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Chennai Metro Rail launches recovery and reuse plant to preserve water
By Chennaivision on June 10, 2025

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has launched a condensate water recovery and reuse plant at Metro’s headquarters in Nandanam. The initiative, inaugurated by CMRL managing director MA Siddique, is designed to capture and recycle water that would otherwise be lost during the air-conditioning process. The system taps into the condensation generated by 43 air handling units (AHUs) and 29… Continue reading "Chennai Metro Rail launches recovery and reuse plant to preserve water"
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Third phase of driverless metro train trial run between Poonamallee- Porur successful
By Chennaivision on June 7, 2025

The third phase trial run of the Chennai Metro Rail’s driverless train between Poonamallee and Porur was successfully completed. This trial involved the downline track and included checks on the Auxiliary Substation (ASS) at Poonamallee Bypass station, which was successfully charged with a 33kV power supply cable, according to reports. The trial focused on the 10-km viaduct section between Porur… Continue reading "Third phase of driverless metro train trial run between Poonamallee- Porur successful"
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Rs 1,538.35 crore worth MoU signed to manufacture driverless metro trains
By Chennaivision on June 6, 2025

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) on Thursday signed a Contract Agreement to procure 32 driverless 3-car Unattended Train Operations (UTO) trains consisting of 96 cars. The contract was awarded to Alstom Transport India at a contract price of Rs 1,538 crores. The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) was issued to Alstom Transport India Limited on April 28, a release from CMRL… Continue reading "Rs 1,538.35 crore worth MoU signed to manufacture driverless metro trains"
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TN government approves metro rail connectivity from Koyambedu to Pattabiram
By Chennaivision on May 3, 2025

The Tamil Nadu govt has granted in-principle approval for a new Chennai Metro Rail corridor connecting Koyambedu to Pattabiram (Outer Ring Road). The 21.76km stretch, estimated to cost ₹9,928.33 crore at 2025 prices, will include three flyovers and 19 stations along the route. This includes Ambattur Estate, Dunlop, OT, Thirumullaivoyal, Avadi, Hindu College and Pattabiram. The project will include highways… Continue reading "TN government approves metro rail connectivity from Koyambedu to Pattabiram"
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Tamil Nadu approves Rs 9,335 crore Chennai Metro Rail Airport–Kilambakkam project
By Chennaivision on April 24, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has officially approved the extension of the Chennai Metro Rail to connect the airport with Kilambakkam. This new line, estimated to cost Rs 9,335 crore, aims to make travel easier for people going to the airport and the upcoming bus terminus in Kilambakkam. The new metro line will stretch for 26 kilometers. It will start from… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu approves Rs 9,335 crore Chennai Metro Rail Airport–Kilambakkam project"
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Poonamallee-Porur Metro stretch to become functional by the end of this year: CM Stalin
By Chennaivision on February 14, 2025

The Chennai Metro Rail II service between Poonamallee and Porur will be inaugurated by this year-end, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Thursday. Also, he reiterated his request to the Central government to give the nod for the metro rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai cities. The chief minister inspected the tunnel boring machine emerging from the… Continue reading "Poonamallee-Porur Metro stretch to become functional by the end of this year: CM Stalin"
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BEML secures Rs 3,658 crore contract from Chennai Metro Rail
By Chennaivision on November 29, 2024

BEML has said the Chennai Metro Rail Ltd has awarded it a contract worth approximately Rs 3,658 crore. Under the project, BEML will deliver 210 metro cars configured into 70 three-car train sets, which will primarily operate in Unattended Train Operation mode. According to the statement, the metro trains will serve three key corridors in Chennai — Madhavaram to Sipcot… Continue reading "BEML secures Rs 3,658 crore contract from Chennai Metro Rail"
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Chennai Metro 2nd Phase: 100% Piling Works On Corridor 4 Completed
By Chennaivision on November 20, 2024

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced the completion of 100% piling work in an 8-kilometer stretch of Corridor 4 under its Phase 2 project. This marks a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing metro expansion efforts. In a statement, CMRL revealed that the piling activities have been completed in the stretch between Kodambakkam Powerhouse and Porur Junction Station,… Continue reading "Chennai Metro 2nd Phase: 100% Piling Works On Corridor 4 Completed"
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Manufacturing of Chennai Metro Rail’s first driverless train has been completed
By Chennaivision on September 23, 2024

The first set of trains for Chennai Metro Rail Phase II has been completed and moved to the testing bay at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. Manufacturing began in February at Alstom Transport India Limited, with car body assembly followed by equipment installation. The first train was transferred for testing in the presence of officials, marking the start of trials. Once… Continue reading "Manufacturing of Chennai Metro Rail’s first driverless train has been completed"
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CMRL inks 269-crore contract with Alstom for 10 sets of driverless trains
By Chennaivision on November 29, 2023

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has signed a supplementary contract worth `269 crore with Alstom, a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer, to procure an additional 10 sets of driverless trains for its phase-II operations. The agreement was signed by Rajesh Chaturvedi, director (Systems and Operations) of Chennai Metro Rail and Rajeev Joisar, commercial director of India & South Asia, Alstom Transport… Continue reading "CMRL inks 269-crore contract with Alstom for 10 sets of driverless trains"

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