Trains stopping at this railway station.
⚠ Train schedules are indicative. Verify with official Indian Railways sources before travel.
CHENNAI CENTRAL is a railway station on the Indian Railways network with the station code MAS. The station is served by 176 trains as listed above. Station codes are used when booking tickets on IRCTC — always use the code MAS when booking to or from this station.
To find trains originating or stopping at CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS), use our Trains Between Stations tool. Enter MAS as your departure station and the code for your destination to get a list of all available trains on that route. You can also click on any train in the list above to view its full timetable and all stops.
Train tickets for trains stopping at CHENNAI CENTRAL can be booked online via the IRCTC website or mobile app up to 120 days in advance. Tickets can also be purchased at the station's Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counter, which is available at most junction and major stations during working hours. Counter booking typically requires a filled reservation slip along with a valid government-issued photo ID.
When travelling through CHENNAI CENTRAL, check the station display boards (Passenger Information System / PIS boards) to confirm your train's scheduled platform number. Platform assignments can change, especially for delayed trains or special services. Arrive at least 15–20 minutes before your train's scheduled departure. Your coach number and berth details are printed on your ticket — coach position charts are typically posted on the platform and on each coach door before the train arrives.
For real-time train arrival and departure enquiries at CHENNAI CENTRAL, call the Indian Railways helpline: 139 (available 24×7). You can also check train running status on the NTES portal. For PNR status, SMS your 10-digit PNR number to 139.
