Due to the ongoing ₹1,500 crore redevelopment work at Chennai Egmore Railway Station, several express trains that usually depart from Egmore will be temporarily operated from Tambaram and Chennai Beach stations, according to a press release from Southern Railway.
As part of the station’s modernization, all 11 platforms at Egmore are being renovated, and a grand skywalk is also being constructed for easy passenger movement. To facilitate these works, changes in train operations have been made.
📌 List of Affected Trains:
- Rockfort Express (12653/12654)
- Chennai Egmore – Tiruchchirappalli (12653): Will depart from Tambaram from September 11 to November 10.
- Tiruchchirappalli – Chennai Egmore (12654): Will terminate at Tambaram from September 10 to November 9.
- Pandian Express (12637/12638)
- Madurai – Chennai (12638): Will terminate at Tambaram from September 10 to November 9.
- Chennai Egmore – Madurai (12637): Will depart as usual from Egmore.
- Chozhan Express (22661/22676)
- Chennai Egmore – Tiruchchirappalli (22661): Will depart from Tambaram from September 11 to November 10.
- Tiruchchirappalli – Chennai (22676): Will run up to Egmore as usual.
- Rameswaram Express (22661)
- Chennai Egmore – Rameswaram: Will depart from Tambaram from September 11 to November 10.
- Return service will terminate at Tambaram.
- Chennai – Mumbai CSMT Express
- Will depart from Chennai Beach station from September 11 to November 10.
- The return service from Mumbai will terminate at Egmore.
⚠️ Why the Change?
To facilitate major redevelopment works at Chennai Egmore, including platform upgrades and passenger amenities, train departures are being temporarily shifted.
📅 Effective Period:
September 10 to November 10, 2025
✅ Passengers, Please Note:
Make sure to verify your train’s departure station before travel and plan accordingly. Visit Indian Railways Official Website
