the fastest train originating from Chennai Egmore?
The fastest train originating from MS railway station is the Vaigai SF Express, operating at a speed of 63 kmph.
Which train originating from Chennai Egmore, covers the longest route?
The Chennai Egmore – Jodhpur Weekly SF Express train covers the longest route of distance, 2351 km, from Chennai Egmore railway station.
How many trains originate from Chennai Egmore?
The number of trains originating from Chennai Egmore MS railway station is 32.
Does Chennai have flight connectivity?
Yes. The Chennai International Airport, located in Meenambakkam, serves the city of Chennai.