Latest CMRL News
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
Posted On :03/Mar/2026 9:13:46 AM
Chennai Metro Gets Approval for Driverless Train Service Between Poonamallee and Vadapalani
In a major boost to urban transportation, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has received official approval to operate
Posted On :28/Feb/2026 2:30:16 PM
Chennai Metro Rail Limited Completes Lighthouse–Thirumayilai Tunnel Work Under Phase 2 Project
The second phase of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited project has achieved a major milestone, with tunnel boring work
Posted On :28/Feb/2026 9:17:12 AM
Inspection Completed on Vadapalani–Poonamallee Metro Corridor; Launch Expected in March
The safety inspection of the Vadapalani–Poonamallee Metro corridor has been successfully completed, clearing a major hurdle
Posted On :27/Feb/2026 10:40:59 AM
Chennai Metro Phase 2: Safety Inspection Completed for Vadapalani–Poonamallee Stretch, Train Operations Likely Soon
The second phase of safety inspection for the Vadapalani–Poonamallee Bypass stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Limited was successfully
Posted On :26/Feb/2026 9:30:01 AM
Chennai Metro Extends Services Till Midnight for T20 World Cup Match at Chepauk
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited has announced extended metro train services until midnight on February 26 in view of the
Posted On :26/Feb/2026 9:11:29 AM
Chennai Metro Phase 2 Vadapalani Station Yet to Be Fully Ready; Pedestrian Link Impresses Commuters
The much-anticipated Vadapalani Metro station under Phase 2 of Chennai Metro Rail is progressing, but it may not be ready
Posted On :24/Feb/2026 10:32:33 AM
High-Speed Trials for MRTS & Metro Corridors This Week
High-speed safety trials will be conducted this week on two key rail corridors in the city. The Velachery–St Thomas Mount stretch
Posted On :23/Feb/2026 11:01:38 AM
Chennai Metro Double-Decker Corridor to Open Soon; Butt Road Delay Affects Timeline
The double-decker Chennai Metro corridor between Alapakkam and Alwarthirunagar is expected to be completed within the next four months
Posted On :19/Feb/2026 12:19:53 PM
CMRL Phase II: 67% Work Completed on Koyambedu - Trade Centre Stretch, Opening Likely in June
Around 67% of construction work has been completed on Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II stretch between Koyambedu and Chennai Trade Centre
Posted On :17/Feb/2026 4:31:32 PM
