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Chennai Beach station redevelopment reports 30% completion of new entry zones
Chennai, Tamil Nadu24 Aug 2026
Southern Railway said redevelopment work at Chennai Beach railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is underway. Officials reported that four new entry zones (550 sq m) are about 30% complete, platform flooring work is 45% complete, and a 648 sq m parking area is being developed as part of the ₹11-crore project.
Why it matters
When completed, the added entry zones, improved platforms and parking are intended to increase passenger circulation capacity at one of Chennai’s highest-footfall suburban rail hubs.
Southern Railway