Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Chennai Metro's Porur-Poonamallee Line Eyes December Launch
Chennai is getting a new metro line!
The section from Porur to Poonamallee is being tested with trains.
They're running the trains to make sure everything is safe and working correctly.
The goal is to start using this new part of the metro in December.
The new line includes 10 stations and will initially have drivers, but will eventually use driverless trains.
This new line will help make it easier to get around the city.
CMRL is aiming for a December launch of the Porur-Poonamallee metro line.
Full-scale testing is underway on the 9.5 km elevated stretch.
The line includes 10 elevated stations and connects to the Poonamallee Depot.
Trains will initially have drivers, transitioning to driverless operation later.
Speed trials will progressively increase up to 70 kmph.
- Who
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
- What
- CMRL is conducting trials and preparing for the launch of the Porur-Poonamallee metro line.
- When
- Targeting a December launch; testing ongoing in July.
- Where
- Chennai, India, specifically the Porur Junction to Poonamallee Bypass stretch.
- Why
- To expand and modernize the Chennai Metro Rail system.
- Launch Date
- December (Target)
- Line Length
- 9.5 km
- Number of Stations
- 10
- Design Speed
- 70 kmph
- Train Operation
- Driverless operation planned
