Archive · 14 Sep 2026
New AC Suburban Train Planned Between Chennai Central and Arakkonam
Southern Railway wants to start a new air-conditioned suburban train.
It would run between Chennai Central and Arakkonam.
The train would stop at stations such as Ambattur, Avadi, Tiruninravur and Tiruvallur.
A new train set has already been given to Southern Railway.
Officials are preparing it for passenger service.
The timetable is waiting for approval from the Railway Board.
If approval comes, the train may start within a week.
It is meant to give commuters a more comfortable choice, especially during busy work hours.
Southern Railway is planning an AC EMU service between Chennai Central and Arakkonam.
The proposed train will serve Ambattur, Avadi, Tiruninravur and Tiruvallur.
An additional AC EMU rake built by Integral Coach Factory has been handed over.
The timetable has been sent to the Railway Board for approval.
If approved, the service could begin within a week and target office commuters.
- Who
- Southern Railway, with an AC EMU rake manufactured by Integral Coach Factory.
- What
- A new air-conditioned suburban EMU service is being planned between Chennai Central and Arakkonam.
- When
- The service could be introduced within a week after Railway Board approval.
- Where
- The service would run on the Chennai Central-Arakkonam corridor, stopping at major suburban stations including Ambattur, Avadi, Tiruninravur and Tiruvallur.
- Why
- To provide a more comfortable travel option for commuters and an alternative during morning and evening peak hours.
- Proposed route
- Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Train type
- Air-conditioned EMU
- Key stations
- Ambattur, Avadi, Tiruninravur and Tiruvallur
- Rake manufacturer
- Integral Coach Factory, Perambur
- Approval status
- Timetable forwarded to the Railway Board
- Expected launch
- Within a week after approval
- Existing AC service
- Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu