Chennai suburban train timings revised from June 1: The has revised the timings of over 200 local trains operating on Chennai’s suburban rail network. The new timetable will take effect from June 1, 2026, on the . According to Southern Railway, the changes have been made to improve operational efficiency and enhance commuter services.
In a statement, A Elumalai, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Division said: “In order to further enhance operational efficiency and improve commuter suburban services, the timings of suburban train services in the Chennai Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu section have been revised with effect from 01.06.2026 (Monday). Passengers are requested to take note of the revised timings and plan their journeys accordingly.”
The Chennai Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu suburban corridor is one of the busiest sections on the Southern Railway network. It covers a distance of around 60 km. The local trains on this route usually take about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the journey. The section comprises 28 stations and serves thousands of daily commuters travelling across Chennai and its suburbs. The stations on the route are:
Chennai Beach, Chennai Fort, Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore, Chetpet, Nungambakkam, Kodambakkam, Mambalam, Saidapet, Guindy, St.Thomas Mount, Palavanthangal, Minambakkam, Tirusulam, Pallavaram, Chrompet, Tambaram Sanatorium, Tambaram, Perungulathur, Vandalur, Urappakkam, Guduvancheri, Potheri, Kattangulathur, Maraimalai Nagar, Singaperumal Koil, Paranur and Chengalpattu Jn.
