Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first operational stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase-2 in Chennai
CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the first operational stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase-2 connecting Poonamallee Bypass and Vadapalani by flagging off the first driverless train at Porur Bypass station. The 15km elevated stretch, part of Corridor-4, has 11 stations and was built at a cost of Rs 4,900 crore. It connects the western suburbs to the existing Metro network at Vadapalani, where commuters can interchange with Phase-1 services. Trains will operate every 10 minutes during peak hours — 8am to 11am and 5pm to 8pm — from Monday to Saturday, and every 15 minutes during non-peak hours. On Sundays and public holidays, services will run every 15 minutes throughout the day.
The Prime Minister purchased a paper ticket at the counter, and took a train ride from Porur Bypass station to Poonamallee Bypass station and back, accompanied by chief minister C Joseph Vijay. The services will operate until 9pm. From Monday, trains will run from 7am to 9pm, with the last services departing from both terminals at 9pm.
Regular passenger services will begin at 4pm today.
The 3.7km double-decker section between Porur Junction and Vadapalani will not open immediately, with six stations along the stretch yet to be made operational. Earlier reporting noted: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore. The stretch includes Poonamallee Bypass, Poonamallee Bus Stand, Poonamallee Government Hospital, Karayanchavadi, Kumananchavadi, Kattupakkam, Ayyappanthangal, Thelliyagaram, Porur Bypass, Porur Junction and Vadapalani. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was also present. PM Modi took a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back.
Earlier reporting noted: Video: PM Modi Inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II, Takes Ride With Chief Minister Vijay Video: PM Modi Inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II, Takes Ride With Chief Minister Vijay Video: PM Modi Inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II, Takes Ride With Chief Minister Vijay Earlier reporting noted: PM Modi took a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back.
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