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Chennai Metro commuters may soon get good news, as the long-awaited Poonamallee-Porur stretch on Corridor 4 is expected to start operations by the end of December. In September, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) had announced that this corridor would greatly improve connectivity in the region. It said the
new metro services would help reduce travel time and ease heavy traffic on major routes. All preparations for the launch have reportedly been completed, and an official announcement is expected soon.
Beginning of 8-km Stretch
According to CMRL, the 8-km stretch will begin functioning by late December and will help reduce congestion in key parts of Chennai. This section will include 10 stations. More expansion plans for the corridor are expected to be revealed in the coming months.
List of Stations on Poonmallee-Porur Stretch
• Poonamallee Bypass
• Poonamallee
• Mullaithottam
• Karayanchavadi
• Kumananchavadi
• Kattupakkam
• Iyyappanthangal
• Thelliyaragaram
• Porur Bypass
• Porur Junction
Moreover, CMRL plans to start operations between Porur and Kodambakkam Power House by June 2026, further improving metro connectivity in Chennai. The metro authority has also shared that several other expansion projects will be announced soon.
Rejection of Tamil Nadu's Proposal
Meanwhile, the central government recently rejected Tamil Nadu's proposal to introduce metro services in Coimbatore and Madurai. The Centre cited low population numbers based on the 2011 Census as the reason. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting his intervention. In his letter, he asked for a meeting to explain the issue, arguing that the population criterion of two million was not applied equally in cities like Agra, Patna, and Indore, which have received metro approval.
