Chennai Metro Rail plans two more corridors—Kilambakkam to Chengalpattu, Assisi Nagar to Wimco Nagar
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is exploring the feasibility of two new corridors: Kilambakkam to Chengalpattu and Assisi Nagar to Wimco Nagar. The project aims to improve connectivity between existing networks and new transit hubs.
Why it matters
Expansion of public transit infrastructure is critical for managing urban congestion and improving commuter mobility in Chennai.
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will look at the feasibility of building two more corridors — Kilambakkam to Chengalpattu and Assisi Nagar to Wimco Nagar.
The phase I network’s corridor from Wimco Nagar to Chennai Airport will be further extended with this new proposal. As such, the CMRL has planned a southern expansion of this corridor and prepared a detailed project report (DPR) for the 15.46-km stretch from Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam, as it links the new bus terminus. This DPR is currently being reviewed by the Centre for approval, after which the construction could begin.
According to CMRL officials, there are plans to extend the corridor further from Kilambakkam to Chengalpattu, covering a length of 26.9 km.
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