Coimbatore Metro

Coimbatore Metro Network

Operator: Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL)

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Coimbatore Metro Overview

The Coimbatore metro is a proposed project with a detailed project report (DPR) submitted, but it currently faces hurdles with central government approval. YoMetro helps you with information such as Indore Metro route, service updates, timings, first/last train schedule, metro route map, fare charts, ticket details, interchange, top attractions near metro stations, and metro news.

Coimbatore Metro Map 2026

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Coimbatore Metro Network Map

Coimbatore Metro Fare Chart & Discounts

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Coimbatore Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2026

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Line Status: Active Under Construction Approved In Plan

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Coimbatore Metro History, Facts and Expansion Plan

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Coimbatore Metro, also known as Kovai Metro, is a proposed rapid transit system for Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. this is the 5 lines is a mass rapid transit system (MRTS) to be built in Coimbatore, by the Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL).

The Coimbatore Metro's Phase 1 project has been under consideration since around 2011. In 2017, the responsibility for executing the project was handed over to Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL), which acted as the Project Executing Agency (PEA). CMRL promptly initiated a two-stage process, supported by funding from the German government through the KfW development bank, to conduct the feasibility study and create a Detailed Project Report (DPR).

In November 2019, a collaborative effort between SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) Ltd. and RITES Ltd. presented a feasibility report encompassing a comprehensive 136 km master plan to the CMRL. Pending approval, a detailed project report (DPR) will be meticulously crafted as the next step.

In the 2023 – 24 Budget session, Rs 9000 crore allocated for the Coimbatore Metro rail portion between Avinashi Road and Sathyamangalam Road.

LineFromToViaLength (km)
Red LineUkkadam Bus TerminusKarumathampattiCoimbatore Junction, Peelamedu, Coimbatore International Airport29
Yellow LineUkkadam Bus TerminusBilichiSaibaba Colony Bus Terminus, Thudiyalur24
Blue LineKaranampettaiThaneerpandalSinganallur Bus Terminus, Ukkadam Bus Terminus42
Green LineNallur VayalGaneshapuramPerur, Gandhipuram Central Bus Terminus, Saravanampatti44
Pink LineUkkadam Bus TerminusCoimbatore Integrated Bus TerminusPodanur Junction8
  • Coimbatore Metro, also known as Kovai Metro.
  • The Union Government proposed a metro rail system for 16 tier-2 cities in India including Coimbatore in 2010.
  • In 2013, E. Sreedharan made survey and announced metro rail as suitable transport for Coimbatore.
  • In 2013, E. Sreedharan makes survey and announces metro rail as suitable transport for Coimbatore.
  • In 2017 Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu also announces that Central Government is ready to launch and fund the Coimbatore Metro Project.
  • In the year 2020, a fifth metro line has been proposed to connect CIBT at Vellalore with Ukkadam.
  • In the year 2023 Rs 9000 crore allotted for Coimbatore Metro rail route between Avinashi Road and Sathyamangalam Road in the 2023 - 24 Budget session.

Coimbatore Metro FAQs

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The DPR of the Coimbatore Metro was submitted to the Tamil Nadu government in July 2023 and was approved in February 2024.

The first phase of the Coimbatore Metro Rail project is likely to be operational by 2028, with construction starting in 2024.

The estimated cost of the metro rail project is between ₹9,000-10,000 crore, which includes state and central funding.

The Coimbatore Metro is planned to be 147 km (91 mi) in length. The first phase of the Coimbatore Metro is planned to implement two corridors of 44 km each. One of these corridors will go from Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus to Nilambur and the other corridor will go from District Collector Office to Valiyampalayam Pirivu.

Coimbatore Metro News & Updates

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Coimbatore's Famous Attractions and Nearest Metro Station

Explore Coimbatore’s popular tourist attractions along with their nearest Coimbatore Metro stations, making it easy to plan your sightseeing, navigate the city efficiently, and enjoy metro travel.

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Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

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Gass Forest Museum

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GeDee Car Museum

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Infant Jesus Church

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Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery

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Kovai Kondattam

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Marudhamalai Temple

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Perur Pateeswarar Temple

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TNAU Botanical Gardens

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Ukkadam Valankulam Lake

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VOC Park and Zoo

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