Chennai Suburban Train Timetable Revised from November 1, 2026: New Services and Route Extensions

Southern Railway has announced a revised Chennai suburban train timetable, effective November 1, 2026. The changes will affect services on the Chennai Central–Arakkonam, Chennai Central–Sullurupeta, and Chennai Beach–Chengalpattu sections. The MRTS timetable will remain unchanged.

The revised Chennai suburban train schedule includes a new midday service, extensions to existing routes, changes to evening train stopping patterns, and an additional stop at Guduvanchery.

New Midday Train from Tiruvallur to Chennai Central

A new midday suburban train will operate between Tiruvallur and Moore Market Complex (Chennai Central), providing additional travel options for commuters.

Departure from Tiruvallur: 12:25 PM

Arrival at Chennai Central: 1:45 PM

Chennai Central–Arakkonam Train Services Extended

Southern Railway will extend several existing suburban train services on the Chennai Central–Arakkonam route.

Two services currently operating between Moore Market Complex and Pattabiram will be extended to Tiruvallur. Another pair of services will be extended between Moore Market Complex and Kadambattur.

These extensions are expected to improve suburban rail connectivity for passengers travelling along the Arakkonam corridor.

Changes to Evening Trains to Arakkonam

The stopping patterns of two evening suburban trains departing from Moore Market Complex will change:

- The 7:30 PM service, currently operating as a fast train, will stop at all stations.

- The 7:45 PM slow service will be converted into a fast train.

Passengers are advised to check the revised Chennai suburban train timetable before planning their evening journeys.

Chennai Central–Sullurupeta Route: Early-Morning Service Extended

An early-morning suburban train that previously terminated at Gummidipundi will now continue to Sullurupeta.

Outbound service:

Departure from Moore Market Complex: 5:20 AM

Arrival at Sullurupeta: 7:55 AM

Return service:

Departure from Sullurupeta: 8:10 AM

Arrival at Moore Market Complex: 10:40 AM

The extension will provide improved early-morning connectivity between Chennai and Sullurupeta.

Additional Stop at Guduvanchery

On the Chennai Beach–Chengalpattu section, the semi-fast train from Arakkonam to Chennai Beach, which departs Arakkonam at 7:30 AM, will make e an additional stop at Guduvanchery at 9:20 AM.

This change will provide greater convenience for passengers travelling to and from Guduvanchery.

Check the Revised Chennai Local Train Timetable

Passengers using Chennai suburban trains from November 1, 2026, are advised to check the revised train timings and stopping patterns before travelling. For the latest updates, commuters should refer to official Southern Railway announcements and station notices.

The timetable revision aims to improve Chennai suburban railway connectivity and provide more convenient travel options for daily commuters across Chennai and neighbouring districts.