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Rs 250 crore contract signed for infra development of Phase 2 of CMRL
By Chennaivision on October 11, 2025

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has awarded a ₹250.47 crore contract to Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd. for the construction of 17 entry and exit structures across eight elevated stations in Corridor 3 of Phase 2. The stations include Nehru Nagar, Kandanchavadi, Perungudi, Thuraipakkam, Mettukuppam, PTC Colony, Okkiyampet, and Okkiyampet Thuraipakkam. The contract encompasses civil works, architectural finishes, and… Continue reading "Rs 250 crore contract signed for infra development of Phase 2 of CMRL"
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Over 99 lakh people have travelled in metro in August
By Chennaivision on September 2, 2025

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced that 99,09,632 passengers travelled in metro trains during the month of August 2025. The highest single-day ridership for the month was recorded on 14th August 2025, when 4,09,590 passengers used the metro services. To encourage more commuters, CMRL continues to offer a 20% discount on all its ticketing services, including the digital store… Continue reading "Over 99 lakh people have travelled in metro in August"
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Motorist killed as Metro Rail structure collapses near Ramapuram
By Chennaivision on June 13, 2025

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
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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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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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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Union government approves additional six-car trains for Chennai Metro Rail Limited
By Chennaivision on August 12, 2024

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"

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