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MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station

Chennai Central Metro, officially known as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central metro station. On 31 July 2020, It has been named by Government of Tamil Nadu as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Metro to honor the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam founder and the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran. It is an underground metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line and Green Line of the Chennai Metro system. It was opened on 25 May 2018 as part of the Phase 1 extension of the Chennai Metro project.

● Active stationBlue Line , ● Green LineInterchange (2 lines)
13.08214Latitude80.26350Longitude
Station codeSCC
LineBlue Line , ● Green
LayoutUnderground
PlatformIsland
Opened25 May 2018
CityChennai
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MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station information

Chennai Central Metro, officially known as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central metro station. On 31 July 2020, It has been named by Government of Tamil Nadu as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Metro to honor the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam founder and the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran. It is an underground metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line and Green Line of the Chennai Metro system. It was opened on 25 May 2018 as part of the Phase 1 extension of the Chennai Metro project.

Address: Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003

Station gates

Gate A1Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy
Gate A2Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy
Gate A3Chennai Central Railway Station - MAS, Suburban Railway Station, Southern Railway Head Quarters, Chennai Central Railway Station Bus Stop, School Of N
Gate B1Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop
Gate B2Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop
Gate B3Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall
Gate B4Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall
Gate B5Ripon Building, Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, S D A T Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Madras Veterinary College/Hospital, G2 Periamet Police Station,

Amenities

ParkingAccessibleSulabh ToiletATM

Trains and platform directions

Towards Chennai International AirportPlatform 5 · 1.46 kmFirst 05:27 AM · Last 11:27 PM
Towards Wimco Nagar DepotPlatform 6 · 2.14 kmFirst 05:29 AM · Last 11:29 PM
Towards St Thomas MountPlatform 1 · 1.1 kmFirst 05:00 AM · Last 11:00 PM This is the last station on this line

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MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station FAQs

Is MGR Central (Chennai Central) metro station open/active today?

Yes, MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station is functional and active. It is located on the Blue Line Line of the Chennai Metro network, providing passengers with seamless connectivity and modern facilities.

Does MGR Central (Chennai Central) metro station have parking facility?

Yes, MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station provides an official parking facility for commuters. Passengers can park their two-wheelers or four-wheelers (subject to availability) and continue their journey by metro. Parking charges, operating hours, and vehicle capacity may vary by station, so it is advisable to check the latest parking information before your visit.

Is Feeder bus facility available at MGR Central (Chennai Central) metro station?

No, MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station currently does not have an official feeder bus service. However, passengers can usually access the station using local buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis, app-based cabs, or other public transport available nearby.