Chennai Metro Rail phase II ticket fares to remain unchanged; trip from Poonamallee to Vadapalani to cost ₹40
Chennai Metro Rail has announced that ticket fares for the upcoming phase II network will remain unchanged, with a maximum cap of ₹50 for long-distance travel. The first stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani is set to open on October 11, though some intermediate stations remain under construction.
Why it matters
Maintaining affordable public transit pricing is vital for urban mobility and economic accessibility in major metropolitan areas.
Chennai Metro Rail ticket prices will remain unchanged with the commencement of train operations under the phase II network, and a ride from Poonamallee to Vadapalani would cost commuters ₹40.
According to Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), when commuters switch trains between phase I and phase II networks and travel longer distances, the maximum fare will be capped at ₹50. For instance, those who travel from Poonamallee to areas in the north, including Wimco Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Kaladipet, and Washermanpet, or those in the south, such as Chennai Airport, the maximum fare would be ₹50. Of this, commuters could get a 20 per cent discount on all tickets, except for the paper QR ticket, which they can purchase directly at the station counter.
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