Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Tamil Nadu Allocates Funds for Chennai Metro Extension
The Tamil Nadu government is giving money to expand the Chennai Metro!
The new line will go from Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam, where the new bus station is located.
This is great news for people in South Chennai because it will make it easier to get into the city from Tambaram, Perungulathur and other areas.
The government is giving about 2000 crore rupees for the project.
The extension will include 13 stations and cover around 15 kilometers.
This project has been under discussion for a while and it is expected to help many people.
Tamil Nadu government allocated Rs 1,964 crores for Chennai Metro Phase 1 extension.
The extension will run from Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam.
The project aims to benefit residents of South Chennai.
The extension will cover 15.5 km with 13 stations.
Funds are for land acquisition, utility shifting, and preparatory work.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Government and CMRL
- What
- Allocated funds for Chennai Metro Phase 1 extension.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam)
- Why
- To extend the metro rail to benefit people from the southern suburbs.
- Project
- Chennai Metro Rail Phase 1 Extension
- Funding
- Rs 1,964 crores
- Route
- Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam
- Distance
- 15.5 km
- Stations
- 13
- Beneficiaries
- South Chennai residents
- Key Locations
- Tambaram, Perungulathur, Vandaloor