The Chennai Metro network is witnessing expansion with the construction of new corridor. The upcoming Line-5 or Red Line of Chennai Metro will provide connectivity between the northern and southern parts of the city. … READ FULL STORY
The Chennai Metro network is witnessing an expansion, providing enhanced connectivity to different parts of the city. The Chennai Metro Phase-1 project covers 45.1 km of metro lines, including the 23.1 km Chennai Airport … READ FULL STORY
April 9, 2024: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is set to launch its inaugural driverless train by August 2024, marking a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity across Chennai. These advanced train sets will serve … READ FULL STORY
The Chennai Metro network provides excellent connectivity to the residents of Chennai and neighbouring regions. It comprises two operational lines – the Blue Line and the Green Line. The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) … READ FULL STORY
January 25, 2024: The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has introduced a new system of delivering QR ticket through WhatsApp to passengers at the metro stations ticket counters, according to media reports. The new … READ FULL STORY
January 4, 2024: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has conceptualised a unique feature under its phase 2 project, similar to China’s train-through apartment concept. To boost transit-oriented development, a 12-storey building in Thirumangalam will … READ FULL STORY
To boost connectivity in Madurai, the Tamil Nadu government has proposed a Metro Rail project in the city. The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), which is the Project Executing Agency (PEA) for the Madurai … READ FULL STORY
A metro station at Madurai international airport connecting the city will be planned under the second phase of the Madurai Metro Rail project, according to the Chennai Metro Rail Limited Managing Director M A … READ FULL STORY
Land acquisition for Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro project is officially completed. According to CMRL, over 82% of the required land has already been purchased for the 118.9 km metro corridor with 128 … READ FULL STORY
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has won a Rs 1,134 crore order for the Chennai Metro Rail project (CMRL). RVNL,the government-owned agency for implementing rail infrastructure projects, received letter of approval (LoA) on January … READ FULL STORY
The government on December 3, 2023, signed a $350-million loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) under which it will build new lines for the Chennai Metro Rail network. This tranche is part of … READ FULL STORY
A consortium of Hitachi Rail STS SPA and Hitachi Rail STS India Pvt Limited has been awarded a contract worth Rs 1,620 crore by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to install signalling and train … READ FULL STORY
