SEE PICS: Southern Railway launches first AC EMU train in Chennai
The train will operate between Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu, with stops at key stations including Egmore, Tambaram, and Paranur.
Chennai's first air-conditioned EMU service began operations on the Chennai Beach–Chengalpattu route on Saturday (Photos: Hemanathan M)
CHENNAI: Southern Railway launched its first AC suburban electric train in Chennai on Saturday, featuring 12 air-conditioned coaches.
The train will operate between Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu, with stops at key stations including Egmore, Tambaram, and Paranur.
The first air-conditioned EMU train departed from Chennai Beach at 7 am on Saturday, as confirmed in an official release from Southern Railway.
The inaugural journey concluded with celebrations and sweet distribution at Chengalpattu.
Train no 49003/49004 and Train no 49005/49006, Chennai Beach- Chengalpattu-Chennai Beach air conditioned EMU services will be available in both directions on all days, except Sundays.
(With inputs from Bureau )
