Chennai Metro Sees 96.40 Lakh Passengers in February 2026, Nearly 4 Lakh Travel on Peak Day

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has announced that 96.40 lakh passengers travelled on Chennai Metro trains in February 2026, reflecting strong commuter demand across the city.

According to the official release, a total of 96,40,993 passengers used Chennai Metro services during the month.

Highest Single-Day Ridership

The highest footfall was recorded on February 20, when 3.99 lakh passengers travelled in a single day.

Mode of Ticket Usage

Passenger travel details reveal growing adoption of digital and smart ticketing systems:

- 49,11,328 passengers used the Singara Chennai Card (National Common Mobility Card – NCMC)

- 38,121 passengers travelled using traditional travel cards

- Remaining commuters used tickets booked through various mobile applications and digital platforms

The steady increase in ridership highlights the expanding reliance on Chennai Metro as a key mode of urban transportation.