PM Modi Inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase 2 Section
PM Modi inaugurated the new Poonamallee-Vadapalani section of Chennai Metro Phase 2, which will enhance connectivity in western Chennai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani section of the Chennai Metro Phase 2 project on October 11, 2026, a new development in the city's public transport network. Built at an estimated cost of approximately ₹4,900 crore, this approximately 15-kilometer-long corridor is part of Corridor 4 of the Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 project.
During the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay jointly flagged off the new metro services and rode a train in the presence of Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The newly constructed section is expected to improve connectivity between Chennai's western suburbs and the city center, as well as help reduce travel time for commuters.
Chennai Metro Poonamallee-Vadapalani Route: All 11 Stations
Chennai's new metro corridor connects Poonamallee to Vadapalani, passing through several residential and developing areas in western Chennai. This route aims to make daily travel more convenient for residents, office workers, and other commuters.
The following are the 11 stations on the newly inaugurated Yellow Line of the Chennai Metro:
- Poonamallee Bypass
- Poonamallee Bus Stand
- Poonamallee Government Hospital
- Karayanachavadi
- Kummananchavadi
- Kattuppakkam
- Iyyappanthangal
- Thelliyargaram
- Porur Bypass
- Porur Junction
- Vadapalani
Chennai Metro Timings: First and Last Train on the New Route
Passenger services on the Poonamallee-Vadapalani section commenced on October 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM and operated until 9:00 PM in both directions on the opening day.
From October 12, metro services will operate regularly from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM in both directions. The last train will depart from both Poonamallee Bypass and Vadapalani terminal stations at 9:00 PM.
Chennai Metro Regular Operating Timings
- First train: 7 am
- Last train: 9 pm
- Route: Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani and vice versa
- Last departure: 9 pm from both terminal stations
Passengers should check the official announcements of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for the latest information on train frequency, operating timings, ticket fares and other service related information.
How will Chennai new metro corridor improve connectivity
This corridor is part of the second phase of the Chennai Metro, which aims to expand the city's rail-based public transport infrastructure and improve accessibility in the wider urban area.
This new section is part of the second phase of the Chennai Metro, which aims to expand the city's rail-based public transport infrastructure and improve accessibility in the wider urban area.
The corridor includes a 3.7-kilometer-long double-decker train, one of the project's notable engineering features. It also includes advanced signaling infrastructure to facilitate the operation of driverless trains.
