Tambaram Railway Station is managed by
Southern Railways. It is situated at a distance of 6 km from the heart of the town of
Tambaram. Double meter-gauge line connects it with
Chennai Beach Station. Chennai Express,
Nellai Express,
Sethu Express, Thanjavur Passenger and Rameshwaram Express are a few that pass through the station. The station is linked with Chennai Beach Station by electrified mainline tracks. Computerized reservation facility available. The Central Bus Station is located close to the railway station.