Thousands of commuters faced delays after a signal failure at Chennai Beach railway station disrupted suburban train services during peak evening hours. The technical fault affected several Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) services, causing trains to run behind schedule across different sections of the Chennai suburban rail network.
The disruption led to overcrowded platforms and inconvenience for office-goers, with passengers experiencing extended waiting times at several stations. Railway officials worked to restore normal operations as quickly as possible while making announcements to keep commuters informed about delays.
Officials said maintenance teams were immediately deployed to rectify the signal issue, and services gradually returned to normal after the fault was resolved. The Southern Railway has advised passengers to check service updates before traveling and apologized for the inconvenience caused.
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