Chennai Metro Rail’s Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch sees over 25,000 passengers on day 1
The newly opened Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of the Chennai Metro saw over 25,000 passengers on its first day of operation. While commuters appreciate the significant reduction in travel time, some have noted issues with station accessibility.
Why it matters
Expanding urban transit infrastructure is essential for reducing traffic congestion and improving the quality of life in rapidly growing metropolitan areas.
A total of 25,474 passengers travelled on the first day of the opening of Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani on Sunday (October 11, 2026).
According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a total of 2.19 lakh passengers travelled in both phase I and phase II network on Sunday, recording nearly 15% increase in the number of passengers who travelled.
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