Chennai Metro Expands Horizons: New Routes Under Consideration
Posted on: 08/Sep/2023 9:27:28 AM
The Chennai Metro Railway Management is gearing up to extend its services to new areas, catering to the growing number of passengers. Plans are underway to connect Sirucheri-Klambakkam, Koyambedu-Aavadi, and more as part of the Metro Rail Second Phase Project, covering an ambitious 119 kilometers.
The estimated cost for these expansion works is approximately Rs. 69,180 crores, with a target completion date set for 2028. The administration is actively working on the feasibility report for these new routes, with a total of 93 kilometers under consideration.
The proposed extensions include a 50-kilometer connection to Poontamalli-Barandur, a 17-kilometer link to Koyambedu-Aavadi, and a 26-kilometer stretch from Sirucheri to Klambakkam. While there may be some delays in the feasibility study for the Poontamalli-Paranthur track, the administration aims to submit the report for Sirucheri-Klambakkam and Koyambedu-Aavadi routes to the Tamil Nadu government within the next two weeks.
