Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Railways fast-tracks modernisation of Tamil Nadu’s 95-year-old Tambaram station

The history of Tambaram railway station dates back to 1931. According to Southern Railway, the work for suburban train services started in 1928 and became operation in 1931 between Chennai Beach and Tambaram with Electric suburban train services.

Redevelopment of Tambaram railway station

In a statement, A Elumalai, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Chennai Division, said that as part of the ongoing redevelopment work, a new 8-metre-wide Foot Over Bridge (FOB) connecting the eastern and western sides of the station across all 10 platforms has been commissioned.

He added that the facility has been designed to ease congestion, improve inter-platform movement and ensure smoother passenger dispersal during peak hours. “The existing FOB will continue to function alongside the new bridge to distribute passenger flow effectively,” he said.

As part of the makeover plan, Tambaram railway station will be equipped with nine lifts and 10 escalators across its platforms. To enhance passenger amenities, several facilities have been planned, including additional road access to the new 8-metre-wide Foot Over Bridge (FOB), a circulating area with parking on the west side, shelters and coach guidance boards on the platforms.

“Execution at Tambaram Railway Station is technically challenging due to continuous suburban and long-distance train operations. All works are being carried out in a live operational environment without disruption to train services, requiring phased execution, strict safety protocols and coordinated inter-departmental planning,” the railway official said.