Thirumangalam metro station explained


Thirumangalam
Style:Chennai Metro
Address:L Block, Anna Nagar West, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040
Coordinates:13.0852°N 80.2°W
Structure:Underground, Double track
Platform:Island platform
(Underground)
Platform-1 → St. Thomas Mount
Platform-2 → M.G.R Chennai Central
(Elevated)
Platform 1 → Sholinganallur
Platform 2 → Madhavaram Depot
Tracks:2
Electrified:Single-phase overhead catenary
Accessible:Yes
Code:STI
Owned:Chennai Metro
Operator:Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Passengers:10,000
Pass Year:2019
Pass Rank:1
Map State:collapsed
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Marker:rail
Mapframe-Zoom:14

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

The station is being constructed by the Consolidated Constructed Consortium (CCCL). The station was opened for public on May 14, 2017.[1]

The station

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.[2]

Traffic

As of December 2019, about 10,000 passengers board trains at the station, making it the busiest metro station in Chennai.[3]

Underground Station layout

GStreet levelExit/Entrance
MMezzanineFare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
PPlatform 2
Northbound
Towards → Chennai Central
Next Station: Anna Nagar Tower
Island platform Doors will open on the right
Platform 1
Southbound
Towards ← St. Thomas Mount
Next Station: Koyambedu

Elevated Station layout

GStreet levelExit/Entrance
MMezzanineFare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
PPlatform 1
Southbound
Towards → Sholinganallur
Next Station: Kendriya Vidyalaya
Island platform Doors will open on the right
Platform 2
Northbound
Towards ← Madhavaram Depot
Next Station: Anna Nagar

Facilities

List of available ATM at Thirumangalam metro station are

Connections

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

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Naidu, Palaniswami flag off underground stretch of Chennai Metro. Sekar. Sunitha. 2017-05-14. The Hindu. 2019-01-29. 0971-751X.
  2. News: Metro stretch to have fewer entry points. The Hindu. Chennai. 8 May 2017. 10 May 2017.
  3. News: Sekar . Sunitha . After a slow start, Metro sees steady uptick in ridership. The Hindu. Chennai. 4. Kasturi & Sons. 25 December 2019 . 28 December 2019.
  4. Web site: Chennai Bus Routes Stage Wise.
  5. Web site: Thirumanagalam Metro Station New Connectivity.