Chennai Metro
Chennai Metro to Expand Network with Two Key Extensions: Tambaram–Velachery and Light House–High Court
Two coordinated metro line extensions by the CMRL (Chennai Metro Rail Limited) are aimed at improving connectivity and making commuting easy, thus ensuring...
CMRL Initiates DPRs for Metro Extensions from Lighthouse to High Court, Tambaram to Velachery
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has progressed with two key connectivity-enhancing proposals and has awarded the preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR)...
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...
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....
OMR to Host ₹301-Cr Global Sports City with Flood-Proof Design
Chennai’s Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), better known for tech parks and traffic snarls, is gearing up for a major transformation with the upcoming...
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...
Chennai Metro Corridor 5 Extended to St. Thomas Mount to Ease Transfers
The metro network of Chennai received a significant boost as the length of Corridor 5 was extended by 1.25 km from Alandur to...
