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Thousand Lights Metro Station (CMR)
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Station Code
STL
Line
Layout
Underground
Platform Type
Island
Opened
10 Feb 2019
City
Chennai
Address
Express Estate, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014
Thousand Lights Metro Station Info
Serving Chennai, Thousand Lights Metro Station lies on the Blue Line (Line 1, Wimco Nagar Depot–Chennai Airport) system. The station gives quick access to Thousand Lights Mosque, Anna Salai and Express Avenue, which makes it popular with daily commuters as well as visitors exploring the area. As part of Chennai's metro network run by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), the…
Serving Chennai, Thousand Lights Metro Station lies on the Blue Line (Line 1, Wimco Nagar Depot–Chennai Airport) system. The station gives quick access to Thousand Lights Mosque, Anna Salai and Express Avenue, which makes it popular with daily commuters as well as visitors exploring the area. As part of Chennai's metro network run by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), the station provides safe, punctual and comfortable travel with CCTV surveillance and staffed ticket counters. Tickets can be bought using travel cards, NCMC Singara Chennai cards and QR tickets via the CMRL app and WhatsApp. Plan your trip with Thousand Lights metro station timings, route map, fare details and gate information.
Thousand Lights Amenities & Convenience Score
50
Good Station
★★★☆☆
Score is based on the number of commuter amenities available at this station.
Parking
Accessible
Sulabh Toilet
Thousand Lights Station Gates
A1
WAY TO
Bus Stop
A2
WAY TO
Express Avenue, LIC
A3
WAY TO
Express Avenue, LIC
Accessible
A4
WAY TO
Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB
B1
WAY TO
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B2
WAY TO
Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road
B3
WAY TO
Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road
Accessible
Thousand Lights Metro Station
on Blue Line, Underground Station, Island Platform
Towards: Chennai International Airport
Platform No.: 1
Distance: 1.95 km
First Train: 05:33 AM
Last Train: 11:33 PM
Towards: Wimco Nagar Depot
Platform No.: 2
Distance: 1.07 km
First Train: 05:23 AM
Last Train: 11:23 PM
| Train Frequency On | Peak Hours | Off-Peak Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
CMR Frequency & Timings
PEAK HOURS:
- Monday-Saturday: From 05:00 AM to 08:00 AM, 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM and 20:00 PM to 23:00 PM
- Sunday: From 05:00 AM to 12:00 AM and 20:00 PM to 23:00 PM
NON PEAK HOURS:
- Monday-Saturday: From 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 17:00 PM to 20:00 PM
- Sunday: From 12:00 AM to 20:00 PM
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Thousand Lights Metro Station FAQs
Yes, Thousand Lights Metro Station is functional and active. It is located on the Blue Line Line of the Chennai Metro network, providing passengers with seamless connectivity and modern facilities.
Yes, Thousand Lights Metro Station provides an official parking facility for commuters. Passengers can park their two-wheelers or four-wheelers (subject to availability) and continue their journey by metro. Parking charges, operating hours, and vehicle capacity may vary by station, so it is advisable to check the latest parking information before your visit.
No, Thousand Lights Metro Station currently does not have an official feeder bus service. However, passengers can usually access the station using local buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis, app-based cabs, or other public transport available nearby.
No, Thousand Lights Metro Station is not directly connected to any Indian Railways station. Passengers wishing to transfer to Indian Railways may need to travel to another nearby metro station that offers railway connectivity.
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