
Thadam - Chennai Trains
Suburban Railway Timetables
Free · Designed for iPad
Thadam means track in Tamil is your essential companion for navigating Chennai's suburban railway network. Whether you're a daily commuter or an occasional traveler, Thadam helps you catch your train on time, every time.
NEXT TRAIN COUNTDOWN
See exactly when the next train arrives at your station. Real-time countdown shows you how much time you have — no more guessing or rushing unnecessarily.
COMPLETE TIMETABLES
Access full train schedules for all suburban routes:
- Beach - Tambaram (via Mambalam)
- Tambaram - Chengalpattu
- Beach - Gummidipundi
- Beach - Tiruvallur (via Perambur)
- Beach - Sulurpeta
Switch between weekday and Sunday schedules with a single tap.
INTERACTIVE NETWORK MAP
Explore Chennai's entire suburban rail network on a beautiful tube-style map. See all stations, connections, and routes at a glance.
FIND NEAREST STATION
Use your location to instantly find the closest station. Perfect for when you're in an unfamiliar part of the city.
ROUTE FILTERING
Focus on just the routes you need. Filter the map to show only MRTS, Beach-Tambaram, or any specific line.
SHARE TIMETABLES
Sharing train timings with friends or family? Export beautiful timetable images with complete schedules — perfect for group trips or helping someone catch their train.
WORKS OFFLINE
All timetables are stored on your device. No internet needed to check train timings — works perfectly in underground stations or areas with poor connectivity.
PRIVACY FIRST
No account required. No personal data collected. Your location is only used to find nearby stations and is never stored or shared.
NOSTALGIC DESIGN
Inspired by the classic 1990s railway station boards, Thadam brings a touch of nostalgia while providing modern functionality.
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Built with love in Chennai for Chennai's commuters.
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We've updated the schedules based on Southern Railway's January 2026 announcements:
- 3 new AC EMU trains added on the Beach-Tambaram route - travel in cool comfort!
- Urapakkam now gets AC train stops - no more skipping!
- Timing tweaks across Beach-Chengalpattu, Arakkonam, and Gummidipundi lines
- Fixed issue with Chennai Tube Map.
All changes effective from January 1st & 5th, 2026. Happy commuting!
The developer, S Ravi Shankar, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Ravi Shankar
- Size
- 7.1 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © rshankar.com 2026