Game changer: Chennai’s first fully AC local train; see pics

Get ready for a cool and comfortable ride as Southern Railway launches its first-ever fully air-conditioned Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train in Chennai. Photo credit: A Prathap

This modern train can reach speeds of 110 km/h, ensuring a quicker and smoother ride for daily commuters. Photo credit: A Prathap

Officials say fares might be up to three times the cost of regular EMU trains. The exact pricing is still being decided. Photo credit: A Prathap

The new AC EMU will run on two key routes from Chennai Beach to Tirumalpur, MGR Chennai Central to Arakkonam.Photo credit: A Prathap

The train features automatic sliding doors, ensuring easy entry and exit while enhancing passenger safety. Photo credit: A Prathap

The new train comes with high-tech bogies, air suspension, wheel-mounted disc brakes, and traction motors—just like the Vande Bharat Express. Photo credit: A Prathap

Passengers can store their bags easily with strong and lightweight aluminum luggage racks, adding convenience to the journey.
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The train is built using stainless steel, making it strong, lightweight, and rust-resistant for a longer lifespan. Photo credit: A Prathap

Commuters can track their journey easily with LED display boards that provide real-time location updates using GPS technology. Photo credit: A Prathap

To ensure passenger safety, the train is equipped with CCTV cameras in all compartments, offering better monitoring and security. Photo credit: A Prathap

Designed and developed by ICF in Chennai, the AC EMU rake is currently in the Anna Nagar commissioning shed. Photo credit: A Prathap

With its modern design, faster speed, and air-conditioned comfort, this AC EMU is set to revolutionize local train travel in Chennai. Photo credit: A Prathap