Tamil Nadu

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is planning to start trial runs on the Koyambedu-Chennai Trade Centre section by November 2026. The trial phase is expected to continue for four months, during which the Metro system will undergo detailed testing before passenger ...

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has announced special bus services to help passengers travelling during the Krishna Jayanti manage the expected increase in passenger traffic and make travel easier for people heading to their hometowns. Photo Credit: PTI ...

Chennai has added 130 new electric buses to its public transport system as the second phase of the city's electric bus programme gets underway, introduced by OHM Global Mobility for the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC). The buses were officially flagged off ...

The Tamil Nadu government has taken another step towards developing a Water Metro system in Chennai. The government has ordered the preparation of a Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) to study the possibility of introducing water-based public transport along the Buckingham Canal. ...

The proposed Poonamallee-Parandur Metro extension in Chennai is facing uncertainty after the Tamil Nadu government decided to drop the planned Parandur greenfield airport project. The Metro extension was originally planned mainly to provide better connectivity to the proposed airport. Photo ...

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) will operate additional buses from August 27 to August 30 to manage the expected increase in passenger demand. The special services have been arranged because of the weekend holidays and several wedding-related journeys, which ...

Residents in several parts of Tamil Nadu will experience a temporary power shutdown on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9 a.m. due to scheduled maintenance work. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has announced the areas where electricity supply will be suspended. ...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday flagged off 250 new government buses at the Secretariat in Chennai to improve public transport services across the state. Of the 250 buses, 130 are air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses for the Metropolitan ...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced an expansion of the state's free bus travel scheme for women, allowing women to travel without paying fares on more government-run bus services from October 2. Photo Credit: PTI Tamil Nadu's ...

Chennai is preparing to expand its electric bus services, with the second phase of the programme expected to begin soon from the Alandur depot. Transport Minister A Vijay Tamilan Parthiban recently inspected the upgraded depot and reviewed the facilities being prepared ...

Night-time suburban train services between Chennai Beach and Tambaram will face cancellations and partial cancellations for nearly two weeks from August 25 to September 6 due to redevelopment work at Chennai Egmore railway station. Photo Credit: PTI Chennai-Tambaram Suburban Train ...

A Nagapattinam-based trade body has urged Southern Railway to introduce Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches on two important express trains operating from Velankanni and Karaikal to improve passenger safety, comfort and travel quality on these routes. Photo Credit: AI Addition ...