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MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Thousand Lights Metro Route
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Route Summary
How to reach Thousand Lights from MGR Central (Chennai Central) by metro? Board the metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) station and travel through 2 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Thousand Lights.
The approximate travel time between MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Thousand Lights is 0 hrs 6 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 3.3 Km. The first metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) departs at 05:27 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:27 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹30. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Thousand Lights stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹30 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹46 | ₹16 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹69 | ₹39 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹105 | ₹75 more |
Pre-calculated Weekly/Monthly Fare Chart
The fare shown below is calculated for daily, weekly, and monthly travel which includes both up and down journey and for a single person.
| Period | Cash | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | ₹60 | ₹48 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹300 | ₹240 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹360 | ₹288 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹420 | ₹336 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,200 | ₹960 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,440 | ₹1,152 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹1,680 | ₹1,344 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 0.49 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.22 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 4.2 minutes
- 🔥 Calories burned (walk to/from station): ~70 kcal
Safety Tips
- Stand behind the yellow line while waiting for the train.
- Keep your belongings secure and within sight at all times.
- Let passengers exit before boarding.
- Hold handrails while the train is moving.
- In an emergency, use the help point or alert station staff.
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy | |
| A2 | Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy | |
| A3 | Chennai Central Railway Station - MAS, Suburban Railway Station, Southern Railway Head Quarters, Chennai Central Railway Station Bus Stop, School Of N | |
| B1 | Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| B2 | Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| B3 | Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall | |
| B4 | Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall | |
| B5 | Ripon Building, Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, S D A T Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Madras Veterinary College/Hospital, G2 Periamet Police Station, |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Bus Stop | |
| A2 | Express Avenue, LIC | |
| A3 | Express Avenue, LIC | |
| A4 | Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB | |
| B1 | — | |
| B2 | Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road | |
| B3 | Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
