Chennai Central railway station, Colonial railway terminus in Park Town, Chennai, India
The station features 17 platforms and Gothic architectural elements, including a prominent red brick facade and two curved towers reaching toward the sky.
Established in 1873 to reduce congestion at Royapuram harbor station, this railway hub became the primary gateway connecting South India with other regions.
The station received its current name in 2019, honoring M.G. Ramachandran, a significant political figure who influenced Tamil Nadu's development.
Over 500,000 daily passengers use this Grade A station, which operates trains from early morning until midnight, connecting to major cities across India.
This station made technological history in 2014 as the first Indian railway station to provide free Wi-Fi connectivity to all passengers.
Location: Chennai
Official opening: 1873
Shares border with: Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
GPS coordinates: 13.08476,80.27486
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:41
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