The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has completed 90 per cent of the tunneling and the remaining would be over in six months. Eleven the giant tunnel boring machines (TBM).
In a move that will benefit thousands of commuters, Chennai Metro Rail has set the ball rolling towards introduction of direct operations from Koyambedu to Chennai airport, a distance.
Underground metro line services between Koyambedu and Nehru Park to commence shortly.The trail runs of the metro rail between Koyambedu and Nehru Park, a stretch of 8 kms was successfully completed.
Metro rail Commercial operations between Thirumangalam - Egmore underground section to begin by end of the year.At a time when the underground tunneling and other allied works in the Thirumangalam - Egmore.
Officials of CMRL have mentioned that very soon, direct trains will be run on the loop line available at Alandur so that direct train connections can be provided from Koyambedu to the airport.
MRTS and Chennai Metro Rail to be merged
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A consultancy firm will be soon entrusted with the work to prepare a detailed report on merging the MRTS with Chennai Metro Rail. According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).
Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety Nayak along with his team inspected St. Thomas Mount station and the service loop beyond Alandur. It is understood that the trains will also be operated in this stretch in another three days.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa inaugurated the Metro rail public service between Chennai Airport and Little Mount through video conferencing,At 11.30 AM, the chief minister Jayalalithaa inaugurated the Metro Rail Public Service.
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will inaugurate the second stretch of Chennai Metro Rail, connecting Little Mount and Chennai airport at 11.30 a.m. through video conferencing. Union Minister for Urban Development.
