November 2 2021: The Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express now has the distinction  of  being  the first Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certified train of Southern Railway.
A statement of the Railway ministry said:"This certification has been granted by the certification agency after comprehensive audit and duly verifying adherence by Railways to all laid down norms….Train No. 12007/12008, Dr MGR Chennai Central – Mysore Jn – Dr MGR Chennai Central Shatabdi Express service is the first ever train service of Southern Railway to bag IMS Certification with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 Certifications," the ministry said.
Southern Railway General Manager John Thomas  and congratulated the officers and staff of Basin Bridge Depot primary maintenance of the train is handled.
The Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express train, which was introduced in May 1994. It is the first ISO 9001:2001 certified train in Southern Railway, obtaining the certification in June 2007.