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The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. Currently Chennai Metro network has 41 active stations. Find important and useful information like Chennai Metro route, metro lines, service operation timings, first train, last train, route map, fare chart, top attractions near metro station, metro station nearby, news and more.

OperatorChennai Metro Rail (CMRL)
Operation start29 June 2015
Number of lines2 Metro Lines
Train length4 Coaches
No. of stations41 Active Stations
Metro timings⏱ Starting | Ending
06:50 AM | 10:55 PM

Chennai Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2024

Metro linesTerminal stations
Blue LineWimco Nagar Depot Chennai International Airport
Green LineMGR Central (Chennai Central) St Thomas Mount

Chennai Metro Route Map 2024

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Chennai Metro Fare Chart 2024

No. of StationMetro Fare (₹)Smart Card Fare (₹)
1 Station109
2-3 Stations2018
4-8 Stations3027
9-15 Stations4036
16-25 Stations5045
More than 256054

Please note:

  • Above fare chart is not offical, but based on the observations of fare on below link:
  • https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Fare-phase1.pdf
  • There is 10% discount using Store Value Card.
  • And 50% discount on Sunday and Public Holidays
  • 20% discounted fare (in Rupees) for single trip Normal class using Trip card.
  • 1 Day - Rs.100/- (Fare) + Rs.50/- (Refundable Deposit) on surrender of card.
  • 30 days Rs. 2500/-(Fare) + Rs. 50/- (Refundable Deposit) on surrender of card

Interesting Facts about Chennai Metro

  • The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • The first operation began on 29 June 2015 for the public, which spanned the seven stations Koyambedu to Alandur over a distance of 10 kilometres.
  • The services operate daily between 4:30 and 23:00 with a varying frequency of 5 to 14 minutes.
  • Chennai Metro runs in standard gauge measuring 1,435 millimetres (56.5 in) and the lines are double-tracked.
  • The average speed of operation is 35 kilometres per hour (22 mph) and maximum speed is 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph).
  • Chennai Metro is also planning to use solar power for five of its stations on the elevated corridor, with a production capacity of 200 KW.
  • The first car in each train is a first class compartment with tickets costing twice as much as the second class tickets.
  • The minimum fare is Rs. 10 and the maximum fare is Rs. 60. The first car in each train is a first class compartment with tickets costing twice as much as the second class tickets.
  • There are four types of tickets issued by CMRL for travel in Chennai metro.
  • 1. Single journey tokens which needs to be purchased each time for every journey at the ticket counter.
  • 2. Stored value cards (SVC) are pre paid, rechargeable, travel cards that can be purchased at any ticket counter against a refundable deposit of rupees 50. They can be recharged up to a maximum of rupees 2000.
  • 3. Trip Cards are for persons travelling between the same two stations regularly.
  • 4. Tourist Cards provide the card holders unlimited ride on the Chennai Metro for 1 day.
  • There is a discount of 50% for all journeys taken on Sundays and public holidays, applicable with single journey tokens (rupees 5 to rupees 30) and Stored Value Cards (rupees 4 to rupees 27).
  • There are vaious slabs of penalties for offences starts from Rs. 50 to Rs. 5000 and imprisonment up to 10 Years. Charges depends on the type of penalty.

About Chennai Metro

  • The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Chennai's oldest Suburban Railway network was established around 1931 and operated on a metre-gauge line.
  • The first phase of Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System was established in 1995 and this is India's first elevated line.
  • Chennai government hired Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for preparation of Detailed Project Report on Chennai metro.
  • The project was approved by the state cabinet on 7 November 2007 and Planning commission gave in-principle approval on 16 April 2008.
  • Officialy Seven lines were planned by the DMRC for the Chennai Metro network.
  • Chennai Metro construction work started on 10 June 2009 with the piling work.
  • In July 2012, the Chennai Metro's first tunnel boring machine was launched.
  • After that October 2012, eleven machines were commissioned to bore tunnels along the underground stretch by three.
  • On 14 February 2014, the maiden trial run for the metro was conducted between the Koyambedu and Ashok Nagar stations.
  • In January 2015, a report was submitted to the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety for approval.
  • The First time in Channai on 29 June 2015, commercial operations started between Alandur and Koyambedu stations.
  • Almost one year later, on 21 September 2016, commercial operations commenced between Chennai International Airport metro station and Little Mount.
  • The First underground line start between Thirumangalam metro station to Nehru Park metro station on 14 May 2017.
  • On 10 February 2019 underground blue line was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chennai Metro News & Updates 2024

2024-03-18
As part of Mahalaxmi Yojana, the government is providing free travel in RTC buses to women. But Mahalakshmi had an impact on Hyderabad Metro. The number of female passengers in the metro is decreasing as women prefer to travel by bus. Chennai Metro officials revealed that the number of metro women passengers, which had crossed 5.5 lakh last year, is currently between 4.8 lakh to 4.9 lakh.
2024-03-15
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has received approval from the Ministry of Defence for a temporary road diversion proposal to facilitate the expansion of Chennai`s metro rail network. The proposal, which involves diverting traffic through Defence land, aims to accommodate construction activities for Phase 2 of Corridor-5 from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur.
2024-03-11
Starting next year in Chennai Metro, LCD-based dynamic route map display system with multiple information will be introduced in Metrorail trains running in the 54 km network of Phase I and Phase I Extension project. The new digital display will show the current position of the train, next station, distance between stations and even nearby destinations.
2024-03-11
According to Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) officials, the maps will be designed to provide as much information as possible to passengers. In each coach, there are four dynamic maps and four static maps. While static maps will continue to exist, dynamic maps will be replaced by these LED backlit LCD-based dynamic route map display systems. Apart from the current location and landmarks, it will also show which way the door will open.
2024-03-04
Chennai Metro Rail adjusts its schedule on March 3, 2024, for Southern Railways line maintenance between Central and Tambaram. Trains will run every 7 minutes from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, deviating from the usual Sunday schedule, ensuring efficient service amid increased passenger traffic.

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Chennai Metro FAQs

𝒜. Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) operates Chennai Metro system.

𝒜. First service of Chennai Metro service begins on 29 June 2015.

𝒜. Chennai Metro system has 2 Metro Lines (active/fucntional).

𝒜. Chennai Metro trains have 4 coaches.

𝒜. Chennai Metro timings are: 06:50 AM | 10:55 PM.

Top Attractions of Chennai City

AttractionNearest Metro (Distance)
Armenian ChurchWashermanpet (2.4 KM)
Mannadi (0.8 KM)
High Court (0.8 KM)
Connemara Public LibraryMGR Central (Chennai Central) (1.3 KM)
Government Estate (1.7 KM)
LIC (1.2 KM)
Thousand Lights (1.3 KM)
Nehru Park (1.1 KM)
Kilpauk Medical College (1.6 KM)
Pachaiyappa College (1.8 KM)
Express Avenue MallGovernment Estate (1.5 KM)
LIC (0.7 KM)
Thousand Lights (0.6 KM)
AG DMS (2.3 KM)
Fort St. GeorgeMannadi (1.6 KM)
High Court (1.6 KM)
Government Estate (2.1 KM)
Forum Vijaya MallCMBT (2.1 KM)
Arumbakkam (1.3 KM)
Vadapalani (0.2 KM)
Ashok Nagar (1.6 KM)
Government MuseumMGR Central (Chennai Central) (1.2 KM)
Government Estate (1.7 KM)
LIC (1.2 KM)
Thousand Lights (1.4 KM)
Nehru Park (1.0 KM)
Kilpauk Medical College (1.6 KM)
Pachaiyappa College (1.8 KM)
Guindy National ParkSaidapet (2.0 KM)
Little Mount (1.5 KM)
Guindy (1.3 KM)
Arignar Anna Alandur (2.3 KM)
Kapaleeswarar TempleGovernment Estate (2.1 KM)
LIC (1.2 KM)
Thousand Lights (0.6 KM)
AG DMS (1.8 KM)
Teynampet (2.3 KM)
Kasimedu BeachSir Theagaraya College (1.8 KM)
New Washermanpet (1.8 KM)
Tondiarpet (1.9 KM)
MA Chidambaram StadiumGovernment Estate (1.0 KM)
LIC (1.4 KM)
Thousand Lights (2.3 KM)
Madras War CemeteryGuindy (2.1 KM)
Arignar Anna Alandur (1.3 KM)
Nanganallur Road (1.5 KM)
Meenambakkam (1.7 KM)
Ekkattuthangal (1.2 KM)
St Thomas Mount (2.1 KM)
Marina BeachLIC (2.3 KM)
Thousand Lights (1.9 KM)
AG DMS (2.2 KM)
Teynampet (2.4 KM)
MGR MuseumLIC (2.2 KM)
Thousand Lights (1.1 KM)
AG DMS (1.1 KM)
Teynampet (1.9 KM)
Pachaiyappa College (2.4 KM)
MylaporeThousand Lights (2.2 KM)
AG DMS (1.7 KM)
Teynampet (1.7 KM)
Nandanam (2.4 KM)
Parthasarathyswamy TempleGovernment Estate (1.8 KM)
LIC (1.6 KM)
Thousand Lights (2.1 KM)
Pondy BazaarAG DMS (1.3 KM)
Teynampet (1.1 KM)
Nandanam (1.0 KM)
Royapuram Fishing HarbourSir Theagaraya College (2.1 KM)
New Washermanpet (2.1 KM)
Semmozhi PoongaLIC (2.2 KM)
Thousand Lights (1.1 KM)
AG DMS (0.7 KM)
Teynampet (1.4 KM)
Nandanam (2.3 KM)
Spencer Plaza MallMGR Central (Chennai Central) (2.3 KM)
Government Estate (1.5 KM)
LIC (0.6 KM)
Thousand Lights (0.4 KM)
AG DMS (2.3 KM)
Nehru Park (2.2 KM)
Sri Parthasarathy TempleGovernment Estate (1.8 KM)
LIC (1.6 KM)
Thousand Lights (2.1 KM)
St Andrew's Church (The Kirk)MGR Central (Chennai Central) (0.6 KM)
Government Estate (1.4 KM)
LIC (1.6 KM)
Thousand Lights (2.4 KM)
Nehru Park (1.4 KM)
Kilpauk Medical College (2.3 KM)
St Mary's ChurchEgmore (1.9 KM)
St Thomas Mount National ShrineGuindy (2.1 KM)
Arignar Anna Alandur (0.8 KM)
Nanganallur Road (0.5 KM)
Meenambakkam (0.8 KM)
Ekkattuthangal (1.7 KM)
St Thomas Mount (1.2 KM)
Thousand Lights MosqueLIC (1.5 KM)
Thousand Lights (0.4 KM)
AG DMS (1.3 KM)
Teynampet (2.0 KM)
Thousand Lights MosqueLIC (1.5 KM)
Thousand Lights (0.4 KM)
AG DMS (1.3 KM)
Teynampet (2.0 KM)
Vadapalani Murugan TempleCMBT (2.1 KM)
Arumbakkam (1.1 KM)
Vadapalani (0.1 KM)
Ashok Nagar (1.8 KM)
Valluvar KottamThousand Lights (1.8 KM)
AG DMS (1.2 KM)
Teynampet (1.9 KM)
Pachaiyappa College (2.4 KM)
Vivekananda HouseGovernment Estate (2.3 KM)
LIC (2.2 KM)
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