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Chennai Egmore Train Services Shifted for Station Redevelopment
Indian Railways is fixing up the big train station in Chennai called Egmore.
Because of the repairs, some trains will not stop there for a couple of weeks.
Instead, they will start or finish at nearby stations Tambaram or Mambalam.
This helps keep the station working while it gets better.
The changes start on August 5 and finish on August 20, 2026.
Indian Railways announced train service changes at Chennai Egmore from 5 August 2026.
The redevelopment aims to handle more passengers and trains, improving capacity.
Several trains will be diverted, rescheduled, short‑terminated or originate from alternative stations.
Express trains will temporarily start and end at Tambaram/Mambalam between 5 and 20 August 2026.
The station is managed by the Chennai Division of Southern Railway.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Southern Railway division
- What
- Changes to train operations at Chennai Egmore railway station due to redevelopment
- Where
- Chennai Egmore railway station, Chennai, India
- When
- From 5 August 2026 to 20 August 2026
- Why
- To upgrade the station for higher passenger footfall and increased train capacity
Key facts
- Station
- Chennai Egmore railway station
- Operator
- Southern Railway (Indian Railways)
- Change Start Date
- 5 August 2026
- Change End Date
- 20 August 2026
- Affected Trains
- Express trains temporarily originate/terminate at Tambaram/Mambalam
- Purpose
- Upgrade to handle rising passenger footfall and enhance capacity
Quotes
Southern Railway
Official spokesperson for the Southern Railway division of Indian Railways
“"In continuation of the ongoing redevelopment works at Chennai Egmore Railway Station, the following Express trains will temporarily originate from and terminate at Tambaram/Mambalam instead of Chennai Egmore from 05th August to 20th August 2026"”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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