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SRly to launch 2nd AC EMU Service in Chennai suburban network frim tomorrow

Chennai, Oct 22 (UNI) Southern Railway will launch its second AC EMU service in the Chennai suburban network, with the commencement of the first Air-Conditioned EMU (AC EMU) services in the Chennai Central - Arakkonam section on a trial basis for two days from tomorrow and regular services from Monday.
The regular services would be operated for 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, except Saturday and Sunday.
This will be the second AC EMU service in the Chennai Suburban Railway network after the first AC EMU service was introduced on the Chennai Beach – Chengalpattu section on April 19, 2025 and has been operating successfully, recording good passenger occupancy
Southern Railway on Thursday said three pairs of AC EMU services will be operated in the Chennai Central – Avadi - Arakkonam section on a trial basis (One pair each on Chennai Central – Avadi, Chennai Central – Arakkonam and Avadi – Arakkonam routes)
on October 23 and 24.
The state-of-the-art 12-car AC EMUs, manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, are equipped with several modern features that offer metro-like comfort with a higher carrying capacity of around 5,000 passengers.
Key features include fully air-conditioned coaches, automatic sliding doors, sealed gangways for uninterrupted movement, stainless
steel seating, panoramic wide glass windows, aesthetic lighting, GPS-based LED displays, CCTV surveillance, and a passenger
talk-back system for emergencies.
The train will also feature energy efficient regenerative Electro Pneumatic brakes that can save up to 35% of electrical energy and air spring suspension for superior riding comfort.
The launch follows the encouraging response to the AC EMU service on the Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu section and reflects Southern Railway’s commitment to offering its suburban passengers a comfortable, modern and reliable travel experience.
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