My Entry for 5 Frames, 1 Story Contest

05-08 10:25

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My story is all about chennais iconic central railway station which is the must visit place when you come to Chennai

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First frame : The image shows the Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (Chennai Central) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is a historic landmark and one of the busiest railway stations in India. The station was designed by architect George Harding and completed in 1873.

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Second frame: Key points about the history of Chennai Central: Early History and Construction: The station was built in 1873 and designed by British architect George Harding in the Gothic Revival style.

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Third frame: It was later modified by Robert Chisholm, who added the central clock tower and Travancore caps on the main towers. In 1907, it became the main station for the Madras Railway Company. Architectural Significance:

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Key Events and Transformations:

In 1921, the building became the headquarters of the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway Company.

During World War II, the tower was temporarily removed due to fears of Japanese bombing.

In 1951, the station became the headquarters of the Southern Railway after the merger of several railway companies.

Modernization and Current Status:

Chennai Central serves over 350,000 passengers daily.

In 2023, it became India's first "silent" railway station by stopping announcements to reduce noise pollution.

The station was renamed Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station, in honor of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

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