Marking the initial days of the railways in the Indian subcontinent, the Madras Railway Company began to network South India in 1856. The first station was built at Royapuram, … See more

Architecture
Built in the Gothic Revival style, the original station was designed by George Harding and consisted of four platforms and a capacity to … See more

Chennai Central railway station is a major transit point for shipment of inland and sea fish in South India through trains. The terminus handles … See more

According to the Railway sources, as of July 2012, Chennai Central was 180 short of the sanctioned 405 maintenance employees, including mechanical, electrical and … See more

The terminus lies on the southern arm of the diamond junction of Chennai's railway network, where all the lines of the Chennai Suburban Railway meet. The terminus is located about 19 … See more

On an average, 89 trains are operated daily from the station of which 12 have 24 coaches. About 400 trains arrive and depart at the station daily, including about 86 pairs of … See more

The station has bookshops, restaurants, accommodation facilities, internet browsing centres, and a shopping mall. The main waiting hall … See more