# Thadam - Chennai Trains — Suburban Railway Timetables

> Suburban Railway Timetables (iPhone/iPad app by S Ravi Shankar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thadam/id680031746 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [S Ravi Shankar](https://appshunter.io/developer/516903373)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-01-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thadam/id680031746/reviews.md

## What is Thadam?

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.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.3 — 2026-01-13

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!

### 2.0.2 — 2026-01-07

Version 2.0 - Complete Rebuild

COMPLETELY REBUILT FROM THE GROUND UP

Thadam is back! After years offline, we've rebuilt the app from scratch using SwiftUI for a modern, elegant experience.

Beautiful New Design
Nostalgic 1990s railway station board aesthetic with a modern touch. Clean, intuitive interface designed for quick access.

Interactive Network Map
Explore Chennai's entire suburban rail network on a tube-style map. Filter by route and find connections at a glance.

Next Train Countdown
Real-time countdown shows exactly when the next train arrives. No more guessing or unnecessary rushing.

Find Nearest Station
Use your location to instantly discover the closest station. Perfect when you're in an unfamiliar area.

Share Timetables
Export beautiful timetable images to share with friends and family.

Works Offline
All schedules stored on your device. Check train timings anywhere, even without internet.

Privacy First
No account required. No personal data collected. Your privacy matters.

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Built with Love in Chennai, now in SwiftUI.

### 1.2 — 2014-07-29

Minor fixes to map.
Integration with Google Analytics

### 1.1 — 2014-02-22

New UI.
First and Last Train Feature.
Added new routes ChennaiBeach/Sullurupeta and ChennaiBeach/Tirutani.
Minor fixes.

### 1.0 — 2013-07-29

No release notes.

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All apps by S Ravi Shankar: https://appshunter.io/developer/516903373

## Related topics

[chennai local trains](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chennai-local-trains)

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