Chennai public transport
Chennai Metro Corridor 4 Phase II Clears Final Safety Inspection, Operations Likely in March
Chennai Metro’s Vadapalani to Poonamallee Bypass stretch has successfully completed final safety inspection, bringing the much awaited Corridor 4 Phase II closer to...
Final Speed Trial of Chennai Metro Corridor 4 Stretch Expected in February
Chennai Metro Rail Limited is set to conduct the final speed trial on the Vadapalani to Poonthamalli Bypass stretch of Corridor 4 Phase...
Chennai Metro Phase II Nears 49% Completion; Centre Releases Rs 10,354 Crore
Chennai Metro Phase II has reached 49 percent completion, with the Centre releasing Rs 10,354.15 crore for the 118.9 km expansion project, strengthening...
Chennai Metro Phase II: Vadapalani–Panagal Park Stretch Set for 2027 Opening
Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II Corridor 4 is progressing steadily, with the Vadapalani–Panagal Park stretch targeted for opening by March 2027, improving access...
Chennai Metro Phase II Poonamallee–Vadapalani Corridor Nears Passenger Operations After Railway Board Approval
Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II services on the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch have moved a step closer to launch after receiving Railway Board approval, with...
Chennai Metro Advances Corridor IV as Porur–Vadapalani Trial Run Signals February Launch
Chennai Metro Rail’s successful trial run between Porur and Vadapalani marks a key milestone in Corridor IV, bringing faster, seamless connectivity closer for...
Chennai Metro Phase 2 Stations to Get Retail, Dining and Parking Facilities
Chennai Metro Rail Limited plans retail, dining, parking and public spaces at select Phase 2 Corridor 4 stations to boost ridership and ticket-independent...
CMRL Accelerates Phase II Works, Vadapalani–Poonamallee Metro Trial Runs Targeted Soon
Chennai Metro Rail is accelerating Phase II works on the Vadapalani–Poonamallee corridor, with trial runs targeted by mid-January and commercial operations expected soon.
Chennai Metro Phase II Tunnelling Begins on Challenging Thiruvanmiyur–Indira Nagar Stretch
Chennai Metro Phase II tunnelling begins on Thiruvanmiyur–Indira Nagar stretch. Twin TBMs will carve 650 metres of granite tunnels. Cutterhead maintenance may extend...
Chennai Metro Crosses 1.01 Crore Ridership in September 2025, Records Highest Single-Day Commuters
Chennai Metro recorded over 1.01 crore passengers in September 2025, with the highest single-day ridership of 3.97 lakh on September 4. CMRL continues...
