Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Chennai Metro to Enhance Passenger Safety with Anti-Drag Feature
Imagine you're on a train in Chennai, and the doors are about to close.
The Chennai Metro is adding a new safety feature to all 52 Phase-1 trains!
This new feature is called the Anti-Drag Passenger Door Safety System.
It's like an extra watchful eye to ensure everyone is safe when the doors close.
The goal is to make sure people don't get stuck in the doors when the train moves.
This project costs about 48.33 crore rupees and it’s a big step to keep everyone riding the metro safe.
CMRL is installing an Anti-Drag feature on all 52 Phase-1 trains.
The initiative aims to enhance passenger safety.
The contract covers design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning.
The upgraded door safety mechanism will be implemented on the Blue and Green lines.
The total cost of the project is Rs 48.33 crore (including GST).
- Who
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
- What
- Installing an Anti-Drag Passenger Door Safety System.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
- Where
- Chennai, on the Blue and Green lines of Phase-1.
- Why
- To enhance passenger safety and service excellence.
- Initiative
- Installation of Anti-Drag Feature
- Implementing Authority
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
- Trains Affected
- 52 Phase-1 trains
- Purpose
- Enhance passenger safety
- Cost
- Rs 48.33 crore (including GST)