Chennai, June 3 -- From steam-hauled suburban trains to contemporary electric services, travelling in first class coaches Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) trains remains an enduring symbol of Chennai's suburban railway legacy and is an integral feature of the network from its earliest years, reflecting a unique aspect of the city's railway heritage.
As the suburban network approaches 100 years of electric operations, the first class coaches stands as a living link between the city's railway past and present, reflecting a tradition that has served generations of commuters.
It still continues a legacy spanning nearly a century. As Chennai's suburban railway network moves towards the centenary of electric train operations in 2031, one of its l...