Overview & Facts of Green line metro Chennai
Interesting facts about Chennai Metro Green line
- Chennai Metro Line 2, also known as the Green Line, is part of the Chennai Metro.
- This line connects the central, western and southern ends of the city.
- The line extends from Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount and covers 17 stations of which 9 stations are underground and 8 stations are elevated.
- Chennai Metro Line 2 runs from Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount, covering a distance of approximately 22 kilometres.
- Line 2 has interchange stations with other lines of the Chennai Metro, such as Chennai Central (Line 1) and Alandur (Line 1 and Line 3).
- Chennai Metro line is operational in 2 phases. The first phase from Little Mount to Chennai Central was inaugurated on 14 May 2017. The remaining section from Little Mount to St. Thomas Mount was opened on October 14, 2016.
Chennai Metro Green Line Extension in Phase 2
The Chennai Metro's Green Line is part of the Phase 2 expansion of the Chennai Metro Rail project. The Green Line will be extended from St. Thomas Mount to Sholinganallur, adding approximately 47 km and 47 stations to the network. It is planned to be completed by the end of 2026. In early 2024, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) submitted a detailed feasibility report to extend the Green Line from Poonamallee to Parandur, adding an additional 43.6 km and 19 stations.
Chennai Metro Green Line Stations List
Sign: ⨝ Interchange, 🅿️ Parking, 🚌 Feeder Bus, 🏧 ATMs️
| Station | 🅿️ | 🚌️ | 🏧️ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⇓◉ | MGR Central (Chennai Central) ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Egmore | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Nehru Park | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Kilpauk Medical College | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Pachaiyappa College | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Shenoy Nagar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Anna Nagar East | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Anna Nagar Tower | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Thirumangalam | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Koyambedu | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | CMBT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Arumbakkam | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Vadapalani | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Ashok Nagar | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Ekkattuthangal | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Arignar Anna Alandur ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇑◉ | St Thomas Mount | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
Chennai Metro Green Line Route Map 2026
The Chennai Green Line Metro connects MGR Central (Chennai Central) to St Thomas Mount, providing seamless travel to locations near by Green Line Metro stations. Check out the latest Chennai Metro Green Line Map below to view stations and interchanges:
Chennai Metro Network Map 2026
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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 Margचेन्नई 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 MargChennai 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 MargGood 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 ChennaiThe 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 IndiaChennai Metro Green Line Route FAQs
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𝒜. The Chennai Metro Green Line has a total of 17 stations. Out of these, 17 stations are operational, 0 stations are under construction, and 0 stations are planned or approved. The line runs from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to St Thomas Mount.
𝒜. The Chennai Metro Green line has 2 interchange stations those are connected with other lines of the metro. The name of interchange stations are: MGR Central (Chennai Central), Arignar Anna Alandur, .
𝒜. Yes, the Chennai Metro Green Line is operational today. It runs as per scheduled timings. For updates on delays or maintenance, check the official Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) website or app.
𝒜. The length of Chennai Metro Green Line is 22 KM, and it's terminal stations are MGR Central (Chennai Central) and St Thomas Mount.
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