Chennai Metro Rail

PIL in Madras HC against CMRL for displaying names of advertisers bigger than those of metro stations

CMRL_METRO__RAIL_TRAIN_ADVERTISEMENT_RED_COLOUR_MUTHOOT_FINANCE_06.jpg

Acting Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar and Justice P.B. Balaji order notice, returnable by four weeks, on the petition filed by an advocate

Mohamed Imranullah S.

Nothing finalised, says BMRCL after meeting with Chennai officials over Hosur metro extension

Darshan Devaiah B.P.

‘Kauvery’ tunnel boring machine is expected to arrive at Adyar Junction station soon: CMRL

The Hindu Bureau

Chennai Phase II Metro: Centre’s share not very different from other metro projects

Vignesh Radhakrishnan,Sambavi Parthasarathy

From monorail to metro rail in Chennai

About Topic

The Chennai Metro Rail is a rapid transit system in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It started its first service in 2015 connecting a small stretch — Koyambedu to Alandur. As part of its phase I project it covers 45 km of the city and connects all major transport hubs the city — Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore, CMBT and Chennai airport. This system carries about 1.15 lakh passengers a day on an average (2020 data), with a train available every five minutes during peak hours. Chennai Metro has been planned to be extended to the northern parts of the city which is likely to improve mobility for commuters.

Uncertain phase: Unlike the 118.9-kmphase II project, approval and sanction of funds for the 45-km phase I were smooth and swift. File

Will the Centre release its share of funds for Metro Rail work?

More stories from this Topic

Representational image. File

Centre clears Chennai Metro Rail’s proposal to buy additional trains for phase I project

More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations

T.N. govt submitted DPRs for Coimbatore, Madurai metro rail projects without mandatory prerequisites, says Union Minister

The Hindu Bureau

Taking stock: Minister P.K. Sekarbabu inspecting the construction of alternative structures to enable flow of rainwater on Friday.

Steps on to ensure free flow of rainwater in areas where Metro Rail work is on: Minister

The Hindu Bureau

A foot-over-bridge at Alandur to connect two Chennai Metro Rail stations and a commercial complex

The Hindu Bureau

At a recent awareness campaign conducted on International Plastic Bag Free Day at Koyambedu market

A status check on a handful of green initiatives in Chennai

Representational image. File

Chennai Metro Rail says it has no choice but to impose tender conditions in favour of Japan

Mohamed Imranullah S.

Passengers gathered in large due to some technical issue in Chennai Central Metro station, on July 10, 2024.

Technical snag in Chennai Metro Rail train briefly disrupts service

The Hindu Bureau

Passengers seen in a queue at ticket counter at the Ashok Nagar Metro Rail station. File photograph used for representational purposes only

Need six months to make metro stations fully disabled friendly, Chennai Metro Rail tells Madras High Court

Mohamed Imranullah S.

Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase-2 construction work in progress at OMR in Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam.

On Tamil Nadu’s financial distress | Explained

T. Ramakrishnan

CMRL has been concentrating on completing the stretch from Poonamallee to Porur, a part of corridor 4, in a year-and-a-half.

Chennai Metro Rail work slowed down during election period

The Hindu Bureau

File photograph

Chennai Metro Rail gets two more weeks to submit second access audit report of its stations

The Hindu Bureau

If there is no connectivity to the phase I network, commuters will not benefit from the system and CMRL will not have adequate ridership, says an urban planner. File photo

Connectivity needed between Metro Rail’s phase I and II stations

Daily deadlock: There is no way to bypass the signal. As there is no U-turn, a commuter is stuck in traffic for at least 20 minutes.

Chennai Metro Rail work near Thirumangalam signal causes severe bottlenecks

A view of Chennai Metro Rail head office in Chennai. File

Chennai Metro Rail to prepare detailed project report for revamp of all MRTS stations

The Hindu Bureau

Chennai Metro Rail begins installation of new permanent bus shelters in Mylapore in Chennai

After drawing the ire of commuters, Chennai Metro Rail begins installation of new permanent bus shelters

Representative image. File

Takeover of MRTS by Chennai Metro Rail inches closer to reality

National Common Mobility Card. File

Chennai Metro Rail commuters using National Common Mobility Cards can soon use them for MTC bus rides

Sign in to unlock member-only benefits!

Access 10 free stories every month
Save stories to read later
Access to comment on every story
Sign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single click
Get notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products