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Chennai Metro Route

The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai in 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 Active Lines
0 Inactive Lines
Train Length4 Coaches
No. of Stations41 Active Stations
0 Inactive Stations
Metro Timings⏱ Starting | Ending
06:50 AM | 10:55 PM

Chennai Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2024

Status: AC = Active, UC = Under Construction, AP = Approved for Construction, PL = In Plan

Metro LinesStatusTerminal Stations
◙ Blue Line✓ ACWimco Nagar Depot ⇄ Chennai International Airport
◙ Green Line✓ ACMGR 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:

◷ 2024-11-11
☍ Financial Express
Services on Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch to be rescheduled from Monday. From the 11 November metro services in the west-bound tunnel will operate between Howrah Maidan and Mahakaran stations. This change will apply during working hours on weekdays, from 6:55 am to 10 pm On Sundays, metro services in the east-bound tunnel will run from 2:15 pm to 9:50 pm, as per the revised schedule.
◷ 2024-11-11
☍ Asian News
Bengaluru: BMRCL unveils plans for new double-decker metro flyover in phase 3 expansion. BMRCL plans a new double-decker metro line for Bengaluru’s Phase 3 expansion, covering multiple routes like JP Nagar to Kempapura. The project includes three double-decker flyovers, advisory facilities, and central-state funding, with 44.65 km of land acquisition in progress across identified properties.
◷ 2024-11-11
☍ Bhaskar
There will be parking at 16 stations of Noida Greno Metro line. Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has issued tender for this. Agencies can apply till 25th November. There are 21 metro stations on this line. NMRC officials said that out of 21 stations, only three-four stations have parking facility, whereas out of 21 metro stations, 16 stations have sufficient space for parking.
◷ 2024-11-11
☍ The Hindu
Chennai Metro Rail Limited temporarily suspends tunnelling near Kutchery Road due to gas leak. Officials say gas detectors detected small amounts of methane and carbon monoxide in the tunnel. They are pumping fresh air into the tunnel and are looking for the source of the leak in order to plug it.
◷ 2024-11-10
☍ Jagran
Kochi Metro Update: Kerala Seeks Central Funding For Phase 3 Extension To Connect Cochin Airport. Kochi Metro Phase 3: The third phase of Kochi Metro was initially planned to extend from Aluva to Angamaly, with an additional branch to the airport. However, due to logistical difficulties associated with developing two separate metro lines, the route has been reconsidered.
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