Metro
CMRL Appoints Balaji Railroad Systems to Study High-Speed Rail Corridors in Tamil Nadu
As a contribution towards carrying out the feasibility studies of three Balaji corridors for high-speed rail corridors between Chennai, Coimbatore, and major towns...
CMRL’s Tunnel Boring Machines Halted for Maintenance Near Thirumayilai
Tunnelling work on the 1.9-km underground stretch between Light House and Thirumayilai under Chennai Metro’s Phase II has been temporarily paused. The two...
CMRL Begins Feasibility Study for Semi-High Speed Rail Corridors in Chennai, Coimbatore Regions
Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) has started feasibility studies for three corridors of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) planned for connecting all...
Special Committee Set Up for MRTS Takeover by Chennai Metro, Says Railway Minister
A special committee has been set up to help with the long-delayed transfer of Chennai’s Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) to Chennai Metro...
HC Clears Way for CMRL Skywalk, Sewer Line on OSR Land in Vadapalani
The High Court of Madras allowed Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to construct a skywalk and lay a new sewage pipeline on open...
CMRL’s “Peacock” TBM Achieves Major Tunnel Breakthrough at Kodambakkam Ramp
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has made remarkable strides in the Phase 2 expansion, with TBM “Peacock” (DL 1074) completing an underground drive...
CMRL to Build Multi-Storey Office and Commercial Complex at Arumbakkam Metro Station
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will build a multi-storey office and commercial complex to improve land value and earn money from non-fare revenues....
Chennai Set to Rise Taller: CMDA’s Third Master Plan Pushes for Vertical Growth
Chennai’s skyline is set for a transformation as the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) gears up to launch its third master plan (TMP)...
Chennai Metro’s MRTS Takeover Nears Final Green Light from Railway Board
The long-awaited proposal to transfer Chennai 2019’s Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) to Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is on the verge of...
Chennai Metro Drops Kaliamman Koil Station, Adds Direct Koyambedu Link in Corridor 5 Revamp
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has started construction on a modified alignment of the Corridor 5 project (Madhavaram-Sholinganallur), which has dropped the Kaliamman...
