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MGR Central (Chennai Central)

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station

Operator: Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL)

Station's Line

Blue, Green

Station Contact

Station Layout

Underground, Underground

Platform Type

Island, Island
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) Station Amenities

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Station Convenience Score

71
/100
Very Good Station
★★★★☆

This metro station score is calculated using commuter facilities like parking, feeder bus connectivity, accessibility features, and interchange options.

Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
IR Connect
Chennai Central Railway Station

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station Entry/Exit Gates

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Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy
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Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy
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Chennai Central Railway Station - MAS, Suburban Railway Station, Southern Railway Head Quarters, Chennai Central Railway Station Bus Stop, School Of N
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Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop
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Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop
Gate no.
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Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall
Gate no.
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Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall
Gate no.
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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 Line

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
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Towards: St Thomas Mount

Platform No.: 1

Distance: 1.10 km

First Train: 05:00 AM

Last Train: 11:00 PM

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

PEAK HOURS:

  • Monday-Saturday: From 05:00 AM to 08:00 AM, 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM and 20:00 PM to 23:00 PM
  • Sunday: From 05:00 AM to 12:00 AM and 20:00 PM to 23:00 PM

NON PEAK HOURS:

  • Monday-Saturday: From 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 17:00 PM to 20:00 PM
  • Sunday: From 12:00 AM to 20:00 PM

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station Map 2026

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MGR Central (Chennai Central) (SCC) : Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003

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MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station Neighborhoods

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Bus Stop
Cinema
College
Event Venue
Hospital
Hotel
Location
Other
Park & Garden
Railway Station
Restaurant & Bars
School
Shopping Place

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station FAQs

Yes. MGR Central (Chennai Central) metro station is functional and active. For any special, unexpected, or festive closures, it is recommended to check the official Chennai Metro website.

Yes, MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station does have a parking facility. There is a dedicated parking area operated by the CMR.

No. The facility of feeder bus service is available at MGR Central (Chennai Central) metro station.

Yes, MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station directly connects to the Chennai Central Railway Station of Indian Railways. Passengers can easily transfer between the metro station and the railway station via a dedicated walkway or foot overbridge.

Chennai's Famous Attractions and Nearest Metro Station

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St Andrew's Church (The Kirk)

  • Religious Place
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₹ Free Entry
MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station
0.3 KM
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Government Museum

  • Museum and Gallery
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₹ Paid Entry
Egmore Metro Station
1.5 KM
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Connemara Public Library

  • Museum and Gallery
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₹ Free Entry
Egmore Metro Station
1.6 KM
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Spencer Plaza Mall

  • Shopping Place
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₹ Free Entry
Thousand Lights Metro Station
2.4 KM
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Fort St. George

  • Monument
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₹ Paid Entry
High Court Metro Station
2.6 KM
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Express Avenue Mall

  • Shopping Place
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₹ Free Entry
Thousand Lights Metro Station
2.6 KM
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MA Chidambaram Stadium

  • Fun and Activity
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₹ Free Entry
Government Estate Metro Station
2.6 KM
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Armenian Church

  • Religious Place
0.0 (0)
₹ Free Entry
High Court Metro Station
2.7 KM
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Kapaleeswarar Temple

  • Religious Place
0.0 (0)
₹ Paid Entry
Thousand Lights Metro Station
3.2 KM

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