Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Chennai Metro Phase 2 Expansion: Corridor 5 to Extend to Alandur
The Chennai Metro is planning to expand its Phase 2 network.
They want to extend Corridor 5, also known as the Red Line, to Alandur instead of stopping at Nandambakkam as originally planned.
This change will make it easier for people to travel between different parts of the metro system.
The extension is expected to be completed by June 2026.
This will help improve how people get around the city and make transfers between different metro lines smoother.
The plan is part of a bigger effort to make urban transport in Chennai better and more connected.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) plans to extend Corridor 5 (Red Line) to Alandur as part of Phase 2 expansion.
The initial plan was to stop service at Nandambakkam, but the revised plan extends it to Alandur.
Alandur is an interchange location for Phase 2 and the Blue and Green Lines, improving connectivity.
The extension is expected to be completed by June 2026.
The expansion aims to enhance urban mobility and provide seamless transfers between different metro phases.
- Who
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
- What
- Expansion of Chennai Metro Phase 2, Corridor 5 to extend to Alandur
- When
- Expected completion by June 2026
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To improve urban mobility and connectivity, allowing seamless transfers between Phase 2 and the Blue and Green Lines
- Organization
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
- Corridor
- Corridor 5 (Red Line)
- Initial Plan
- Service to stop at Nandambakkam
- Revised Plan
- Service to extend to Alandur
- Interchange Location
- Alandur (Phase 2, Blue and Green Lines)
- Expected Completion
- June 2026