CHENNAI: Suburban electric train services in Chennai have resumed full operations from Friday (April 3), with trains once again running through platforms 10 and 11 at Egmore station after the early completion of renovation works.

The Southern Railway restored services ahead of the previously announced April 5 deadline, bringing relief to thousands of daily commuters.

With the completion of works, normal weekday and Sunday schedules have also been reinstated. On weekdays, a total of 212 services are being operated between Chennai Beach–Tambaram–Chengalpattu in both directions, while 106 services are running on Sundays, said a Daily Thanthi report.

The services had been disrupted in recent weeks due to ongoing redevelopment works at Egmore station. During this period, electric trains were diverted to platforms 5 and 6, and the number of services was reduced, leading to inconvenience for passengers.

Chennai’s suburban rail network is one of the city’s key modes of transport, catering to thousands of commuters. The early completion of the works, especially ahead of the summer rush, has been welcomed by passengers, who had faced difficulties due to reduced frequency and platform changes. Railway officials and workers have been appreciated for completing the project ahead of schedule and restoring normalcy.