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Chennai Metro Phase 2: Poonamallee-Porur Stretch Targets November Trial Runs & Key Stations Update

CMRL accelerates signaling and track installation on Corridor 4, targeting November 2026 for initial driverless trial runs.

15 October 2026VizhiTN Infrastructure & Transit Desk5 min read
Chennai Metro Phase 2: Poonamallee-Porur Stretch Targets November Trial Runs & Key Stations Update
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Why this matters to Tamil Nadu

Significantly reduces peak-hour traffic congestion on Mount-Poonamallee High Road. Connects fast-growing western suburbs directly to Koyambedu and central Chennai. Introduces modern driverless signaling technology to improve public transit reliability.

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Key Highlights

Essential facts and key takeaways

4 points
Corridor Length: 11.6 Kilometers (Poonamallee Bypass to Porur)
Nodal Agency: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Target Trial Run: November 2026
Technology Standard: Unattended Train Operation (UTO) CBTC Signaling

Timeline

Chronological developments

4 events
1
June 2023
Foundation stone and initial pier construction started
2
January 2025
Viaduct and U-girder structural completion
3
November 2026
Track-laying completion and initial driverless trial run
4
March 2027
Statutory safety clearance and commercial opening

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