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MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station

Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) · Interchange (2 lines)

Active

Station Code

SCC

Line

● Blue Line, ● Green Line

Layout

Underground

Platform Type

Island

Opened

25 May 2018

City

Chennai

Address

Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station Info

Interchange · Blue Line

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.

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Amenities & Convenience Score

Very Good Station ★★★★☆

Score is based on the number of commuter amenities available at this station.

Parking

Accessible

Sulabh Toilet

IR Connect

ATM

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Station Gates

WAY TO

Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy

Accessible

WAY TO

Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy

Accessible

WAY TO

Chennai Central Railway Station - MAS, Suburban Railway Station, Southern Railway Head Quarters, Chennai Central Railway Station Bus Stop, School Of N

Accessible

WAY TO

Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop

WAY TO

Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop

Accessible

WAY TO

Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall

Accessible

WAY TO

Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall

Accessible

WAY TO

Ripon Building, Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, S D A T Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Madras Veterinary College/Hospital, G2 Periamet Police Station,

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station

on Blue Line, Underground Station, Island Platform

Next Station

Government Estate

Next Station

High Court

Towards: Chennai International Airport

Platform No.: 5

Distance: 1.46 km

First Train: 05:27 AM

Last Train: 11:27 PM

Towards: Wimco Nagar Depot

Platform No.: 6

Distance: 2.14 km

First Train: 05:29 AM

Last Train: 11:29 PM

Train Frequency On	Peak Hours	Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday	06 min	07 min
Saturday	06 min/03 min	07 min
Sunday	07 min	10 min

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station

on Green Line, Underground Station, Island Platform

Next Station

Egmore

Terminal station — no station ahead

Towards: St Thomas Mount

Platform No.: 1

Distance: 1.1 km

First Train: 05:00 AM

Last Train: 11:00 PM

This is the last station on this line

Train Frequency On	Peak Hours	Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday	12 min	14 min
Saturday	12 min	14 min
Sunday	14 min	20 min

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MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station FAQs

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.

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.

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.