Chennai Metro Phase 2: CMBT to Porur Stretch Prepares for Early Trials
CMRL accelerates track-laying and electrification works on the high-density western corridor to target crucial trial runs.
Why this matters to Tamil Nadu
Reduces daily commute times between western suburbs and central Chennai by over 40 minutes. Integrates suburban bus terminals with mass rapid transit to streamline multimodal transfers. Eases severe traffic congestion along the heavily congested Arcot Road and Poonamallee High Road corridors.
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