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Overview & Facts of Blue line metro Chennai

The Blue Line is a metro line of the Chennai Metro, a rapid transit system in Chennai, India. It consists of 26 active stations of all Chennai Metro network. Explore Blue Line metro route details, also stations list, route map, interchange, fares, time and distance between source and destination, and top attractions nearby etc. YoMetro helps you with information about the Chennai Metro route, first/last train timings, metro route map, fare chart, interchange, top tourist attractions near a metro station, metro news and more.

Interesting facts about Chennai Metro Blue line

Chennai Metro Line 1, also known as the Blue Line, is part of the Chennai Metro. It is the fourth longest metro system in India covering a length of 54 kilometres.
This line extends from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot. There are 26 stations in this line, out of which 13 stations are underground and 13 stations are elevated.
The first section of Chennai Metro Line 1 from Koyambedu to Alandur was inaugurated on 29 June 2015. The entire Line 1 became operational on May 14, 2017, following the opening of the final section from Little Mount to the airport.
Chennai Metro Line 1 operates using standard gauge tracks and uses rolling stock supplied by Alstom.
Line 1 has interchange stations with Chennai Metro Line 2 at AG-DMS and Chennai Central.
Currently only two lines, Blue Line and Green Line, are operational in Chennai. The Purple Line, Red Line and Orange Line are under construction. These upcoming lines will be partly elevated and partly underground.

Chennai Metro Blue Line Extension in Phase 2

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has proposed an extension of the Blue Line to connect Chennai International Airport to Kilambakkam, a distance of about 15.3 kilometres. A detailed project report (DPR) for this extension was submitted in 2022. As of October 2023, the project is awaiting funding approval.

Chennai Metro Blue Line Stations List

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Station		🅿️	🚌️	🏧️
⇓◉	Wimco Nagar Depot	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Wimco Nagar	✓	✓	✓
⇅◉	Thiruvottriyur	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Thiruvottriyur Theradi	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Kaladipet	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Tollgate	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	New Washermanpet	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Tondiarpet	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Sir Theagaraya College	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Washermanpet	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Mannadi	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	High Court	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	MGR Central (Chennai Central) ⨝ Interchange	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Government Estate	✓	✓	✓
⇅◉	LIC	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Thousand Lights	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	AG DMS	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Teynampet	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Nandanam	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Saidapet	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Little Mount	✓	✓	✓
⇅◉	Guindy	✓	✓	✓
⇅◉	Arignar Anna Alandur ⨝ Interchange	✓	✓	✓
⇅◉	Nanganallur Road	✓	✕	✓
⇅◉	Meenambakkam	✓	✕	✓
⇑◉	Chennai International Airport	✓	✓	✓

Chennai Metro Blue Line Route Map 2026

The Chennai Blue Line Metro connects Wimco Nagar Depot to Chennai International Airport, providing seamless travel to locations near by Blue Line Metro stations. Check out the latest Chennai Metro Blue Line Map below to view stations and interchanges:

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Chennai Metro Network Map 2026

Explore the new Chennai Metro Metro Network Map 2026 with updated routes and terminal stations:

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Chennai Metro News & Updates

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चेन्नई मेट्रो रेल लिमिटेड (CMRL) का लक्ष्य मार्च 2027 तक लगभग 40 किलोमीटर एलिवेटेड कॉरिडोर पूरा करना है। 116.1 किलोमीटर के फेज़ 2 नेटवर्क में से लगभग 74 किलोमीटर एलिवेटेड ट्रैक हैं। इस साल लगभग 28 किलोमीटर ट्रैक चालू होने की उम्मीद है। अगर कंस्ट्रक्शन प्लान के मुताबिक जारी रहा, तो 2027 की शुरुआत तक लगभग 90 प्रतिशत एलिवेटेड ट्रैक चालू हो जाएगा।

◷ 2026-02-08 | ☍ Swarajya Marg

चेन्नई मेट्रो रेल लिमिटेड (सीएमआरएल) कॉरिडोर 4 के द्वितीय चरण के वडापलानी-पनागल पार्क खंड को खोलने की तैयारी कर रही है। प्रस्तावित खंड वडापलानी और पनागल पार्क के बीच 3.5 किमी की दूरी को कवर करता है और 26.1 किमी लंबे कॉरिडोर 4 का हिस्सा है, जो लाइटहाउस से पूनमल्ली बाईपास तक चलता है। मेट्रो अधिकारियों ने बताया कि निर्माण कार्य तेजी से चल रहा है और वडापलानी और पनागल पार्क के बीच सुरंग का निर्माण कार्य पूरा हो चुका है। जल्द ही पटरी बिछाने का काम शुरू होने की उम्मीद है।

◷ 2026-02-01 | ☍ Swarajya Marg

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is moving ahead with plans to open a key portion of Phase 2, nearly a year ahead of schedule. The 12-kilometer-long elevated section between Koyambedu and Butt Road is now slated for completion by June, well ahead of the original June 2027 target. This section, which includes 13 elevated stations, is part of Corridor 5 of Phase 2 – the 44.6-kilometer Madhavaram-Sholinganallur line, designed to connect several high-density residential and employment areas crisscrossing the city.

◷ 2026-01-25 | ☍ Swarajya Marg

Good news for Chennai commuters! According to official sources, metro rail services between Vadapalani and Poonamallee are expected to commence by February, following final approval from the Indian Railway Board. Under Phase II, a third metro corridor is being developed, covering a total distance of 26 kilometers from Marina Beach Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass. The Vadapalani-Poonamallee section is the first to be operational. Initially, metro trains on this route will run with drivers. Later, there are plans to introduce driverless metro trains on this corridor, which will be a significant technological milestone for the Chennai Metro.

◷ 2026-01-22 | ☍ Live Chennai

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to conduct surprise inspections inside metro trains and take appropriate action to ensure that senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are not denied seats reserved for them.

◷ 2026-01-19 | ☍ The Hans India