Govt. to soon sign MoU for CMRL’s takeover of MRTS
The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Southern Railway to transfer the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) to the Chennai Metro Rail Limited. The transition aims to upgrade the existing infrastructure, with the process expected to be completed within two years.
Why it matters
This takeover is a critical step in modernizing Chennai's urban transit network and improving connectivity for daily commuters.
The State government plans to begin the Chennai Metro Rail’s takeover of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) within three months.
A government order (G.O.) will soon be issued, after which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between the State government and Southern Railway in this regard.
Afterwards, a second G.O. will be issued, directing the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to take over the MRTS stations for upgrading them. Sources said these processes were likely to be completed by December this year.
While the government has been holding discussions and is keen to sign the MoU soon, there is a delay in signing the document, as a severance package must be finalised.
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