Published 3 days ago • loading... • Updated 3 days agoShow Less IconWhen mobility paves the way for city’s development The 118.9-km network is expected to spur transit-oriented development and lift Metro ridership to 3.4 lakh commuters a day, officials said.Summary by The HinduFrom operating one of India’s earliest train and tramcar services to nationalising public transport in 1947, Chennai has been a trendsetter in the public transport scene. Today, residents can choose from suburban, MTC, MRTS and Metro Rail servicesShare menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe HinduLean LeftFactualityOwnershipWhen mobility paves the way for city’s developmentFrom operating one of India’s earliest train and tramcar services to nationalising public transport in 1947, Chennai has been a trendsetter in the public transport scene. Today, residents can choose from suburban, MTC, MRTS and Metro Rail services3 days ago·Chennai, IndiaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated3 days agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India 3 days ago on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsPublic Transport Plus IconChennai Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsPublic Transport Plus IconChennai Plus IconShow All