Chennai

Metro passengers who travel in crowded coaches and often feel confused about where the train is headed will soon get better help. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) plans to install new dynamic route map display systems in all Phase-1 metro trains ...

Planning for a perfect Christmas getaway? Well, you are on the right page. The Christmas holiday might let you plan a trip to Goa for grand celebrations and vibrant nightlife, but Tamil Nadu also offers plenty of surprises to welcome festive ...

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has asked officials to complete the Metro Rail stretch between Poonamallee and Vadapalani by February. He gave this direction while reviewing the progress of important State government projects on Monday. Photo Credit: AI Major Works Under ...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced plans to run Metro trains at six-minute intervals during peak hours on the Poonamallee to Porur section of its Phase II project. This nine-kilometre stretch is part of Corridor 4, which will eventually connect ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Tamil Nadu in mid-January 2026, likely from January 13 to 15, during the Pongal festival period. This will be his first time celebrating the harvest festival with farmers in the state. The visit ...

Several parts of Chennai will experience a planned power outage on Wednesday, December 17, as announced by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Generating and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO). The power cut will last for five hours, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a new loan of USD 240 million to support the expansion of the Chennai Metro network. This funding aims to improve public transport in the Chennai Metropolitan Area by making it cleaner, safer, and ...

Chennai Metro Rail has started a new stage of underground construction for its Phase II project. On Friday, a tunnel boring machine (TBM) named Peacock began digging a tunnel from Panagal Park towards Boat Club. This work is part of the ...

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced a scheduled power cut in several parts of Chennai due to routine maintenance work. According to officials, the electricity supply needs to be switched off so that workers can safely ...

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Chennai Metro Rail to take over the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) is now expected to be signed in January 2026, according to sources. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government and the Railways planned to complete ...

The Chennai Metro Rail's first section under Phase II, running from Poonamallee to Porur on Corridor 4, is now expected to open in January instead of December. According to a report in The Hindu, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) officials explained ...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has planned several property-development projects at 12 locations along Corridor 4 of Phase II, which runs from Poonamallee Bypass to Light House. Together, these sites cover more than 90,000 sq ft. The tender includes proposals for ...