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Slipping through time, let’s journey to Chennai Egmore. This isn’t just a railway station. It’s a portal to the past. Chennai Egmore, the heart of Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway, stands as a testament to a bygone era. Constructed in 1908, it was the grand terminus. Even today, it remains a bustling hub. The station, a magnificent blend of Gothic and Indo-Saracenic architecture, whispers stories of bustling platforms and the romance of steam engines. Chennai Egmore witnessed the golden age of British rule, a period of immense growth and transformation. The station itself, designed by Henry Irwin and EC Bird, and built by T Samynada Pillai, cost a hefty Rs 17 lakh. Its façade, a breathtaking sight, evokes memories of a time when train travel was an experience. When the South Indian Railway was nationalized, becoming part of Southern Railway, the station retained the iconic elephant logo. Look closely, and you’ll see the letters “SIR” subtly changed to “SR”. This station served as the gateway to South India, its tracks stretching over 2,400 miles. This area housed a significant Anglo-Indian population, largely due to the railway quarters located nearby. Chennai Egmore isn’t just about trains. It’s the site of historical discoveries, revealing Iron Age implements and burial urns on Halls Road (now Tamil Salai). This suggests life existed here as far back as 1200 BC. It’s more than a station. It’s Ezhumoor, an ancient administrative center under the Chola Empire.

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