Tamil Nadu seeks centre’s nod for three Chennai metro extensions | Chennai News

Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt will seek Centre’s approval for three Chennai Metro Rail extension corridors, finance minister Marie Wilson announced while presenting the 2026-2027 state budget on Wednesday. They include Chennai Airport-Kilambakkam, Koyambedu-Pattabiram via Avadi and Poonamallee-Sunguvarchatram via Sriperumbudur. The first operational stretch of Phase-2 between Poonamallee Bypass and Vadapalani is set to open shortly.“The…

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Chennai Metro Phase II: Vijay reviews bridge works, driverless train and expansion – Tamil Nadu News

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday reviewed the progress of Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase I and Phase II projects, including key construction work, operational preparedness and plans for future expansion. During the review, he inspected train operating areas, major work sites and new corridors, and issued directions to officials. He also looked…

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Chennai metro prepares driverless trains for Phase-2 corridor launch | Chennai News

Chennai: Fifteen driverless trains have been earmarked to operate at 10-minute intervals on metro’s first Phase-2 corridor between Poonamallee Bypass and Vadapalani, even as the 14.6km line awaits inauguration nearly five months after receiving safety clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).Officials said 34 of the 36 driverless trainsets ordered for the Phase-2…

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