Places Near Chennai

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has informed the Tamil Nadu government and the Central government that the first stretch of Phase II Metro from Poonamallee to Vadapalani is ready and can be opened for public use at any time. Photo Credit: ...

Suburban rail passengers travelling between Chennai's northern and southern areas have requested Southern Railway to increase the frequency of MRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System) trains during peak hours. At present, MRTS trains run once every 20 minutes, but commuters want services ...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has achieved another important milestone in the construction of its Phase-2 metro project after the tunnel boring machine named "Servarayan" completed a major underground breakthrough near Moolakadai. This breakthrough is part of Corridor-3 of the Chennai Metro ...

As a part of a planned shift to the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), in line with central government guidelines, Chennai Metro Rail Limited has announced that it will stop using its existing travel cards from May 1. The aim is ...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has recently started tunnelling work between Thiruvanmiyur and Indira Nagar as part of its Phase II metro project. So far, the tunnel boring machine (TBM) has drilled nearly 100 metres into the ground. Photo Credit: PTI ...

If you are up for a day outing or weekend plan in or around Chennai for relaxation and spending quality time with your loved ones this Republic Day, check out the list of places below. Whether it's taking a stroll at ...

If you planned to avoid the New Year's crowd and wanted to explore a few places near Chennai later, in January 2026, you can check out the list of places below. Even after the New Year, you can visit these places ...

Planning a relaxed day outing near Chennai this New Year? If so, there are a handful of places to visit near Chennai where you can go on picnics and create beautiful memories with your loved ones. Consider this list of picnic ...

If this New Year, you are planning on café hopping in Chennai or chic café dates, consider these cafes in Chennai for New Year celebrations in your own way. Top 5 Cafes in Chennai for New Year From trying ...

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 ...

A regular early-morning metro ride turned tense on Tuesday when a Chennai Metro train suddenly stopped inside an underground tunnel between Central and High Court stations. Around 25 passengers on board were surprised and worried when the train came to a ...