PM Modi likely to inaugurate Poonamallee-Vadapalani phase II Metro Rail stretch on October 11
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of the Chennai Metro Rail Phase II project on October 11. The opening aims to alleviate significant traffic congestion on Arcot Road, though some stations along the route remain under construction.
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After months of waiting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II project on October 11, sources said. He is also expected to take a train ride from Poonamallee to Porur.
Mr. Modi will board the train at Poonamallee and alight at Porur station. Sources said the Prime Minister may also visit IIT-Madras, and there will be another public function as well, where he will inaugurate various projects, including the Vellore airport, and also lay the foundation for more projects.
In the initial phase, a train will be available every 10 minutes between the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch and about 15 trains are likely to be put to use for operations.
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