Chennai Metro: Project Information, Routes, Fares and other Details

In the bustling urban landscape of Chennai, India, an ambitious transformation is underway with the development of an extensive metro rail network. With six metro rail lines spanning a combined length of 188.82 kilometers, this transformative project is poised to revolutionize the city's transportation landscape. Backed by a substantial project cost of Rs. 85,613/-, this metro rail endeavor is not only set to ease commuter congestion but also foster sustainable urban growth and connectivity for years to come. The metro train operation in the first Phase of the Chennai Metro project was started on 29 June 2015 and the system is now covering a total of 54.61 km with two lines. By the end of 2027, the Chennai Metro will cover a total network of 188.82 kilometers. 

Project Summary

• Project Name: Chennai Metro Rail Project
• Owner: Govt. of India and Govt. of Tamilnadu
• Operator: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
• Project Type: Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
• Project Cost: INR 85,613 Crores
• Funding Pattern: Govt. of Tamilnadu and Foreign Institution
• Current Status: Operational since June 29, 2015

Routes & Network

Operational Routes

Line 1 (Blue): Wimco Nagar - Chennai International Airport

• Total Length: 32.65 km
• Total Stations: 26 Stations (All operational)
• Station Names: Wimco Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Gowri Ashram, Thangal, Toll Gate, Tondiarpet, Korukkupet, Sir Theagaraya College, Washermanpet, Mannadi, High Court, Chennai Central, Government Estate, LIC, Thousand Lights, AG-DMS, Teynampet, Nandanam, Saidapet, Little Mount, Guindy, Alandur, Nanganallur Road, Meenambakkam and Chennai International Airport.

Line 2 (Green): Central - St. Thomas Mount

• Total Length: 21.96 km
• Total Stations: 17 Stations (All Operational)
• Station Names: Chennai Central, Egmore, Nehru Park, Kilpauk Medical College, Pachaiyappa's College, Shenoy Nagar, Anna Nagar East, Anna Nagar Tower, Thirumangalam, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Arumbakkam, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkattuthangal, Alandur, St. Thomas Mount.

Future Expansion

Line 3 (Purple): Madhavaram Milk Colony - SIPCOT

• Total Length: 45.04 km (19.09 km elevated & 26.72 km underground)
• Total Stations: 47 Stations
• Station Names: Madhavaram Milk Colony, Madhav aram High Road, Moolakadai, Sembiyam, Perambur Market, Perambur, Ayanav aram, Otteri, Pattalam, Perambur Barracks, Road, Purasaiwakkam, Kelleys, Kilpauk, Chetpet, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam,Anna Flyover, Thousand Lights, Royapettah, Radhakrishnan Salai, Thirumayilai, Mandaiveli, Greenways Road, Adyar Jn, Adayar Depot, Indira Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Tharamani, Nehru Nagar, Kandanchavadi, Perungudi, Thoraipakkam, Mettukuppam, PTC Colony, Okkiyampet, Karapakkam, Okkiyam Thoraipakkam, Sholinganallur, Sholinganallur Lake 1, Sholinganallur Lake 2, Semmancheri 1, Semmancheri 2, Gandhi Nagar, Navallur, Siruseri, Sipcot 1 and Sipcot 2.

Line 4 (Orange): Lighthouse - Poonamallee Bus Depot

• Total Length: 26.1 km (16.02 km elevated & 10.07 km underground)
• Total Stations: 28 Stations
• Station Names: Light House, Kutchery Road, Thirumayilai Metro, Alwarpet, Bharathidasan Road, Boat Club, Nandanam, Panagal Park, Kodambakkam, Kodambakkam Power House, Vadapalani, Saligramam, Saligramam Ware, Alwarthirunagar, Valasaravakkam, Karambakkam, Alapakkam, Porur Junction, Porur Bypass, Thelliyaragaram, Iyyapanthangal, Kattupakkam, Kumananchavadi, Karayanchavadi, Mullaithottam, Poonamalle, Poonamallee Bypass and Poonamallee Bus Depot.

Line 5 (Red): Madhavaram - Sholinganallur

• Total Length: 44.6 km (41.17 km elevated & 5.83 km underground)
• Total Stations: 46 Stations
• Station Names: Madhavaram Milk Colony, Madhavaram Depot, Assissi Nagar, Manjambakkam, Velmurugan Nagar, Madhavaram Bus Terminal, Shastri Nagar, Retteri Juction, Kolathur Juction, Srinivasa Nagar, Villivakkam, Villivakkam Bus Terminal, Villivakkam MTH Road, Anna Nagar West,  Tirumangalam Juction, Anna Nagar KV, Koyambedu, Koyambedu Market, Netesan Nagar, Virugambakkam, Alwarthiru Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Karambakkam, Alapakkam, Porur Jn, Mugaliv akkam, Ramapuram, Manapakkam, Chennai Trade Centre, Butt Road, Aringar Anna Alandur, St. Thomas Mount, Adambakkam, Vanuv ampet, Ullagaram, Madipakkam, Kilkattalal, Echangadu, Kovilambakkam, Vellakkal, Medavakkam 1, Medavakkam 2, Perumbakkam, Classical Tamil Institute, Elcot Park and Sholinganallur.

Under Approval

Line 6: Airport - Kilambakkam (Airport Line)

• Total Length: 15.3 km
• Total Stations: 13 Stations
• Station Names: Pallavaram, Chrompet, MEPZ, Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, Tambaram, Irumbuliyur, Perungalathur, RMK Nagar, Vandalur, Vandalur Zoo and Kilambakkam

Train Maintanance Depot

Fares 

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Route Map

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Key Dates

• 7 November 2007: The project was approved by Govt of India.(Phase I)
• 29 June 2009: Construction work started of Chennai Metro Phase I.
• July 2016: The project was approved by Govt of India.(Phase I Ext.)
• July 2016: Construction work started of Chennai Metro Phase I Ext.
• 29 Jun 2015: 10 km section (Koyambedu – Alandur) Corridore 1 Open for public.

Helpline No.

044 – 23792000, 1860-425-1515

Metro Authority

Chennai Metro Rail Limited 
Admin Building,CMRL Depot,
Poonamallee High Road,
Koyambedu,Chennai – 600107,
Tamil Nadu, India.

Email: chennaimetrorail@cmrl.in