If everything goes according to the plans without any delay, then by the year 2026 Chennai Metros phase-2 project would be fully operational for the public. It is well known that this phase-2 would be a huge project.
Metro trains in Chennai have been making lots of news in the recent times. The latest news is in a decade metro rail phase-2 of 118.9 km would be opened. This would connect both the suburbs in the Chennai city.
Back in the year August 2018, the Delhi metro rail officials were put in awe as they noticed residents who walk out of stations travel in droves in just a few hours after the 8.1km stretch called the shoppers.
Wondering how the metro stations are likely to get named? Here is your answer: the stations are to be named after the companies that are functional in close proximities. These will generally be big brands or companies.
Metro phase 2 to have 128 stations
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With the revised alignment of the Metro Phase-2 network, it is understood that the project will encompass more ground area and is going to have many stations. On the whole, there is going to be 128 stations across 118.9km network.
There was a recent article published about the Chennai Metro Rail fares stating it to be unfair charging. The Chennai Metro Rail, giving a reply to this article that got viral has clarified that they charge Rs 2.5 per kilometer.
Metro gets linked with planned Monorail
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So far, it is uncertain whether the pet project of former Chief Minister J Jayalalitha - the monorail will come to reality. However, in localities including Iyyapanthangal, Poonamallee.
Subsequent to the completion of the entire 45 km track od he Chennai Metro Rail 1st Phase, the number of average daily passengers has gone up to 1 Lakh.
