25,000 People Travel on New Poonamallee - Vadapalani Metro Rail Service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 15-km Poonamallee - Vadapalani Metro Rail corridor in Chennai on October 11, 2026. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay accompanied him on a ride aboard the newly inaugurated metro train.

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Chennai from Delhi on October 11 to participate in various events in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister Vijay welcomed him at the airport. The Prime Minister also held a roadshow near Chennai Airport, where members of the public gathered along both sides of the road to greet him.

After the roadshow, Modi inaugurated the completed Poonamallee - Vadapalani section of Chennai Metro Phase II. BJP members welcomed him with cultural performances featuring music and dance.

PM Modi and CM Vijay Travel by Metro

Following the inauguration, Prime Minister Modi travelled by metro from Porur to Poonamallee after purchasing a ticket through UPI. Chief Minister Vijay accompanied him during the journey.

Metro officials explained the details of the project to the Prime Minister during the ride. On the occasion, Chief Minister Vijay presented Modi with a miniature model of a metro train as a souvenir.