Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Chennai MRTS to Merge with Metro Rail, Approved by Ministry
The government is merging Chennai's MRTS train system with the Chennai Metro Rail.
The Railway Ministry has approved the transfer of MRTS to the Metro.
This means the Metro will take over the MRTS infrastructure.
The old train company will help the Metro learn how to run everything for two years.
The goal is to make the trains better and easier to use, connecting them for easier travel.
The Ministry of Railways approved the merger of Chennai MRTS with Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL).
The merger transfers MRTS infrastructure and operations to the Government of Tamil Nadu/CMRL.
Southern Railway will provide training and support to CMRL staff for two years.
The MRTS corridor spans approximately 25 km and has 21 stations.
The merger aims to create an integrated and sustainable urban rail transport system.
- Who
- Ministry of Railways, Southern Railway, and Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL).
- What
- Merger of Chennai MRTS with Chennai Metro Rail.
- When
- Approved on July 31, 2025, following a meeting on July 16, 2025.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To create an upgraded and integrated urban rail transport system.
- Event
- Merger of Chennai MRTS with CMRL
- Approval Date
- July 31, 2025
- MRTS Start Date
- October 1997
- MRTS Route Length
- Approximately 25 km upon full completion
- MRTS Stations
- 21
- Current MRTS Passengers
- Approximately 1 lakh per day