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By 2026, Chennai Metro to complete work on phase-2 lines
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.
Posted On :28/Feb/2019 9:57:25 AM
Chennai Metro to link with different transport modes in phase-2
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.
Posted On :27/Feb/2019 9:57:01 AM
Ekkattuthangal and Arumbakkam to have CMRL shopping malls
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.
Posted On :23/Feb/2019 4:09:07 PM
How are the metro stations getting named?
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.
Posted On :23/Feb/2019 3:21:43 PM
Metro phase 2 to have 128 stations
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.
Posted On :23/Feb/2019 3:19:53 PM
Are Metro train tickets high priced? CMRL explains
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.
Posted On :21/Feb/2019 3:45:43 PM
Now daily 90,000 commuters travel by metro trains in Chennai
Recently the final stretch of phase-1 project from AG-DMS to Washermanpet in north Chennai was launched and it grabbed many eyeballs.
Posted On :21/Feb/2019 10:23:40 AM
Metro gets linked with planned Monorail
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.
Posted On :18/Feb/2019 5:01:48 PM
1 Lakh passengers travel daily in Chennai Metro Rail
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.
Posted On :18/Feb/2019 12:53:27 PM
Free travel in the Chennai Metro Rail today as well (13th Feb)
The Chennai Metro Rail administration has announced that the public can travel in the Chennai Metro Rail 1st Phase routes today as well (Wednesday, 13th February) as well!
Posted On :13/Feb/2019 11:43:10 AM
