Motorist killed as Metro Rail structure collapses near Ramapuram
In a tragic incident late Thursday night, a large concrete segment from a Chennai Metro Rail construction site near DLF Ramapuram came crashing down, killing a motorcyclist.
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Chennai Metro Rail launches recovery and reuse plant to preserve water
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"
TN government approves metro rail connectivity from Koyambedu to Pattabiram
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"
Tamil Nadu approves Rs 9,335 crore Chennai Metro Rail Airport–Kilambakkam project
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"
Poonamallee-Porur Metro stretch to become functional by the end of this year: CM Stalin
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"
Chennai Metro 2nd Phase: 100% Piling Works On Corridor 4 Completed
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"
Union government approves additional six-car trains for Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Decks cleared for procuring the six coach trains for Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase I project as the Department of Economic Affairs gave its approval on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Post the pandemic, Chennai Metro Rail gradually revived the patronage and the number of people travelling has seen a gradual rise. In July, the Chennai Metro Rail system recorded an average… Continue reading "Union government approves additional six-car trains for Chennai Metro Rail Limited"