AC suburban trains to be launched in west section in Chennai
Southern Railway is launching air-conditioned suburban train services on the west section of Chennai on a 30-day trial basis. The service will operate on weekdays between Moore Market Complex, Avadi, Tiruvallur, and Arakkonam.
Why it matters
Expanding AC suburban rail services improves public transportation comfort and efficiency for urban commuters.
AC suburban trains to be launched in west section in Chennai left The Chennai Division of Southern Railway would be launching this air-conditioned train services on a trial basis for 30 days. B. Jothi Ramalingam The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/1gd8dh/article71608655.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/AC%20COACH%20EMU%20TRAIN%20PASSENGERS%20BEACH%20RAILWAY%20STATION_01.jpg JOTHI RAMALINGAM B CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 22/04/2025 : The first air-conditioned Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train service, While the minimum fare is fixed at ₹35, passengers will have to pay ₹85 to travel from Chennai Beach Railway station to Tambaram and ₹105 to Chengalpattu station. Photo : B. Jothi Ramalingam / The Hindu The Chennai Division of Southern Railway would launch air-conditioned train services on a trial basis for 30 days. CHENNAI The commuters in the west section would be able to travel in an air-conditioned (AC) suburban train as the Southern Railway is set to launch these services on Friday (October 23, 2026).
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