Chennai

Two express trains will start stopping at Tindivanam railway station from Monday, i.e., March 16, on an experimental basis. This step has been taken to provide better travel convenience for passengers from the Tindivanam region. Photo Credit: PTI List of ...

The opening of two important rail projects in Chennai, the Velachery-St Thomas Mount MRTS Extension and the first stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II, has been delayed due to pending approvals and unfinished construction work. Photo Credit: PTI MRTS Extension ...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has asked the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) in New Delhi to relax certain operational restrictions on the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II, according to a report. This 14.6 km stretch is part ...

The opening of two important railway projects in Chennai has been delayed due to pending approvals, and construction is not yet over. These projects include the extension of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) from Velachery to St Thomas Mount and ...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is waiting for approval from Southern Railway to begin an underground metro section between Villivakkam Bus Terminus and Villivakkam, which is part of Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro project. Due to delays in getting permission, ...

Residents in Chennai should be prepared for a temporary power shutdown on Sunday, March 8, as electricity authorities carry out routine maintenance work in certain parts of the city and surrounding areas.  Photo Credits: AI The scheduled shutdown is part of ...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has announced plans to develop about 73 lakh square feet of land across 37 locations along its Phase-II metro corridors. The project aims to use land near metro stations for commercial and public facilities while also generating ...

The Government of Tamil Nadu has given in-principle approval to introduce first and last mile connectivity (FLMC) services around Phase-I stations of the Chennai Metro. At present, the Metro records around 3 to 3.2 lakh passengers daily, and officials believe better ...

Passengers who use wheelchairs while travelling on the Chennai Metro Rail will soon be able to board trains more easily with the help of portable ramps. The facility, which has been requested for many years by persons with disabilities, is expected ...

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) plans to develop 73.4 lakh square feet of commercial space at 37 locations along its Phase-II metro corridors. This move goes beyond building only stations and aims to earn more non-ticket revenue. By using land ...

The first section of the Phase-2 metro, from Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani, covering 14.6 km, is likely to open in a few days. The Commissioner of Railway Safety has given the required approval to start operations. However, services will begin with ...

If you've been tracking power cut schedules in Chennai this week, here's an important update that changes everything. Recent developments confirm that Tamil Nadu authorities have decided to suspend planned power outages across the state, including Chennai, to ensure uninterrupted preparation time ...