Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Chennai Metro to Extend Lines: Lighthouse to High Court Planned
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is planning to make the metro bigger!
They hired a company called Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt Ltd to help them.
This company will write detailed reports about two new metro lines.
One line will connect Lighthouse to the High Court, which is a short, 7 km ride along the beach.
The other line will connect Tambaram, Medavakkam, Pallikaranai, Velachery, and Guindy, which is a longer ride of 21 km.
These reports will help CMRL decide how to build these new metro lines, making it easier for people to get around.
CMRL awarded consultancy contracts for Chennai Metro extensions.
Contracts awarded for Lighthouse to High Court and Tambaram–Guindy–Velachery corridors.
Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt Ltd appointed as consultant for both projects.
Lighthouse to High Court extension is 7 km and aims to enhance connectivity.
Tambaram–Guindy–Velachery corridor is 21 km and aims to integrate suburbs.
- Who
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt Ltd.
- What
- CMRL awarded consultancy contracts for detailed project reports.
- When
- Announced on Monday, August 11, 2025, with a 120-day study duration.
- Where
- Chennai, India, focusing on extending metro lines.
- Why
- To enhance metro connectivity and integrate suburbs.
- Project
- Chennai Metro Extension
- Consultant
- Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt Ltd
- Lighthouse to High Court length
- 7 km
- Tambaram–Guindy–Velachery length
- 21 km
- Study Duration
- 120 days