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Tamil Nadu Government's CMRL Takeover of Chennai MRTS Awaits MoU Approval; ₹4,200 Crore Upgrade Planned

Automotive Industries Aug 04,2026

The Tamil Nadu government's takeover of Chennai's Mass Rapid Transit System by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, along with a planned ₹4,200 crore upgrade of the corridor to metro standards, con

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Final land plan schedule for Coimbatore Metro to be completed soon

Infrastructure Sep 03,2025

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will complete the final Land Plan Schedule (LPS) for the 40 km Coimbatore Metro project within two months. The Rs. 10,740 crore project’s final phase includes asset

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Chennai Metro Rail explores cable cars and ropeways for tourist hotspots

Infrastructure Jul 31,2025

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is conducting a feasibility study for cable cars and ropeways in Mamallapuram, Ooty, and Kodaikanal. Aimed at boosting tourism and easing traffic, the study will asse

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CMRL conducts trial run on Poonamallee to Porur stretch

Infrastructure Apr 29,2025

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has begun trial runs on the 9.1 km Poonamallee–Porur corridor, part of its ₹63,246 crore Phase II project. Starting 28 April 2025, the extension will connect western sub

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CMRL submits DPR for 21.76 km extension from Koyambedu to Pattabiram

Infrastructure Feb 22,2025

Chennai Metro Rail plans a 21.76 km extension from Koyambedu to Pattabiram, costing Rs 9,744 crore. The project aims to improve connectivity through key areas like Padi Pudhu Nagar and Avadi, with int

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Chennai Metro Phase II expansion begins; Corridor 5 work kicks off

Infrastructure Feb 20,2025

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has launched Phase II expansion, covering 118.9 km across three corridors with international funding. Work on Corridor 5 (47 km) from Madhavaram to Shollinganallur is

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Double-decker road-metro line to come up at Poonamallee-Sriperumbudur section of NH4

Infrastructure Aug 05,2024

A double-decker elevated road-cum-metro line is proposed for the Poonamallee-Sriperumbudur section of the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway. Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) plans to integrate its elevated metro

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Jakson declared L1-bidder for works of Chennai Metro Rail Project

Infrastructure Jul 23,2024

Jakson has been awarded the contract for electrical and mechanical (E&M) works for Corridor-V of Chennai Metro Rail Project, Phase-II, with a bid value of Rs 201.50 crore. The scope includes supply, i

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