Chennai Metro Phase 2: Poonamallee-Porur Stretch Targets Trial Runs
CMRL accelerates track laying and overhead electrification on Corridor 4, aiming for initial driverless trials ahead of schedule.
Why this matters to Tamil Nadu
Significantly reduces peak-hour travel time between Poonamallee and Porur from 45 minutes to just 15 minutes. Integrates multi-modal transit options at key suburban junctions, linking bus termini with automated rapid transit. Alleviates severe traffic congestion along the heavily burdened Mount-Poonamallee High Road commercial corridor.
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