Chennai Metro Celebrates 10 Years of Service as Ridership Hits 11.19 Crore in 2025
As traffic congestion continues to increase in Chennai, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has become one of the fastest and most reliable public transport options in the city, ranking just after suburban trains in popularity. During festivals, weekends, and holidays, when ...
Discover Best Places to Celebrate Pongal in Tamil Nadu including Madurai, Thanjavur, Coimbatore
As Pongal is one of the most celebrated festivals in Tamil Nadu, you must be wondering about places to celebrate it in a unique way this 2026. Even though Pongal is celebrated with great enthusiasm and glory all over the city, ...
Chennai Metro Sees Record 11.19 Crore Ridership in 2025 as Network Expands
Chennai Metro Rail has become an important part of the city's transport system, carrying more than 46.7 crore passengers since it started operations in 2015. Although passenger numbers fell during the Covid-19 pandemic, the metro has clearly shifted from being just ...
Tamil Nadu Coastline Trip: A Perfect 5-Day Travel Itinerary
Stretching along the Bay of Bengal, the Tamil Nadu coastline is a treasure trove of golden beaches, historic port towns, spiritual landmarks, and vibrant local culture. From ancient temples overlooking the sea to quiet fishing villages and lively promenades, a coastal ...
Chennai Metro Unveils Near-Complete Six-Kilometre Vadapalani–Poonamallee Corridor; Trial Runs Set for Jan 2026
The Chennai Metro's new line connecting Vadapalani and Poonamallee is almost ready, and officials are now pushing hard to finish it. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is working around the clock with several workers and machinery to complete this six-kilometer stretch ...
Indian Railways Expands in 2025 with 42 New Projects, 900+ Km of New Lines
Indian Railways made major progress in 2025 by expanding its network into some of the most difficult terrains in the country. Key projects included India's first vertical-lift railway bridge at Pamban in Tamil Nadu and the world's highest railway bridge over ...
Unveil Top 5 Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu for New Year Celebration
As New Year celebrations are more of grand parties, colorful fireworks, and amazing nightlife, you can also make it a more happening one, rather than the usual festivities. Check out the list of places to visit in Tamil Nadu for the ...
CMRL Upgrades Chennai Metro Phase-1 Coaches with Dynamic Route Map Displays Across All Trains
Metro passengers who travel in crowded coaches and often feel confused about where the train is headed will soon get better help. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) plans to install new dynamic route map display systems in all Phase-1 metro trains ...
5 Best Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu for Christmas Celebrations With Loved Ones
Planning for a perfect Christmas getaway? Well, you are on the right page. The Christmas holiday might let you plan a trip to Goa for grand celebrations and vibrant nightlife, but Tamil Nadu also offers plenty of surprises to welcome festive ...
Stalin Sets February Deadline to Complete Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro in Chennai as 27-Project Review
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has asked officials to complete the Metro Rail stretch between Poonamallee and Vadapalani by February. He gave this direction while reviewing the progress of important State government projects on Monday. Photo Credit: AI Major Works Under ...
Top 5 Tourist Places in Tamil Nadu: Ooty, Kodaikanal, Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram and Madurai
If you need a vacation and would like to explore less-travelled places in South India, Tamil Nadu is one such option that has a myriad of places to visit. From spiritual places, coastal towns, hill stations, to colonial establishments, you will ...
Chennai Metro to Run Trains Every Six Minutes on Poonamallee–Porur Corridor from January 2026
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced plans to run Metro trains at six-minute intervals during peak hours on the Poonamallee to Porur section of its Phase II project. This nine-kilometre stretch is part of Corridor 4, which will eventually connect ...