Southern Railway Identifies Three Routes for Chennai’s First Vande Metro

Southern Railway (SR) has shortlisted three key routes for the introduction of the city’s first Vande Metro train, according to Kaushal Kishore, Additional General Manager of Southern Railway.

Speaking at a post-budget press meet on Monday, he revealed that Chennai-Gudur, Chennai-Villupuram, and Chennai-Jolarpet have been identified as high-demand corridors suitable for operating the Vande Metro service.

When asked about the most viable route, Kishore stated that feasibility studies are currently underway, and a final decision will be made upon the arrival of the rakes.

The Vande Metro is a fully air-conditioned 12-car train, designed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) for efficient short-distance travel between nearby cities. A successful trial run was conducted between Chennai and Walajah Road in August 2024.

Stay tuned for further updates on Chennai’s upcoming Vande Metro services.