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Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL)
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26 Active
23.1 km
Line Length
Terminal Stations
Chennai Metro Chennai Blue Line Overview
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.
Chennai Blue Line Station List 2026 (26 Active)
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| 1 |
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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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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| 26 |
Chennai International Airport
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Chennai Blue Line History, Facts & Expansion
- 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 Phase 2 Extension
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has proposed an extension of the Blue Line to connect Chennai International Airport to Kilambakkam, a distance of approximately 15.3 kilometers. A detailed project report (DPR) for this extension was submitted in 2022. As of October 2023, the project is awaiting funding approval.
Chennai 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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