Chennai Egmore Railway Station Renovation: Special MTC Buses Announced Between Tambaram and Beach
Due to ongoing renovation and modernization work at Chennai Egmore Railway Station, suburban electric train services have been partially affected, leading to heavy congestion for daily commuters.
To ease passenger inconvenience, Southern Railway has announced special additional bus services between Tambaram and Chennai Beach via key city routes.
These temporary bus services aim to reduce peak-hour crowding and provide smooth connectivity for office-goers and daily passengers.
Tambaram to Chennai Beach – Morning Bus Timings
Route 1: Via Guindy, Anna Salai, Chepauk, Secretariat
Departure Timings (Morning):
6:30 AM, 6:37 AM, 6:44 AM, 6:58 AM, 7:05 AM, 7:12 AM, 7:26 AM, 7:33 AM, 7:40 AM, 7:54 AM, 8:01 AM, 8:15 AM, 8:22 AM, 8:29 AM, 8:43 AM
A total of 20 buses will be operated during peak hours.
Route 2: Via Guindy, T. Nagar, Egmore, Central, Parrys
Departure Timings (Morning):
6:51 AM, 7:19 AM, 7:47 AM, 8:08 AM, 8:36 AM
Chennai Beach to Tambaram – Evening Bus Timings
Route 1: Via Secretariat, Chepauk, Anna Salai, Guindy
Departure Timings (Evening):
5:00 PM, 5:07 PM, 5:14 PM, 5:28 PM, 5:35 PM, 5:42 PM, 5:56 PM, 6:03 PM, 6:10 PM, 6:24 PM, 6:31 PM, 6:45 PM, 6:52 PM, 6:59 PM, 7:13 PM
Route 2: Via Parrys, Central, Egmore, T. Nagar, Guindy
Departure Timings (Evening):
5:21 PM, 5:49 PM, 6:17 PM, 6:38 PM, 7:06 PM
Why These Special Buses Were Introduced
With platforms temporarily unavailable at Chennai Egmore due to infrastructure upgrades, suburban EMU train frequency has been reduced. This has resulted in overcrowding, especially on the busy Tambaram–Beach corridor.
The additional bus services are designed to:
- Reduce peak-hour congestion
- Provide alternative transport for daily commuters
- Ensure smooth connectivity across key Chennai routes
- Support passengers until renovation work is completed
Commuters are advised to plan their journey in advance and arrive early during peak hours to avoid delays.
