PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 4,900 Crore 15-Km Chennai Metro Phase II Stretch, Rides Along with CM Vijay
The 15-km opening adds 15 trains and 10-minute peak-hour service as construction continues at six stations.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani corridor of the Chennai Metro Phase 2 project, built at a cost of Rs 4,900 crore.
- Work on the 118.9-kilometer Phase 2 network began nearly six years ago; despite a ten-month delay, the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch is now operational. This timeline reflects the project's extended development cycle.
- The 15-kilometer corridor features 17 stations, with 11 initially operational. Trains will run every 10 minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes in non-peak periods using advanced signalling technology.
- Beyond the Metro, Prime Minister Modi launched development projects across Tamil Nadu worth more than Rs 13,000 crore, spanning highway, railway, and maritime infrastructure upgrades to ease congestion and support economic growth.
- Scientific research and educational milestones also marked the visit: Modi dedicated the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras, released the C-STROKE atlas, and attended the golden jubilee of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, marking 50 years in education.
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Tamil Nadu: PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro's Phase 2 stretch, shares ride with CM Vijay
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay flagged off the new services of Chennai Metro's Phase 2 stretch. The two also took a ride and interacted with officials.
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Tamil Nadu: PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II stretch built at Rs 4,900 crore
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Times of IndiaPM Modi inaugurates Rs 4,900 crore 15-km Chennai Metro Phase II stretch, rides along with CM Vijay
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 15-km Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of the Chennai Metro Rail Project. This new stretch, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore, features advanced signalling systems. It is expected to improve connectivity between Chennai's western suburbs and the city centre. The Chennai Metro stretch is part of a wider development programme worth over Rs 13,000 crore that Modi is scheduled to launch across Tamil …
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