Tambaram TBM Railway Station

Tambaram Railway Station is one of the busiest railway stations in Chennai. It serves as a major transportation hub for both passengers and goods, connecting Chennai with the rest of India. The total number of trains that pass through Tambaram TBM is 71.
The station offers a wide range of facilities for the convenience of passengers, including ticket counters, waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms. It also has 8 platforms for the different trains that pass through the station, as well as a separate platform for long-distance trains.
The station is well-connected to the rest of the city and the state through a network of buses and taxis. There are also parking facilities available for those who prefer to drive to the station.

Check out some of the important highlights of the Tambaram (TBM) station.

• Number of platforms: 8 functional platforms with 2 under construction
• Number of gates: 2
• Number of tracks: 11 tracks
• Vehicle parking details:
• Two-wheeler parking charges are levied at Rs. 10 per hour for the first 12 hours. You can get a monthly pass for your two-wheeler by simply paying Rs. 300
• Premium parking charges for cars are levied at a flat rate of Rs. 50 per hour.
• Busiest times: Busy 24x7
• Distance from Chennai International Airport: 8.5 kilometers (approximately)
• Amenities in the TBM station: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Waiting halls, Food Stalls, AC and Non-AC retiring rooms, Purified drinking water dispenser, Free Emergency Medical Assistance Centre

Although the Tambaram railway station is located on one of the far ends of the city of Chennai, there are many ways to reach the station. The different modes of transport that you can use are as follows.

• Bus
• Suburban rail
• Auto
• Taxi
• Cab

If you’re commuting by bus, you’ll be glad to know that there are several bus stands near the Tambaram railway station. All you need to do is simply get down at the Tambaram bus stop that is convenient for you and walk for a few minutes at most to reach the railway station.

Alternatively, if you’re taking a local train to Tambaram railway station, you need only switch platforms since the suburban train station is in the same complex as the main station.

Both the ticket counter as well as the IRCTC computerized reservation center are located in the Tambaram railway station complex itself. You can find the counters as soon as you enter the station via the railway station road gate.

That said, the Tambaram station typically witnesses heavy passenger traffic throughout the day. This might cause unnecessary delays while booking tickets for trains from Tambaram railway station. You can avoid all of that and make your ticket booking experience completely hassle-free by opting for redRail by redBus. It is a user-friendly and intuitive online train ticket booking platform that’s authorized by the IRCTC. Simply head to the redRail website or download the smartphone app to start booking your tickets. You may even be eligible for exciting offers and discounts from time to time.

Tambaram being one of the busiest parts of Chennai city, there is no lack of choices for any eateries or restaurants within this area. Many of these restaurants are located fairly close to the Tambaram railway station too. Here is a list of some such restaurants.

Madurai Kumar Mess

Distance from Tambaram Railway Station: 52 meters

Top Rated Dish: Mutton curry and roast

Cuisine: South Indian

Price Range: Rs. 250 per person

Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B

Distance from Tambaram Railway Station: 1.2 kilometers

Top Rated Dish: Chaat items and filter coffee

Cuisine: South Indian

Price Range: Rs. 300 per person

The Red Box

Distance from Tambaram Railway Station: 1 kilometer

Top Rated Dish: Momos and noodles

Cuisine: Chinese

Price Range: Rs. 250 per person

Hot Chips Veg Restaurant

Distance from Tambaram Railway Station: 1.7 kilometers

Top Rated Dish: Medu vada and coffee

Cuisine: South Indian

Price Range: Rs. 200 per person

Fazari Multi Cuisine Restaurant

Distance from Tambaram Railway Station: 1.7 kilometers

Top Rated Dish: Biryani

Cuisine: Multicuisine

Price Range: Rs. 500 per person

If you want to play tourist within the city of Chennai, but you don’t want to venture too far away from the Tambaram railway station, you have quite a few places of interest to check out nearby. The list below contains some of the most popular sightseeing spots near the TBM station.

Anandhapuram Park

It is a good place for evening walks and chit chats with your friends. The trees provide a shaded place to sit and rest under. There are plenty of benches and seats too.

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Established in 1855, Arignar Anna Zoological Park is one of the oldest public zoos in India. It is located in Vandalur. Over 1490 acres in area, the zoo contains 46 species of mammals, 90 species of birds and 35 species of reptiles.

Hidden Lake

Hidden Lake is a brief hiking trip away from a scenic hilltop. It offers a breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding landscape. For those interested in some adventure or some time to marvel the beauty of nature, this is a great location to explore.

Nanmangalam Reserve Forest

Nanmangalam Reserve Forest is Chennai’s lesser-known natural gem. It is one of the few reserves with tropical dry evergreen forests. There are 442 different species of flowering plants, 100-125 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies and about 20 species of damselflies and dragonflies. Extremely rich in bio-diversity, it is every birdwatcher's paradise.