Kids pose inside the newly opened metro rail at Chennai Egmore. On February 10, 2019, the underground stretch from AG-DMS to Washermenpet was opened, completing a 45 km network under the Phase I of the Metro Rail Project. The underground stretches – Nehru Park Metro Station to Chennai Central Metro Station and Saidapet Metro Station to AG-DMS Metro Station were opened a year later on May 25, 2018. The first underground line between Thirumangalam Metro Station and Nehru Park Metro Station was inaugurated on May 14, 2017. Out of 32 stations in Phase I, 13 are elevated stations and the remaining 19 are underground stations. Corridor I – From Washermenpet to Airport (23.085 Km) and Corridor II – from Chennai Central to St. The Phase I of the Chennai Metro Rail project covers a length of 45.046 km network with two Corridors, i.e. Read more: Chennai Metro in figures: How does it compare with Mumbai or Delhi Metro?Ĭhennai Metro Phase I improved connectivity Phase II of Chennai Metro, which will link key areas such as the IT corridor to the rest of the city, is scheduled to be completed by 2026. Proposed measures such as the merger of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) with the Metro could further boost connectivity in the city and create an integrated public transport system. With all lines in Phase I and its extensions operational, the Metro saw a footfall of 1.5 lakhs on a daily basis for the month of April. While the pandemic saw some slump in ridership, the patronage seen by Chennai Metro has been on the rise in recent months. Chennai Metro phase 2 work is currently underway.
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