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Thousand Lights to Government Estate Metro Route
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Route from Thousand Lights to Government Estate on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Government Estate from Thousand Lights by metro? Board the metro from Thousand Lights station and travel through 1 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Government Estate.
The approximate travel time between Thousand Lights and Government Estate is 0 hrs 3 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 1.8 Km. The first metro from Thousand Lights departs at 05:23 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:23 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹20. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Thousand Lights and Government Estate stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹20 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹34 | ₹14 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹52 | ₹32 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹76 | ₹56 more |
Pre-calculated Weekly/Monthly Fare Chart
The fare shown below is calculated for daily, weekly, and monthly travel which includes both up and down journey and for a single person.
| Period | Cash | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | ₹40 | ₹32 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹200 | ₹160 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹240 | ₹192 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹280 | ₹224 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹800 | ₹640 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹960 | ₹768 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹1,120 | ₹896 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 0.27 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.12 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 2.3 minutes
- 🔥 Calories burned (walk to/from station): ~70 kcal
Safety Tips
- Stand behind the yellow line while waiting for the train.
- Keep your belongings secure and within sight at all times.
- Let passengers exit before boarding.
- Hold handrails while the train is moving.
- In an emergency, use the help point or alert station staff.
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Bus Stop | |
| A2 | Express Avenue, LIC | |
| A3 | Express Avenue, LIC | |
| A4 | Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB | |
| B1 | — | |
| B2 | Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road | |
| B3 | Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Nappier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin | |
| A2 | Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Napier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin | |
| A3 | Chindadaripet Railway Station And Simpson Busstop, Ritchi Street And Hindu Office, Por & Sons - MTC & SETC Head Quarters, May Day Park ,mount Road | |
| A4 | — | |
| B1 | Walajah Road & Subway, Marina Beach, MA Chidambaram Cricket Stadium,tamilnadu Tourism, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical Co | |
| B2 | Richie Street, Khadi Craft, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical College Hospital, Kalaivanar Arangam, Madaras University, Ezh |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
