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Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL)
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26
Stations
26 Active
23.1 km
Line Length
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Chennai Metro Blue Line Overview
The Blue Line (Line 1) of Chennai Metro runs about 32 km from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot with 26 stations, combining underground and elevated sections. It connects Meenambakkam, Guindy, Saidapet, Teynampet, Chennai Central and Washermanpet with north Chennai. The airport stretch opened in September 2016, and the northern extension to Wimco Nagar in February 2021. Explore the Chennai Metro Blue Line route map, full station list, interchange stations, fares, first and last train timings and top attractions nearby.
Blue Line Station List 2026 (26 Active)
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Wimco Nagar Depot
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Wimco Nagar
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Thiruvottriyur
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Thiruvottriyur Theradi
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Kaladipet
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Tollgate
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New Washermanpet
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Tondiarpet
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Sir Theagaraya College
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Washermanpet
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| 11 |
Mannadi
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High Court
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MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Interchange
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Government Estate
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LIC
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Thousand Lights
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AG DMS
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Teynampet
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Nandanam
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Saidapet
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Little Mount
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Guindy
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Arignar Anna Alandur
Interchange
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Nanganallur Road
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Meenambakkam
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Chennai International Airport
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Blue Line History, Facts & Expansion
- The Blue Line runs from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot.
- It is about 32 km long with 26 stations, partly underground and partly elevated.
- The Washermanpet-Wimco Nagar extension opened on 14 February 2021, and the Wimco Nagar Depot station on 13 March 2022.
- It interchanges with the Green Line at Chennai Central (Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central) and Alandur (Arignar Anna Alandur).
- The line provides direct metro access to Chennai International Airport.
- Chennai Metro uses standard-gauge track and Alstom-built trains on its Phase 1 lines.
- The Blue Line is operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a joint venture of the Government of India and Tamil Nadu.
- Trains are 4-coach Alstom Metropolis sets.
- The line passes under Anna Salai (Mount Road), one of Chennai's main roads.
- Phase 1 was partly funded by a JICA loan.
Chennai Metro Blue Line Phase-wise Expansion
Phase 1 (2016-2019) (Completed)
Airport-Little Mount opened in September 2016, followed by the underground Anna Salai section in stages up to Washermanpet in February 2019.
Phase 1 Extension (2021-2022) (Completed)
Washermanpet-Wimco Nagar opened on 14 February 2021 and Wimco Nagar Depot station in March 2022.
Phase 3: Airport-Kilambakkam (Proposed)
About 15.5 km with 12 stations; state approved DPR, awaiting Centre.
Phase 2 Integration (Under construction)
Phase 2 corridors will add interchanges with the Blue Line in future.
Blue Line FAQs
The Chennai Blue Line Metro Route has a total of 26 stations. The length of the Blue Line is 23.1 kilometres which stretches from Wimco Nagar Depot to Chennai International Airport.
The Chennai Metro Blue Line has several interchange stations from where passengers can transfer to other metro lines. These interchange stations are as follows:
- Alandur Metro - Interchange station between Blue Line and Green Line
- Chennai Central Metro - Interchange station between Green Line and Blue Line
Yes, the Chennai Blue Line Metro is operational today. It runs as per its scheduled time. However, for any updates regarding delays or maintenance work, it is advisable to check the official website or app of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).
Chennai Metro Blue Line Timings
Chennai Metro Blue Line runs on regular schedule throughout the week between Wimco Nagar Depot and Chennai International Airport.
Chennai Metro Blue Line Timings from Monday to Saturday:
- First train: 04:56:00 AM (Wimco Nagar Depot to Chennai International Airport) | 04:51:00 AM (Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot)
- Last train: 23:00:00 PM
Chennai Metro Blue Line Timings on Sunday:
- First train: 05:02:00 AM (Wimco Nagar Depot to Chennai International Airport) | 05:03:00 (Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot)
- Last train: 23:00:00 PM
The Chennai Metro Blue Line is connected to the Indian Railways at Chennai Central metro station, which provides access to the Chennai Central railway station.
To go to Chennai International Airport via Chennai Metro Blue Line, hop on the Blue Line and get down at Meenambakkam Metro station which is closest to the airport and can be easily reached via footpath.
Yes, further extension of the Blue Line is proposed to connect the airport to Kilambakkam in future expansion plans.
The Chennai Metro\\'s Blue Line and Green Line connect at Alimpur Metro Station, where passengers can easily interchange between the two lines.
Yes, Chennai Metro offers a Tourist Card for ₹100, which allows unlimited rides for a day.
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