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Chennai Metro Blue Line
Total Stations
28 Active / 0 Inactive
Line Length
23.1 km
Line Status
Active
Terminal Station
Wimco Nagar Depot Chennai International Airport
Chennai Metro Blue Line Overview
Chennai Metro Blue Line Station List (26 Active)
Status legend: Parking Feeder Bus Bank ATM Sulabh/Restroom
| Active Metro Station | Station Amenities |
|---|---|
| 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 | . . . |
No station under-construction or planned for construction.
Chennai Metro Blue Line Map 2026
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Chennai Metro Blue Line History, Facts and Expansion Plan
Get insights about the history, facts, and expansion plans of the Chennai Metro Blue Line, including details about its development, infrastructure growth, and future improvements in connectivity.
- 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 Metro Blue Line FAQs
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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
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
Chennai Blue Line Metro News & Updates
Get the news and updates for Blue Line of Chennai Metro, including operational changes, expansion plans, station upgrades, and key announcements for commuters in Chennai.
Chennai Metro Rail has informed the Tamil Nadu government and the central government that the first section of the second phase, from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, can be inaugurated any time now. On Tuesday, Chennai Metro Rail received permission to operate trains on the 14.6-km route, with some relaxation in the speed and frequency of trains. Now, CMRL can run trains every 10 minutes on the Poonamallee-Vadapalani route.
A year on, Metro Rail yet to add and replace ticketing gates in phase I network, Commuters are often forced to take longer walks during peak hours as the ticketing gates are yet to be installed at all entrances in some stations; officials expect to finalise the tender within weeks.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited has announced that the Singara Chennai Card will be the sole travel card for Metro Rail services from May 1, 2026. In a statement, Chennai Metro Rail Limited said that the Singara Chennai Card, also known as the National Shared Mobility Card, was introduced on April 14, 2023, alongside the existing Metro travel cards. The complete transition to the new system is being done following the guidelines issued by the Central Government to ensure seamless travel on public transport systems in India. Passengers have been advised to transfer the balance available on their existing travel cards to the QR-based stored-value pass or Singara Chennai Card through the Chennai Metro Rail mobile application. Metro Rail officials stated that this change aims to enhance the convenience and integration of transport services, as well as to assure passengers of safe and reliable travel. They regretted any inconvenience caused during the transition period and appealed for public co
The inauguration of the Poonamallee to Vadapalani section of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Phase II is likely to be postponed until April. Although the CMRL received provisional authorization from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) to operate trains from Poonamallee to Porur (with some speed restrictions), the CMRS directed that train operations on the Porur-Vadapalani section be allowed only after the construction of 26 deck slabs in the double-decker Alapakkam-Alwarthirunagar section (in the Corridor 5 section).
Approximately 67% of construction work has been completed on the Chennai Metro Rail Phase II line between Koyambedu and Chennai Trade Centre. Officials have stated that this section is expected to open in June this year. This new section is part of the second phase of the Chennai Metro Rail project. Once operational, it will improve public transportation in the city and make travel easier for commuters.
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