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Thirumangalam metro station

Coordinates: 13°05′07″N 80°12′00″E / 13.085194°N 80.199950°E / 13.085194; 80.199950
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Thirumangalam
Logo of Chennai Metro Chennai Metro station
General information
LocationL Block, Anna Nagar West, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040
Coordinates13°05′07″N 80°12′00″E / 13.085194°N 80.199950°E / 13.085194; 80.199950
Owned byChennai Metro
Operated byChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Line(s)Green Line Red Line  Inter Corridor Line 
PlatformsIsland platform
(Underground)
Platform-1 → St. Thomas Mount
Platform-2 → M.G.R Chennai Central
(Elevated)
Platform 1 → Sholinganallur
Platform 2 → Madhavaram Depot
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground, Double track
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
Station codeSTI
History
OpeningMay 14, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-05-14)
ElectrifiedSingle-phase 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary
Passengers
201910,000[1]
Rank1
Services
Preceding station Logo of Chennai Metro Chennai Metro Following station
Anna Nagar Tower Green Line Koyambedu
Anna Nagar Red Line Kendriya Vidyalaya
Location
Map

Thirumangalam is an underground metro station on the South-East Corridor of the Green Line of Chennai Metro in Chennai, India. This station will serve the neighbourhoods where the old village of Thirumangalam once stood and now the area where the Thirumangalam Flyover, a prominent landmark and referred to by residents when giving directions.

Construction history

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Tirumangalam Metro Station Chennai

The station is being constructed by the Consolidated Constructed Consortium (CCCL). The station was opened for public on May 14, 2017.[2]

The station

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The station is being constructed as an underground station near Koyambedu. The station has a capacity to handle about 23,000 passengers an hour. The station has four entry and exit points.[3]

Traffic

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As of December 2019, about 10,000 passengers board trains at the station, making it the busiest metro station in Chennai.[1]

Underground Station layout

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Thirumangalam track layout
P1
P2
Station with two tracks and one Island platform
G Street level Exit/Entrance
M Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
P Platform 2
Northbound
Towards → Chennai Central
Next Station: Anna Nagar Tower
Island platform | Doors will open on the right Disabled access
Platform 1
Southbound
Towards ← St. Thomas Mount
Next Station: Koyambedu

Elevated Station layout

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Thirumangalam track layout
P#
P#
Station with two tracks and one Island platform
G Street level Exit/Entrance
M Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
P Platform 1
Southbound
Towards → Sholinganallur
Next Station: Kendriya Vidyalaya
Island platform | Doors will open on the right Disabled access
Platform 2
Northbound
Towards ← Madhavaram Depot
Next Station: Anna Nagar

Facilities

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List of available ATM at Thirumangalam metro station are

Connections

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Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) bus routes number 7E, 7F, 7H, 7K, 7M, 7MET, 15C, 34, 40A, 40H, 40L, 40N, 41D, 47C, 47CX, 47D, 47J, 147A, 147B, 147C, 147V, A47 serve the station.[4] Also Share Autos serve the station.

On 30 June 2023, a Minibus Service S70k was launched which will connect Thirumangalam Metro Station to Korattur Water Canal Road via Anna Nagar West Depot, Padi Saravana Stores, Korattur Bus Stand, Bus Railway Station. also, 10 Electric Autorickshaws are available for a fixed price of Rs.25 per km.[5]

Entry/Exit

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There are four entry exits. All are on second Avenue. The exits in the left side while traveling towards airport or Koyambedu is best suited for reaching Tirumangalam, Mogappair, Padi, Koyambedu. Additionally, Lalitha and GRT jewellers are in the same side.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Sekar, Sunitha (25 December 2019). "After a slow start, Metro sees steady uptick in ridership". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. p. 4. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  2. ^ Sekar, Sunitha (14 May 2017). "Naidu, Palaniswami flag off underground stretch of Chennai Metro". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Metro stretch to have fewer entry points". The Hindu. Chennai. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Chennai Bus Routes Stage Wise".
  5. ^ "Thirumanagalam Metro Station New Connectivity".
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