Chennai Metro

Rapid transit system in Chennai, India

For the elevated railway line, see Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System.

Chennai Metro

A metro train at Guindy station on the Blue Line

Overview
Owner| Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Locale| Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Transit type| Rapid Transit
Number of lines| 2 (operational)
3 (under construction)
Line number| Operational

* Blue Line
* Green Line
Under construction
* Purple Line
* Yellow Line[1] (formerly Orange Line)
* Red Line

Number of stations| 41
Daily ridership| 345,862 (07 March 2025)[2]
Annual ridership| 105.24 million (2024) [3]
Key people| M.A. Siddique, IAS (Managing Director)
T. Archunan (Project Director)
Headquarters| MetroS, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai–600035
Website| chennaimetrorail.org
Operation
Began operation| 29 June 2015; 9 years ago (2015-06-29)
Operator(s)| Chennai Metro Rail Limited \- CMRL (Phase-1 Network)
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation \- DMRC (Phase-2 Network)[4]
Number of vehicles| 52
Train length| 100 m (330 ft)
Headway| 6–12 minutes
Technical
System length| 54.1 km (33.6 mi)
Track gauge| 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification| 25 kV 50 Hz AC Catenary[5]
Top speed| 120 km/h (75 mph)
| System map

The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai, India. Operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) – a joint venture between the Government of India and the State Government of Tamil Nadu, the network consists of two lines and spans 54.1 km (33.6 mi). The system uses standard gauge and has 41 underground and elevated stations. Once ongoing construction is completed, it will become the 2nd largest rapid transit system in India after the Delhi Metro.

Planning for the metro started in 2007-08 with construction commencing in February 2009. After testing in 2014, the first segment of the metro between the Alandur and Koyambedu stations on the Green Line began operations on 29 June 2015. On 21 September 2016, operations on the Blue Line commenced between Chennai Airport and Little Mount. The underground stretch from AG-DMS to Washermanpet of Blue Line opened on 10 February 2019, completing phase 1 of the Metro.

Three more lines covering a length of 118.9 km (73.9 mi) are under construction as part of the second phase. The Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System, operated by Indian Railways, is planned to be incorporated into the Chennai Metro. A light rail has been proposed to connect Tambaram station of the Chennai suburban rail network with Velachery on the MRTS. Further extensions are also planned for the three lines under construction.

## Background

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A single electrified line from Chennai Beach to Tambaram began operations in 1931 as part of the Chennai Suburban Railway. Two other rail lines were subsequently built, connecting Chennai Central to Gummidipoondi and Tiruvallur in 1979.[6][7] In 1965, the Planning Commission evaluated the capacity of the transportation network in major metropolitan cities including Madras, and developed plans for further expansion of transportation amenities.[8][9] As a result, an initial stretch of the Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) between Chennai Beach and Chepauk opened in 1995 – the first elevated rail line in India. The MRTS later extended to Thirumayilai in 1997, to Thiruvanmiyur in 2004, and to Velachery in 2007.[10][11][12] In 2006, a modern metro rail system for Chennai was planned, to be modeled after the Delhi Metro.[13][14]

## Planning and construction

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### Progress on Construction

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Phase 1 Network

Line No.  | Line name  | Terminals  | Distance (km)  | Stations  | Opening date
1  | Blue | Chennai Airport | Little Mount | 32.65 km (20.29 mi)  | 6  | 21 September 2016
Little Mount | AG – DMS | 4  | 25 May 2018
AG – DMS | Washermanpet | 7  | 10 February 2019
Washermanpet | Wimco Nagar | 8[a] | 14 February 2022
Wimco Nagar | Wimco Nagar Depot | 1  | 13 March 2022
2  | Green | Koyambedu | Alandur | 21.96 km (13.65 mi)  | 8  | 29 June 2015
Alandur | St. Thomas Mount | 1  | 14 October 2016
Koyambedu | Nehru Park | 7  | 15 May 2017
Nehru Park | Central | 2  | 25 May 2018
| 54.61 km (33.93 mi)  | 42  |
Phase 2 Network
Line No.  | Line name  | Terminals  | Distance (km)  | Stations  | Opening date
3  | Purple | Nehru Nagar | Siruseri SIPCOT | 45.4 km (28.2 mi)  | 19  | 2027
Madhavaram Milk Colony | Nehru Nagar | 28  | 2028
4  | Yellow | Poonamallee Bypass | Porur | 26.1 km (16.2 mi)  | 10  | December 2025
Porur | Panagal park | 10  | 2026 end
Panagal park | Lighthouse | 7  | 2028
5  | Red | Madhavaram Milk Colony | Retteri | 44.6 km (27.7 mi)  | 8  | 2026 end
Retteri | Sholinganallur | 37  | 2028
| 116.1 km (72.1 mi)  | 119  |
Proposed Expansion
Line No.  | Line name  | Terminals  | Distance (km)  | Stations  | Opening date
2  | Blue | Chennai Airport | Kilambakkam

(KCBT)

| 15.46 km (9.61 mi)  | 13  | Approved
5  | Red | Koyambedu | Pattabiram (ORR)  | 21.76 km (13.52 mi)  | 19
4  | Yellow | Poonamallee Bypass | Parandur | 52.94 km (32.90 mi)  | 20  | DPR Submitted
4  | Yellow | Lighthouse | High Court | 6 km (3.7 mi)  | TBD  | DPR bidding in progress
6  | Line 6 | Tambaram | Guindy | 21 km (13 mi)  | TBD
N/A  | N/A  | Chennai Airport | Parandur | N/A  | TBD
N/A  | N/A  | Madhavaram Milk Colony | Ennore | N/A  | TBD
| 86.16 km (53.54 mi)  | 52  |

### Phase I

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Chennai Metro - Phase I

Legend

Phase I

|  North Line |  |

|  | Wimco Nagar Depot

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|

|  |

|  | Wimco Nagar
|  |

|  | Tiruvottriyur
|  |

|  | Tiruvottriyur Theradi
|  |

|  | Kaladipet
|  |

|  | Tollgate
|  |

|  | New Washermanpet
|  |

|  | Tondiarpet
|  |

|  | Sir Theagaraya College

West Line

|  |

|  | Washermanpet
Basin Bridge |  |

|  | Mannadi
Chennai Central and MMC |  |

|  | High Court
|  |

|  | Chennai Central
Egmore |  |

|  | Chennai Fort
Nehru Park |  |

|  | Chennai Park
Purple Line Kilpauk Medical College |  |

|  | Park Town
Government Estate |  |

|  | Chintadripet
Pachaiyappa's College |  |

|  |
Shenoy Nagar |  |

|  | LIC
Anna Nagar East |  |

|  |

MRTS

Anna Nagar Tower |  |

|  | Thousand Lights Purple Line
Red Line Thirumangalam |  |

|  | AG – DMS
Koyambedu Depot  |  |

|  | Teynampet
Red Line Koyambedu |  |

|  | Nandanam Orange Line
CMBT CMBT |  |

|  | Saidapet
Arumbakkam |  |

|  | Little Mount
Yellow Line Vadapalani |  |

|  |
Ashok Nagar |  |

|  | Guindy
Ekkattuthangal |  |

|  |
Red Line Alandur |  |

|  |
|  |

|  |
Nanganallur Road |  |

|  | St. Thomas Mount Red Line
|  |

|  |
Meenambakkam |  |

|  |

MRTS

Chennai Airport |  |

|  | Tirusulam
Pallavaram |  |

|  | Pallavaram
Kothandam Nagar |  |

|  |
Chromepet |  |

|  | Chromepet
Mahalakshmi Colony |  |

|  |
Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar |  |

|  |
Tambaram |  |

|  | Tambaram
Irumbuliyur |  |

|  |
Peerkankaranai |  |

|  |
Perungalathur |  |

|  | Perungalathur
Vandalur |  |

|  | Vandalur
Arignar Anna Zoological Park |  |

|  |
Kilambakkam |  |

|  | Kilambakkam
|  |

|  |

South Line

|  |  |  |  |  |

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was tasked to prepare a project report on the implementation of metro system in Chennai.[14] The Government of Tamil Nadu approved the first phase of the project in November 2007.[15] The first phase was planned with two lines covering 45.1 km (28.0 mi) with 25 km (15.5 mi) being underground. The first corridor would connect Washermanpet with Chennai International Airport extending for 23.1 km (14.4 mi) with 14.3 km (8.9 mi) being underground and the second corridor would connect St.Thomas Mount with Chennai Central extending for 22 km (13.7 mi) with 9.7 km (6.0 mi) being underground.[14] In December 2007, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) was established as a joint venture between the Governments of India and Tamil Nadu to execute the project.[15] The Planning commission gave in-principle approval for the project in April 2008 with the final approval by the Union Cabinet of Government of India in January 2009.[15][16] The estimated base cost of the first phase was ₹146 billion (US$1.7 billion) of which 59% was loaned by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Government of India contributed 15% of the cost with the Government of Tamil Nadu financed the remaining 21% of the project.[14]

In February 2009, a ₹1.99 billion (US$24 million) contract was awarded for the construction of a 4.5 km (2.8 mi) long viaduct along the Inner Ring Road between Koyambedu and Ashok Nagar and construction started on 10 June.[17][18] In March 2009, a US$30 million contract was awarded to a consortium of five companies headed by French company Egis for technical consultancy on the project.[19] In August 2010, the contract for supplying rolling stock was awarded to Alstom for US$243 million.[20][21] In January 2011, a joint venture between Larsen and Toubro (L&T) and Alstom was awarded the contract for design and construction of track works and a depot at Koyambedu for ₹4.49 billion (US$53 million).[22][23]

Construction of an elevated section in the first phase in 2011

Contracts for the construction of underground sections of the first phase were awarded to Gammon India and Mosmetrostroy in February 2011.[24][25] Subsequently in June, tenders for the elevated stations of the first phase were awarded to Consolidated Construction Consortium.[26][27] The contract for supply of lifts and escalators was awarded to a joint venture of Johnson Lifts and SJEC Corporation.[28] The contract for power supply and overhead electrification was awarded to Siemens for ₹3.05 billion (US$36 million) and contracts for automatic fare collection (AFC), tunnel ventilation and air conditioning were awarded to Nippon Signal, Emirates Trading Agency and Voltas, respectively.[29][30][31] In July 2012, the first tunnel boring machine was launched and by October that year, eleven machines were commissioned to bore tunnels by three consortia – Afcons-Transtonnelstroy, L&T and SUCG.[32]

In August 2012, a construction worker was killed with six others seriously injured due to a crane failure near Pachaiyappa's College and on 10 January 2013, a 22-year-old construction worker was killed with three others injured at a construction site between Alandur and St Thomas Mount.[33] On 6 November 2013, a test run was conducted along a stretch of 1 km (0.62 mi) track.[34] The project faced several delays and missed deadlines due to problems with land acquisition and cancellation of construction contracts.[35][36] On 11 January 2014, a crane toppled over, killing a 20-year-old construction worker and seriously injuring another at Saidapet.[37]

Chennai Metro during trail runs in early 2014

On 14 February 2014, the maiden trial run was conducted between Koyambedu and Ashok Nagar stations.[38][39] The metro received the statutory speed certification clearance from the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in August that year.[40][41] In January 2015, a report was submitted to the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) for mandatory safety approvals.[42] After inspecting the infrastructure, the CMRS submitted the report to the Railway Board in April 2015.[43][44][45]

On 17 June 2015, a 30-year-old man was killed and another motorcyclist injured when an iron rod fell on them at a metro construction site near Officers Training Academy at St. Thomas Mount.[46] Operations on the green line between the Alandur and Koyambedu stations commenced on 29 June 2015.[47] The blue line segment from the Airport and Little Mount stations commenced operations on 21 September 2016.[48] The first underground section between Thirumangalam to Nehru Park on the green line opened on 14 May 2017,[49] and the extension to Chennai central was completed on 25 May 2018 along with the section from the Saidapet and AG-DMS stations on the blue line.[50] On 10 February 2019, the underground stretch from AG-DMS to Washermanpet of Blue Line was opened, marking the completion of the first phase of the metro.[51]

#### Phase I Extension

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A 9 km (5.6 mi) northern extension of the blue line was announced in 2014 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The extension would run from Washermanpet to Wimco Nagar and consist of nine stations.[52][53][54] Construction started in July 2016 with trial runs in December 2020.[55][56] The line opened for passenger traffic on 14 February 2021, increasing the length of the operational metro system to 54.1 km (33.62 mi).[57] The expansion costed ₹37.7 billion (US$450 million) of which 57% was loaned by Japan.[57]

In 2021, the CMRL proposed a further extension of the blue line to connect the airport with Kilambakkam at an estimated cost of ₹46.25 billion (US$550 million).[58][59]

### Phase II

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Chennai Metro - Phase II

Legend

West Line

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|  |

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Pattabiram Depot, Pattabiram ORR |  |

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SH 234: Chennai Outer Ring Road

|  |

|  |
Pattabiram |  |

|  |
Hindu College |  |

|  |
Kasturibai Nagar |  |

|  |
Avadi, Assisi Nagar |  |

|  | Madhavaram Depot
Murugappa College, Manjambakkam |  |

|  | Madhavaram Milk Colony
Vaishnavi Nagar, Velmurugan Nagar |  |

|  |
Thirumullaivoyal, Madhavaram Bus Terminal |  |

|  | Madhavaram High Road
Stedford Hospital, Sastri Nagar |  |

|  | Moolakadai
Ambattur OT, Retteri Junction |  |

|  |

NH 16: Chennai-Kolkata highway

Ambattur railway station |  |

|  |
Ambattur, Kolathur Junction |  |

|  | Sembiyum
Dunlop, Srinivasa Nagar |  |

|  | Perambur Market

NH 32: Chennai Bypass Road

|  |

|  |
Telephone-Exchange, Villivakkam |  |

|  | Perambur

Villivakkam railway station

|  |

|  |

Perambur railway station

Ambattur Estate, Villivakkam Bus Terminus |  |

|  | Ayanavaram
Vavin 1st Main Road, Villivakkam MTH Road |  |

|  | Otteri
Golden Colony, Anna Nagar West |  |

|  |

Otteri Nullah

Park Road, Thirumangalam |  |

|  | Pattalam
Padi Pudhu Nagar, Anna Nagar KV |  |

|  | Perambur Barracks Road

Chennai Port–Maduravoyal Expressway

|  |

|  | Purusaiwalkam
|  |

|  | Kellys
Koyambedu |  |

|  | Kilpauk
Koyambedu Market |  |

|  |

Chetput Lake

Natesan Nagar |  |

|  | Chetpet railway station
Virugambakkam |  |

|  | Chetpet
|  |

|  |

Port–Maduravoyal Expressway

Alwarthirunagar |  |

|  | Saligramam Warehouse
Valasaravakkam |  |

|  | Saligramam, Sterling Road
Karambakkam |  |

|  | Vadapalani, Nungambakkam
Alapakkam |  |

|  | Kodambakkam Powerhouse
|  |

|  | Kodambakkam, Anna Flyover
Porur Junction, Mugalivakkam |  |

|  |  Kodambakkam railway station
Porur Bypass, Ramapuram |  |

|  | Panagal Park, Thousand Lights

NH 32: Chennai Bypass Road

|  |

|  | Nandanam
Thelliyaragaram, Manapakkam |  |

|  | Boat Club, Royapettah
Iyyapanthangal, Chennai Trade Centre |  |

|  | Bharathidasan Road, RK Salai
Kattupakkam, Butt Road |  |

|  | Alwarpet, Thirumayilai
Kumananchavadi, Alandur |  |

|  | Mandaveli, Kutchery Road
Karayanchavadi, St. Thomas Mount |  |

|  | Greenways Road, Lighthouse
St.Thomas Mount Railway & MRTS |  |

|  |

Adyar River

Mullaithottam, Adambakkam |  |

|  | Adyar
Poonamallee, Vanuvampet |  |

|  | Adyar Bus Depot
Poonamallee Depot, Ullagaram |  |

|  | Indira-Nagar (MRTS)

SH 234: Chennai Outer Ring Road

|  |

|  | Thiruvanmiyur (MRTS)
Poonamallee Bypass, Madipakkam |  |

|  | Tharamani
Nazarethpet, Kilkattalai |  |

|  | Nehru Nagar
Chembarambakkam, Echangadu |  |

|  | Kandanchavadi
Thirumazhisai, Kovilambakkam |  |

|  | Perungudi
Pappanchatiram, Vellakkal |  |

|  | Thoraipakkam
Chettipedu, Medavakkam I |  |

|  | Mettukuppam
Thandalam, Medavakkam II |  |

|  | PTC Colony
Irungattukottai SIPCOT, Perumbakkam |  |

|  | Okkiyampet

Chennai-Bangalore Expressway

|  |

|  |

Okkiam Maduvu

Pennalur, Classical Tamil Institute |  |

|  | Karapakkam
Sriperumbudur |  |

|  | Okkiyam Thoraipakkam
Pattunool Chatram, ELCOT |  |

|  | Sholinganallur
Irungulam Industrial Estate |  |

|  | Sholinganallur Lake I
Mambakkam |  |

|  | Sholinganallur Lake II
Sunguvarchatiram |  |

|  | Semmancheri Metro Depot
Santhavelur |  |

|  | Semmancheri I
Pillaichatiram |  |

|  | Semmancheri II
Neervalur |  |

|  | Gandhi Nagar
Parandur |  |

|  | Navalur
|  |

|  | Siruseri
|  |

|  | Siruseri SIPCOT I
|  |

|  | Siruseri SIPCOT II
|  |

|  |
|  |  |  |  |  |

In July 2016, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced that the second phase would have three lines spanning 104 km (65 mi) with 104 stations.[60][61] Two corridors would extend from Madhavaram Milk Colony connecting with Siruseri SIPCOT and Sholinganallur respectively with the third corridor connecting Koyambedu with Lighthouse on the Marina beach. In July 2017, the state government announced an extension of Phase II, involving a section from Lighthouse up to Poonamallee with an intersection with the Madhavaram–Sholinganallur line at Alwarthirunagar. The second phase would span 118.9 km (73.9 mi) with 128 stations.[57][62] The stations for the second phase were designed to be smaller than the stations of the first phase to reduce the cost and time of construction.[63] In 2019, the Madras High Court questioned the state government on the construction method of the tunnels and its impact on the water bodies.[64] The second phase was estimated to cost ₹63.25 billion (US$750 million) of which ₹47.1 billion (US$560 million) was loaned by JICA.[57][65][66]

On 20 November 2020, foundation stone for the second phase was laid and construction commenced.[67] On 14 February 2021, Prime Minister of India announced that the government has set aside ₹630 billion (US$7.5 billion) for the construction of the second phase and its further extension.[68] In May 2021, the CMRL awarded contracts to Tata Group, L&T and HCC-KEC for the construction of various sections of the second phase.[69] In November 2022, Alstom was awarded a contract to supply rolling stock for the second phase. The contract included a provision for the supply of 78 train sets including 36 driver-less trains.[70][71] In December 2022, a contract for the installation of tracks was given to KEC–VNC and Hitachi bagged the contract for the installation of signalling systems.[72][73] In January 2023, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited was awarded a contract for the constructions of underground stations and Linxon was given the contract for the installation of electric traction.[74][75]

In May 2023, the CMRL announced no changes to the lines' alignment and that nine stations would be scrapped in the revised plan.[76] Hence, the total length of the second phase was reduced to 118.9 km (73.9 mi).[77]

In May 2023, L&T was contracted for the installation of overhead equipment and control and monitoring systems.[78] Tata Projects was awarded the contract to construct select stations in October.[79] In December, the CMRL awarded the contract to ST Engineering for the installation of platform screen doors in the elevated stations of the second phase.[80] In the same month, Shellinfo was awarded a contract ₹42 crore (US$5.0 million) for the installation of automated fare collection systems.[81] In addition to the previously ordered Alstom train-sets, the CMRL invited bids in March 2024 for the supply of 500 train-sets for the second phase.[82] As of May 2024[update], about 50 km (31 mi) of the second phase had been completed.[83] With the Phase-II updated map released on February 2025, the colour code of Line 4 was changed from Orange to Yellow.[1]

CMRL conducted the first trial run of the Phase II network on 20 March 2025 on a 3 km stretch between Poonamalle Depot and Mullaithottam.[84] As of April 2025, trial runs had begun running between a 10 km stretch between Poonamallee and Porur stations of the Yellow Line.[85]

#### Phase II Extension

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In 2022, the state government proposed an extension plan spanning 93 km (58 mi) for the three under construction lines of the second phase. The proposal involved extension of Purple Line from Siruseri SIPCOT to Kilambakkam, Yellow Line from Poonamallee to Parandur and Red Line from Koyambedu to Avadi.[86] The proposed extension of second phase lines from Siruseri to Kilambakkam, Poonamallee to Parandur, and Koyambedu to Avadi were projected to cost ₹54.58 billion (US$650 million), ₹107.12 billion (US$1.3 billion), and ₹67.36 billion (US$800 million), respectively.[87][88] Between late 2023 and early 2024, feasibility reports submitted by the CMRL suggested dropping the proposed extension of the purple line due to economic viability and going ahead with the planned extensions of the other two lines, spanning 59.7 km (37.1 mi).[87][88][89] In May 2024, the state government proposed a new 16 km (9.9 mi) extension from Madhavaram to Ennore.[90][91] In August 2024, another new extension from Airport metro to Poonamallee was proposed by CMRL with the aim of connecting the existing airport with the upcoming new airport at Parandur by metro.[92][93]

The Government of Tamil Nadu approved the Phase-1 extension of the Blue Line from Chennai Airport Metro to Kilambakkam for 15.46 km and Phase-2 extension of the Red Line from Koyambedu to Pattabiram for 21.76 km. The cost of Blue line and Red line extensions were estimated to be ₹9,335 crore (US$1.1 billion) and ₹9,928 crore (US$1.2 billion) respectively. The DPRs have been forwarded to the Central Government for approval.[94][95]

### Integration of MRTS

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Chennai MRTS is proposed to be handed over to Chennai Metro

Main article: Chennai MRTS

The government proposed to integrate the Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) into the Chennai Metro in 2017.[96] In July 2018, the PwC said that the merger would cost around ₹30 billion (US$350 million) to convert the rolling stock and install other facilities for the merger.[97] On 11 May 2022, Southern Railway of the Indian Railways granted in-principle approval for the conversion of the MRTS into the metro.[98] The railway would handover the MRTS to the CMRL once the expansion of the MRTS is completed and as of 2024, the extended second phase of the MRTS project, connecting Velachery with St. Thomas Mount was still under construction.[99][100] Once the takeover is completed, Chennai Metro will upgrade the entire MRTS system including tracks, security, ticketing system and rolling stock.[101]

### Metrolite

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Main article: Chennai Metrolite

In 2020, a light rail was proposed to connect Tambaram railway station of the existing suburban rail network with Velachery on the MRTS,[102] as part of plans to link the different urban transit lines in the city.[103][104] Feasibility studies for the project was commissioned in February 2023 by the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA).[103] In March 2024, a study was commissioned to re-assess the feasibility of establishing a new corridor connecting Tambaram with Velachery with an extension to connect with the metro at Guindy.[105]

### Others

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CMRL developed the Kathipara Urban Square as a multi-modal transport hub which integrated bus bays, parking lots, eateries and play areas. The Kathipara Urban Square is flanked by Ekkattuthangal Metro Station to the North, Alandur Metro Station to the South and Guindy Metro to the East.[106] CMRL announced in April 2025 that it has identified public spaces in Adyar and Velachery which can be transformed into public spaces akin to Kathipara Urban Square.[107]

In 2023, the CMRL proposed the development of Central Square around its headquarters with commercial complexes and multi-storied buildings.[108] This project received environmental clearance from the Tamil Nadu Government in January 2025 and construction was expected in begin February 2025.[109]

The third phase of the Chennai Metro is under planning as a part of the Chennai Comprehensive Mobility Plan.[110] The CMRL is also involved in the feasibility studies for the development of metro rail transport in the cities of Coimbatore, Madurai and Tiruchirapalli.[111]

## Infrastructure

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### Network and lines

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Operational Lines

No.  | Line name  | Terminals  | Stations  | Distance (km)  | Opening date
1  | Green | Central | St. Thomas Mount | 18  | 21.96 km (13.65 mi)  | 29 June 2015
2  | Blue | Wimco Nagar Depot | Chennai Airport | 26  | 33.65 km (20.91 mi)  | 21 September 2016
| 42  | 55.61 km (34.55 mi)  |
Under Construction
No.  | Line name  | Terminals  | Stations  | Distance (km)  | Opening date
1  | Purple | Madhavaram Milk Colony | Siruseri SIPCOT | 47  | 45.4 km (28.2 mi)  | 2028
2  | Yellow | Poonamallee Bypass | Lighthouse | 27  | 26.1 km (16.2 mi)  | December 2025
3  | Red | Madhavaram Milk Colony | Sholinganallur | 45  | 44.6 km (27.7 mi)  | 2028
| 119  | 116.1 km (72.1 mi)  |

Chennai Metro runs on 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge and the lines are double-tracked.[112] The average operational speed is 85 km/h (53 mph) with a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).[113]

As of March 2024, the operational network consists of two colour-coded lines covering a length of 54.1 km (33.6 mi).[57][114]

### Rolling stock

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#### Phase 1

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Chennai metro coaches are manufactured by Alstom

Alstom supplies the rolling stock for the Chennai Metro.[115] The first nine train sets were imported from Brazil and the rest were manufactured at a new facility set up at Sri City near Chennai.[116][117] For the first phase, Alstom supplied 52 train-sets composed of four coaches each with each car measuring 300 m (980 ft) in length.[118] The trains are air-conditioned with electrically operated automated sliding doors and have a first class compartment with a dedicated section reserved for women.[119]

The trains operate on 25 kV AC traction catenary system with a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).[120] The trains are connected to the grid via overhead electric cables and are equipped with regenerative braking with a capacity to recover 30–35% of the energy during braking.[121] The metro consumes an average of 70 MW of power daily and the electricity is supplied by Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.[122] Chennai Metro also uses solar power with an installed capacity of 6.4 MWp, which contributes to about 12-15% of the energy requirement of the metro.[123]

#### Phase 2

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CMRL finalized three tenders for Chennai Metro Phase 2 - ARE02A, ARE03A, and ARE04A.

CMRL confirmed that ARE02A includes the production of 70 train set of 3 coaches (210 coaches). The train sets are to be deployed on the Red Line and the Purple Line. On 28 November 2024 the tender was awarded to BEML for ₹3,658 crore (US$430 million). ARE03A includes the production of 26 train set of 3 coaches (78 coaches). The train sets are to be deployed on the Yellow Line. On 29 July 2022 the tender was awarded to Alstom for ₹946.92 crore (US$110 million). CMRL later announced they had placed an additional order of 10 train sets of 3 coaches (30 coaches) for ARE03A for a total cost of ₹269 crore (US$32 million). ARE04A includes the production of 32 train sets of 3 coaches (96 coaches). The tender is at bidding stage and CMRL is yet to confirm the line for which these trains will be allocated towards.

### Stations

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See also: List of Chennai metro stations

Full-height enclosed platform screen doors installed in Chennai Metro's underground stations

A total of 40 stations, 22 of which are underground, are operational on the two existing lines of Phase 1. In the underground sections, a walkway runs along the length with cross passages every 250 m (820 ft) for the maintenance and emergency evacuation.[124] The underground stations have an average width of 200 m (660 ft) and average depth of 6.1 m (20 ft) from the ground level.[125] The length of the stations in Phase 1 extension is 180 m (590 ft).[126][127]

The elevated stations have three levels with the concourse level at a minimum height of 5.5 m (18 ft) above the ground level and platform level above the concourse while the underground stations have two levels with platform screen doors.[128] The stations are air-conditioned and are equipped to be disabled and elderly friendly, with automated fare collection, public announcement system, electronic display boards, escalators and lifts.[129] Paid parking facilities are available for two wheelers in most stations and four wheelers in select stations.[130]

### Depots

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Chennai Metro maintains a major depot at Koyambedu covering an area of 26 ha (64 acres) and an elevated depot at Wimco Nagar, covering an area of 3.5 ha (8.6 acres)[131][132][133] New depots are planned at Madhavaram, Poonamallee and Semmancheri as a part of the second phase.[134][135] Also, another depot is planned at Pattabiram for Line 5 extension.[136]

Operational Depots

No.  | Line name  | Depot  | Area (In Acres)  | Remarks
1  | Blue | Wimco Nagar  | 8.6  | Depot, stabling line, washing-plant
2  | Green | Koyambedu  | 64  | Depot-cum-workshop, stabling-lines, test tracks and washing-plant
Under Construction
No.  | Line name  | Depot  | Area (In Acres)  | Remarks
1  | Yellow | Poonamallee  | 40.5  | Depot-cum-workshop; Operation & Control Center, stabling-lines, test tracks, washing-plant
2  | Red | Madhavaram  | 69  | Depot-cum-workshop; Operation & Control Center, stabling-lines, test tracks, washing-plant
Purple
3  | Purple | Semmancheri  | 25  | Depot, stabling line
Proposed Depots
No.  | Line name  | Depot  | Area (In Acres)  | Remarks
1  | Red | Pattabiram  | TBD  | TBD

## Operations

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As of 2022[update], the metro operates trains from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. The blue line has an average frequency of every 6 minutes during peak hours and every 12 minutes during off-peak hours. On the green line, the average frequency is 12 minutes during peak hours and 18 minutes during off-peak hours.[137][138] The main operational control center (OCC) is located in Koyambedu where the movement of trains and real-time CCTV footage obtained is monitored.[139] In 2022-23, the average daily ridership was 0.25 million.[140]

### Fare and ticketing

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Interior of Chennai Metro coaches

The minimum fare is ₹10 and the maximum fare is ₹50.[141][142]

There are six types of tickets issued by CMRL for travel in Chennai Metro.[143]

* Single journey tokens, which need to be purchased each time for every journey at the ticket counter or in ticket vending machines available at all stations.
* Stored value cards (SVC) are pre-paid, rechargeable, travel cards that can be purchased at any ticket counter against a refundable deposit, can be recharged up to at any ticket counter or in automated ticket vending machines at stations and offers discounted fares. In April 2023, National Common Mobility Card replaced the Stored value cards
* Trip cards are for applicable for travel between the same two stations and are available in varied combinations and validity with discounted fares.
* Tourist cards provide the cardholders unlimited rides on the Chennai Metro system for one day.
* QR Tickets for single and return journey tickets can be bought through the CMRL mobile app with QR code ticket scanners at stations.[144]
* National Common Mobility Card, also branded as Singara Chennai card, a stored-value cum debit card launched in 2023 in association with State Bank of India which can be used to access all major other metro and select bus transport systems in India.

Chennai Metro is the second most expensive in terms of ticket cost per kilometer in the country after Mumbai Metro. The fares were temporarily slashed by up to ₹20 by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in February 2021 with the maximum fare capped at ₹40.[145]

## See also

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Portals:

* India
* Trains
* Transport

* Coimbatore Metro
* Madurai Metro
* Transport in Chennai
* Urban rail transit in India

## Notes

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1. ^ The Tiruvottriyur Theradi station in this stretch had its opening on 13 March 2022 due to delay in construction.

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Chennai

History

| Early history (pre-1500)|

* Sangam period
* Thomas the Apostle
* Pallava Dynasty
* Chola Dynasty
* Vijayanagar Empire

|

Colonial period (1500–1947)|

* São Tomé de Meliapore
* Raja of Chandragiri
* Agency of Fort St George
* 1721 Madras cyclone
* Carnatic Wars
* Madras
* Adyar
* Chingleput
* Anglo-Mysore Wars
* Madras Presidency
* Arbuthnot Bank Crash
* Besant v. Narayaniah
* Bombardment of Madras by SMS Emden
* De La Haye scandal
* 1921 Buckingham and Carnatic Mills Strike
* Neil Statue Satyagraha
* 1928 South Indian Railway Strike
* 1932 Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway Strike
* 1943 Chennai floods

Modern period (1947–present)|

* Madras Manade
* Anti-Hindi agitations
* R. S. S. Chennai bombing
* 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
* 2013 Anti-Sri Lanka protests
* 2015 South India floods
* 2023 Chennai floods

Geography and wildlife

| Regions|

* Chennai Metropolitan Area
* Central Chennai
* North Chennai
* South Chennai

|

Waterways|

* Adyar River
* Buckingham Canal
* Coovum River
* Kosasthalaiyar River
* Otteri Nullah

Lakes|

* Adambakkam Lake
* Ambattur Lake
* Ayanambakkam Lake
* Chembarambakkam Lake
* Chetput Lake
* Chitlapakkam Lake
* Cholavaram aeri
* ICF Lake
* Korattur Aeri
* Long Tank
* Madambakkam Lake
* Madhavaram Lake
* Maduranthakam Lake
* Mangal Lake
* Manali Lake
* Pallavaram Lake
* Paruthipattu Lake
* Perungudi Lake
* Porur Lake
* Pulhal Lake
* Porur Lake
* Red Hills Lake
* Retteri
* Thervoy Kandigai reservoir
* Tiruninravur Lake
* Velachery Lake
* Veeranam
* Vilinjiyambakkam Lake
* Villivakkam lake

Islands|

* Kattupalli Island
* Quibble Island
* The Island

Zoological parks|

* Arignar Anna Zoological Park
* Chennai Snake Park
* Guindy National Park
* Madras Crocodile Bank
* Marine Kingdom

Reserve Forests|

* Nanmangalam Reserve Forest
* Vandalur Reserve Forest

Marshlands|

* Adyar Creek
* Ennore Creek
* Pallikaranai Wetland

Heritage
monuments|

* Amir Mahal
* Bharat Insurance Building
* Brodie Castle
* Chennai Central Prison
* Chepauk Palace
* LIC Building
* Lighthouse
* Police headquarters
* Port Trust Building
* Rajaji Hall
* Ripon Building
* Royapuram railway station
* University of Madras Senate House
* Southern Railway headquarters
* Valluvar Kottam
* Victoria Public Hall
* Anna Nagar twin arches

Statues|

* Marina Beach Statues
* Thomas Munro
* Triumph of Labour

Memorials|

* Anna Memorial
* Gandhi Mandapam
* M.G.R. and Amma Memorial
* Madras War Cemetery
* Rajiv Gandhi Memorial
* Victory War Memorial
* Vivekanandar Illam

Administration and politics

| Districts|

* Chennai District
* Tiruvallur District
* Kanchipuram District
* Vellore District

|

Taluks|

| Chennai District|

* Aminjikarai
* Ayanavaram
* Egmore
* Guindy
* Mambalam
* Mylapore
* Perambur
* Purasaiwalkam
* Tondiarpet
* Velachery

|

Tiruvallur district|

* Tiruvottiyur
* Madhavaram
* Ambattur
* Avadi
* Maduravoyal
* Ponneri
* Poonamallee
* Tiruvallur
* Gummidipoondi
* Uthukottai
* Tiruttani
* Pallipattu

Kanchipuram district|

* Alandur
* Sholinganallur
* Pallavaram
* Tambaram
* Chengalpattu
* Thiruporur
* Tirukalukundram
* Sriperumbudur
* Walajabad
* Kanchipuram
* Uthiramerur
* Madurantakam
* Cheyyur

Vellore District|

* Arakkonam

Constituencies|

| Parliamentary |

* Chennai Central
* Chennai North
* Chennai South
* Sriperumbudur
* Thiruvallur

|

Assembly|

* Alandur
* Ambattur
* Anna Nagar
* Avadi
* Chengalpattu
* Chepauk
* Egmore
* Harbour
* Kolathur
* Madhavaram
* Maduravoyal
* Mylapore
* Pallavaram
* Perambur
* Ponneri
* Poonamallee
* RK Nagar
* Royapuram
* Saidapet
* Sholinganallur
* Sriperumbudur
* T.Nagar
* Tambaram
* Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar
* Thiruvottiyur
* Thousand Lights
* Tiruvallur
* Villivakkam
* Virugambakkam
* Velachery

Nodal agencies|

* Greater Chennai Corporation
* Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
* Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board
* Chennai Police Commissionerate
* General Post Office
* Greater Chennai Police
* Madras High Court
* Sheriff
* Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
* Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services

Economy

| Business
districts|

* Burma Bazaar
* Entertainment Corridor
* Kothawal Chavadi
* Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex
* Panagal Park
* Parry's Corner
* Pondy Bazaar
* Ranganathan Street
* Ritchie Street

|

SEZ|

* Ambattur Industrial Estate
* Automotive Corridor
* Chennai ITIR
* DLF Cybercity
* EMS Corridor
* Guindy Industrial Estate
* International Tech Park
* MEPZ
* Olympia Tech Park
* Ramanujan IT City
* SEZ Corridor
* Mahindra World City
* SIPCOT IT Park
* TIDEL Park
* TIDEL Park, Pattabiram
* World Trade Center

Companies and
institutions|

* Aavin
* Ashok Leyland
* Basin Bridge Gas
* Blue Dart Aviation
* Chettinad Group
* Chennai Trade Centre
* EID Parry
* Ennore Thermal
* GMR Vasavi
* Heavy Vehicles Factory
* Higginbotham's
* Indian Bank
* Indian Overseas Bank
* Integral Coach Factory
* Madras Atomic Power Station
* Madras Rubber Factory
* Madras Stock Exchange
* Murugappa Group
* North Chennai Thermal
* Reserve Bank of India
* Royal Enfield
* Sun Group
* The Hindu
* The New Indian Express
* TI Cycles of India
* TVS Motors
* Vallur Thermal
* World Bank office

Industry|

* Automotive
* Electronics
* Retail
* Software

Culture and recreation

| General|

* Architecture of Chennai
* Broadcasting in Chennai
* Kollywood
* Madrassi
* Madras Bashai
* Madras School
* Tourism in Chennai

|

Beaches

* Covelong
* Elliot's Beach
* Golden Beach
* Marina Beach

Parks|

* Anna Nagar Tower Park
* Dr. Annie Besant Park
* May Day Park
* Natesan Park
* Panagal Park
* People's Park
* Semmozhi Poonga
* Secretariat Park
* Tholkappia Poonga

Cinemas|

* Cinépolis
* INOX
* PVR Cinemas
* Mayajaal Multiplex
* Shanti Theatre

Periodic events|

* Chennai Book Fair
* Chennai International Film Festival
* Chennai Sangamam
* Lit for Life
* Madras Day
* Madras Music Season
* Saarang
* Techofes

Theme parks|

* MGM Dizzee World
* Queens Land
* VGP Universal Kingdom
* Dash N Splash
* Kishkinta
* Mayajaal

Shopping malls|

* Abhirami Mega Mall
* Alsa Mall
* Ampa Skywalk
* Chandra Mall
* Chennai Citi Centre
* Coromandel Plaza
* Express Avenue
* Gold Souk Grande Mall
* Phoenix Market City
* Ramee Mall
* Spectrum Mall
* Spencer Plaza
* Forum Vijaya Mall

Clubs|

* Gymkhana Club
* Madras Boat Club
* Royal Madras Yacht Club

Religion

| Temples|

* Adikesava Perumal Temple
* Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple
* Anjaneya Temple, Nanganallur
* Ayyappan Temple
* Ashtalakshmi Kovil
* Bodyguard Muniswaran Temple
* Dandeeswarar Temple
* Devi Karumariamman Temple
* Ekambareswarar Temple
* ISKCON Temple Chennai
* Kalikambal Temple
* Kamakshi Amman Temple
* Kapaleeswarar Temple
* Kundrathur Murugan Temple
* Kalikambal Temple
* Madhya Kailash
* Marundeeswarar Temple
* Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple
* Parthasarathy Temple
* Prathyangira Devi Temple
* Ravishwarar Temple
* Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
* Vadapalani Andavar Temple
* Varasiddhi Vinayaka temple

|

Churches|

* Armenian Church
* Church of Our Lady of Light
* St. Andrew's Kirk
* St. George's Cathedral
* St. Patrick's Cathedral
* Santhome Basilica
* St. Mary's Church

Others|

* Madras Synagogue
* Mahabodhi Centre
* Thousand Lights Mosque
* Triplicane Big Mosque

Transport

| Air|

* Chennai International Airport

|

Sea|

* Chennai Port
* Ennore Port
* Kattupalli Shipyard
* Royapuram fishing harbour

Rail|

Railways

* Chennai Metro
* Chennai Metrolite
* Chennai MRTS
* Chennai Suburban Railway
* Southern Railway

|

Stations|

* Chennai Central
* Chennai Egmore
* Tambaram
* Others

Road|

Roads and
expressways

* Anna Salai
* Cenotaph Road
* Chennai Bypass
* Chennai Port - Maduravoyal Expressway
* China Bazaar Road
* East Coast Road
* Inner Ring Road
* Outer Ring Road
* Poonamallee High Road
* Rajiv Gandhi Salai
* Sardar Patel Road

|

Grade separators
and flyovers

* Anna Flyover
* Chennai Airport Flyover
* Chrompet Flyover
* Irumbuliyur Junction
* Kathipara Junction
* Koyambedu Junction
* Madhavaram Junction
* Maduravoyal Junction
* Moolakadai Junction
* Padi Junction

Others|

* Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus
* Chennai Contract Carriage Bus Terminus
* Kilambakkam bus terminus
* Madhavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus
* Metropolitan Transport Corporation
* State Express Transport Corporation

Sport

| Venues|

* Guindy Race Course
* Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
* M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
* Madras Motor Race Track
* Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
* MRF Pace Foundation
* Mudaliarkuppam boat house
* Muttukadu boat house
* Rajarathinam Stadium
* SDAT Tennis Stadium

|

Teams|

| Badminton|

* Chennai Superstarz

|

Cricket|

* Chennai Super Kings
* Chepauk Super Gillies

Field hockey|

* Chennai Cheetahs
* Chennai Veerans

Football|

* Chennai City F.C.
* Chennaiyin FC

Kabaddi|

* Tamil Thalaivas

Tennis|

* V Chennai Warriors

Table tennis|

* Chennai Lions

Volleyball|

* Chennai Spartans
* Chennai Spikers
* Chennai Blitz

Others|

* Chennai Open
* M. J. Gopalan Trophy
* Madras Presidency Matches

Institutions

| Education|

* Alliance Française de Madras
* Anna Centenary Library
* Birla Planetarium
* Cholamandal Artists' Village
* Connemara Public Library
* DakshinaChitra
* Government Museum
* Tamil Nadu Police Museum
* Kalakshetra
* KM Music Conservatory
* Madras Music Academy
* Schools in Chennai

| Universities|

* Anna University
* University of Madras
* Dr MGR Medical University
* Dr Ambedkar Law University
* Indian Maritime University
* Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
* VIT University Chennai
* SRM Institute of Science and Technology
* B S Abdur Rahman University
* Tamil Nadu Open University
* Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
* Vels University
* Hindustan University

|

Engineering

* Indian Institute of Technology Madras
* College of Engineering, Guindy
* Madras Institute of Technology
* Alagappa College of Technology

Medical|

* Madras Medical College
* Stanley Medical College
* Kilpauk Medical College
* Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
* National Institute of Siddha

Arts and
science

* Loyola
* Madras Christian College
* Presidency College
* Queen Mary's (Women)
* Vivekananda
* Pachaiyappa's College
* Stella Mary's (Women)
* DG Vaishnav
* MOP Vaishnav (Women)
* Women's Christian College

Research|

* Central Leather Research Institute
* National Institute of Ocean Technology
* Institute of Mathematical Sciences
* Chennai Mathematical Institute
* Regional Meteorological Centre
* Structural Engineering Research Centre
* Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (India)

Diplomatic
missions

* American Consulate
* British Deputy High Commission
* Malaysian Consulate
* Russian Consulate
* German Consulate
* Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission
* Royal Thai Consulate
* South Korean Consulate

Hospitals|

* Government General Hospital
* Government Multi Super-speciality Hospital
* Royapettah Hospital
* Stanley Hospital
* Kilpauk Medical College Hospital
* Perambur railway hospital
* Apollo Hospitals
* Egmore Eye Hospital
* Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital
* Sankara Nethralaya
* Madras Medical Mission
* Voluntary Health Services
* MIOT Hospital
* Tambaram TB Sanatorium
* Government Dental Hospital
* Hindu Mission Hospital
* Fortis Malar Hospital
* Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital
* Sundaram Medical Foundation

Hotels|

* Taj Coromandel
* The Park
* Le Royal Meridien
* Hyatt Regency
* Chola Sheraton
* Taj Mount Road
* The Leela Kempinski
* ITC Grand Chola
* Hilton Chennai
* Taj Connemara
* Fisherman's Cove
* Trident Hilton
* Park Sheraton & Towers
* Radisson GRT
* Accord Metropolitan
* JW Marriott
* Park Hyatt
* Radisson Blu City Centre
* Raintree Hotel St Mary's Road
* The Raintree Hotel Anna Salai
* Savera Hotel
* Residency Towers
* Westin Chennai
* Kohinoor Asiana

Localities

| North|

* Aamullaivoyal
* Aathur
* Agaram
* Alamathi
* Andarkuppam
* Angadu
* Anuppampattu
* Arambakkam
* Arani
* Ariyalur
* Arumandhai
* Assisi Nagar, Chennai
* Athipattu
* Athipattu New Town
* Athivakkam
* Attanthangal
* Avurikollaimedu
* Ayanavaram
* Azhinjivakkam
* Bandikavanoor
* Basin Bridge
* Chinnasekkadu
* Chettimedu
* Edapalayam
* Edayanchavadi
* Ennore
* Elandanur
* Elanthancherry
* Elavur
* Ernavoor
* Erukkancherry
* Gnayiru
* Gounderpalayam
* Grant Lyon
* Gummidipoondi
* Janapanchatram
* Jawahar Nagar
* Kadapakkam
* Kaladipet
* Kalakkral
* Kalpalayam
* Kanniammanpettai
* Kannigaipair
* Karanodai
* Kathirvedu
* Kathivakkam
* Katupalli
* Kavangarai
* Kavaraipettai
* Kasimedu
* Kattur
* KK Thazhai
* Kaviarasu Kannadhasan Nagar
* Kodipallam
* Kodungaiyur
* Kolathur
* Kondithope
* Korukkupet
* Kosappur
* Kottai Karai
* Kumaran Nagar
* Lakshmipuram
* Madhavaram
* Madhavaram Milk Colony
* Madharpakkam
* Madiyur
* Mahakavi Bharathi Nagar
* Manali
* Manali New Town
* Manjambakkam
* Mathur
* Mettu Surapedu
* Mettu Thandalam
* Minjur
* Moolachatiram
* Moolakadai
* Muthialpet
* Nallur
* Nandiambakkam
* Napalayam
* Naravarikuppam
* New Erumai Vetti Palayam
* Old Erumai Vetti Palayam
* Orakadu
* Padianallur
* Pallipattu
* Panchetti
* Payasambakkam
* Pazhaverkadu
* Perambur
* Peravallur
* Periapalayam
* Periyamullavoyal
* Periyar Nagar
* Periyasekkadu
* Perungavur
* Ponneri
* Ponniammanmedu
* Pothur
* Puthubakkam
* Puduvoyal
* Pulli Lyon
* Puthagaram
* Puzhal
* Red Hills
* Retteri
* Royapuram
* Sadayankuppam
* Sathangadu
* Sathyamoorthy Nagar (Tiruvottiyur)
* Sathyamoorthy Nagar (Vyasarpadi)
* Seemavaram
* Selavayal
* Sembilivaram
* Sembium
* Sembiyamanali
* Sholavaram
* Siruvapuri
* Sirunium
* Sowcarpet
* Sothuperumbedu
* Surapet
* Thadaperumbakkam
* Thatchoor
* Thathaimanji
* Theerthakariampattu
* Theeyampakkam
* Thervoy Kandigai
* Thirunilai
* Thiruvellavoyal
* Thiru Vi Ka Nagar
* Tiruvottiyur
* Tollgate
* Tondiarpet
* Uthukottai
* Vadagarai
* Vadamadurai
* Vadaperumbakkam
* Vaikkadu
* Vallalar Nagar
* Vallur
* Vannipakkam
* Vazhuthigaimedu
* Vellivoyalchavadi
* Vengal
* Vichoor
* Vijayanallur
* Vilakupattu
* Vilangadupakkam
* Villivakkam
* Vinayagapuram
* VOC Nagar
* Voyalur
* Vyasarpadi
* Washermanpet
* Wimco Nagar

|

West|

* Adayalampattu
* Alwarthirunagar
* Ambattur
* Aminjikarai
* Athipet
* Andankuppam
* Anna Nagar
* Anna Nagar West
* Annanur
* Arakkambakkam
* Aranvoyal
* Ashok Nagar
* Arakkonam
* Arumbakkam
* Avadi
* Ayanambakkam
* Ayapakkam
* Ayathur
* Beemanthangal
* Chembarambakkam
* Choolaimedu
* Egattur
* Gerugambakkam
* Govardhanagiri
* ICF Colony
* Irungattukottai
* Iyyapanthangal
* K. K. Nagar
* Kadambathur
* Kadavur
* Kakkalur
* Kakkalur Industrial Estate
* Kallikuppam
* Karambakkam
* Karayanchavadi
* Kattupakkam
* Kilkondaiyur
* Koduvalli
* Koladi
* Kolapakkam
* Konnur
* Korattur
* Kovur
* Koyambedu
* Kumananchavadi
* Kundrathur
* Kuthambakkam
* Maduravoyal
* Malayambakkam
* Manapakkam
* Manavala Nagar
* Melkondaiyur
* Mettu Kandigai
* MGR Nagar
* Mogappair
* Morai
* Moulivakkam
* Mugalivakkam
* Muthapudupet
* Nandambakkam
* Nandambakkam
* Narasingapuram
* Nazarathpettai
* Nemam
* Nemilichery
* Nesapakkam
* Nerkundram
* Nolambur
* Noombal
* Oragadam
* Padi
* Pakkam
* Pandeswaram
* Pandur
* Paraniputhur
* Parivakkam
* Paruthipattu
* Pattabiram
* Pattaravakkam
* Perambakkam
* Periyapanicheri
* Perumalpattu
* Poochi Athipedu
* Poonamallee
* Poondi
* Poonthandalam
* Porur
* Pudhur
* Putlur
* Ramapuram
* Ramavaram
* Sekkadu
* Seneerkuppam
* Sevvapet
* Shenoy Nagar
* Sorancheri
* Sriperumbudur
* Sunguvarchatram
* Surapet
* Tamaraipakkam
* Thandalam
* Thandurai
* Thathankuppam
* Thirumangalam
* Thirumazhisai
* Thirumullaivoyal
* Thiruninravur
* Tiruvallur
* Tiruverkadu
* Valasaravakkam
* Vanagaram
* Veerapuram
* Vellanur
* Vellavedu
* Velappanchavadi
* Vengathur
* Venkatapuram
* Veppampattu
* Vilinjiyambakkam
* Virugambakkam

Central|

* Alwarpet
* Broadway
* Burma Bazaar
* Chennai Central
* Chepauk
* Chetput
* Chintadripet
* Choolai
* Egmore
* Foreshore Estate
* George Town
* Gopalapuram
* Greenways Road
* Kilpauk
* Kodambakkam
* Kosapet
* Kothawal Chavadi
* Kotturpuram
* Mandavelli
* Mannady
* Mambalam
* MRC Nagar
* Mylapore
* Nandanam
* Nochikuppam
* Nungambakkam
* Otteri
* Panagal Park
* Park Town
* Parry's Corner
* Pattalam
* Periamet
* Pondy Bazaar
* Pudupet
* Pulianthope
* Purasawalkam
* Quibble Island
* Raja Annamalai Puram
* Royapettah
* Saidapet
* Saligramam
* Santhome
* T Nagar
* Teynampet
* The Island
* Triplicane
* Trustpuram
* Vadapalani
* Vepery
* West Mambalam

South|

* Adambakkam
* Adyar
* Agaramthen
* Alandur
* Anakaputhur
* Besant Nagar
* Chitlapakkam
* Chromepet
* Chengalpattu
* Egattur
* Ekkaduthangal
* Erumaiyur
* Gowrivakkam
* Guduvancheri
* Guindy
* Guindy TVK Estate
* Devaneri
* Hasthinapuram
* Illalur
* Injambakkam
* Irumbuliyur
* Jafferkhanpet
* Jaladampet
* Kanathur
* Kandanchavadi
* Kannivakkam
* Karanai
* Karapakkam
* Karumbakkam
* Kattankulathur
* Kazhipattur
* Kizhkalvoy
* Keelkattalai
* Kelambakkam
* Kottivakkam
* Kovalam
* Kovilambakkam
* Kovilanchery
* Madambakkam
* Madhuvankarai
* Madipakkam
* Mamallapuram
* Manimangalam
* Mannivakkam
* Maraimalai Nagar
* Medavakkam
* Meenambakkam
* Melkalvoy
* MEPZ
* Mettukuppam
* Mudichur
* Muttukadu
* Nandivaram
* Nanganallur
* Nanmangalam
* Navalur
* Neelankarai
* Nellikuppam
* Noothancheri
* Okkiyam
* Okkiyampet
* Oragadam
* Ottiambakkam
* Padappai
* Palavakkam
* Palavanthangal
* Pallavaram
* Pallikaranai
* Pammal
* Panaiyur
* Paranur
* Pattipulam
* Payanur
* Pazhanthandalam
* Peerkankaranai
* Perumbakkam
* Perumathunallur
* Perungalathur
* Perungudi
* Perunthandalam
* Ponmar
* Polichalur
* Potheri
* Pudupakkam
* Puzhuthivakkam
* Rajakilpakkam
* Rathinamangalam
* Selaiyur
* Sembakkam
* Semmencherry
* Sholinganallur
* Singaperumalkoil
* Siruseri
* Sithalapakkam
* Somangalam
* St. Thomas Mount
* Tambaram
* Tambaram Sanatorium
* Thaiyur
* Tharamani
* Tharapakkam
* Thirumudivakkam
* Thiruneermalai
* Thiruporur
* Thiruvanmiyur
* Thiruvidandhai
* Thuraipakkam
* Tirusulam
* Ullagaram
* Urapakkam
* Uthandi
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* Vandalur
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* Velachery
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* Tollgate
* New Washermanpet
* Tondiarpet
* Sir Theagaraya College
* Washermanpet
* Mannadi
* High Court
* Chennai Central ■
* Government Estate
* LIC
* Thousand Lights ■
* AG – DMS
* Teynampet
* Nandanam ■
* Saidapet
* Little Mount
* Guindy
* Arignar Anna Alandur ■ ■
* Nanganallur Road
* Meenambakkam
* Chennai International Airport

|

Extension
During Phase-2

* Pallavaram
* Kothandam Nagar
* Chromepet
* Mahalakshmi Colony
* Thiru.Va.Ka. Nagar
* Tambaram
* Irumbuliyur
* Peerkankaranai
* Perungalathur
* Vandalur
* Arignar Anna Zoological Park
* Kilambakkam

Green Line 2

* Chennai Central ■
* Egmore
* Nehru Park
* Kilpauk Medical College ■
* Pachaiyappa's College
* Shenoy Nagar
* Anna Nagar East
* Anna Nagar Tower
* Thirumangalam ■
* Koyambedu ■
* Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
* Arumbakkam
* Vadapalani ■
* Ashok Nagar
* Ekkattuthangal
* Arignar Anna Alandur ■ ■
* St. Thomas Mount ■

Purple Line 3

* Madhavaram Milk Colony ■
* Madhavaram High Road
* Moolakadai
* Sembiyum
* Perambur Market
* Perambur
* Ayanavaram
* Otteri
* Pattalam
* Perambur Barracks Road
* Purasaiwakkam
* Kellys
* Kilpauk Medical College ■
* Chetpet
* Sterling Road
* Nungambakkam
* Anna Flyover
* Thousand Lights ■
* Royapettah
* Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai
* Thirumayilai ■
* Mandaiveli
* Greenways Road
* Adyar Junction
* Adyar Depot
* Indira Nagar
* Thiruvanmiyur
* Tharamani
* Nehru Nagar
* Kandanchavadi
* Perungudi
* Thoraipakkam
* Mettukuppam
* PTC Colony
* Okkiyampet
* Karapakkam
* Okkiyam Thoraipakkam
* Sholinganallur ■
* Sholinganallur Lake I
* Sholinganallur Lake II
* Semmancheri I
* Semmancheri II
* Gandhi Nagar
* Navallur
* Siruseri
* Siruseri Sipcot I
* Siruseri Sipcot II

Yellow Line 4

Under
Construction

* Lighthouse
* Kutchery Road
* Thirumayilai ■
* Alwarpet
* Bharathidasan Road
* Boat Club
* Nandanam ■
* Panagal Park
* Kodambakkam
* Kodambakkam Powerhouse
* Vadapalani ■
* Saligramam
* Saligramam Ware House
* Alwarthirunagar ■
* Valasaravakkam ■
* Karambakkam ■
* Alapakkam ■
* Porur Junction
* Porur Bypass
* Thelliyaragaram
* Iyyapanthangal
* Kattupakkam
* Kumananchavadi
* Karayanchavadi
* Mullaithottam
* Poonamallee
* Poonamallee Bypass

|

Extension
During Phase-2

* Nazarathpet
* Thirumazhisai
* Chembarambakkam
* Kuthambakkam
* Pappanchattiram
* Chettipedu
* Thandalam
* Irungattukottai
* Pennalur
* Sriperumbudur
* Sipcot
* Mambakkam
* Sunguvarchattiram
* Neervalur
* Parandur

Red Line 5

Under
Construction
(Main Line)

* Madhavaram Milk Colony ■
* Madhavaram Depot
* Assisi Nagar
* Manjambakkam
* Velmurugan Nagar
* Madhavaram Bus Terminal
* Sastri Nagar
* Retteri Junction
* Kolathur Junction
* Srinivasa Nagar
* Villivakkam
* Vikkivakkam Bus Terminus
* Vikkivakkam MTH Road
* Anna Nagar West
* Thirumangalam ■
* Anna Nagar KV
* Koyambedu ■
* Koyambedu Market
* Natesan Nagar
* Virugambakkam
* Alwarthirunagar ■
* Valasaravakkam ■
* Karambakkam ■
* Alapakkam ■
* Mugalivakkam
* Ramapuram
* Manapakkam
* Chennai Trade Centre
* Butt Road
* Alandur ■ ■
* St. Thomas Mount ■
* Adambakkam
* Vanuvampet
* Ulagaram
* Madipakkam
* Kilkattalai
* Echangadu
* Kovilambakkam
* Vellakkal
* Medavakkam I
* Medavakkam II
* Perumbakkam
* Classical Tamil Institute
* Elcot Park
* Sholinganallur ■

|

Extension
During Phase-2
(Branch Line)

* Padi Pudhu Nagar
* Park Road
* Golden Colony
* Vavin 1st Main Road
* Ambattur Estate
* Telephone-Exchange
* Dunlop
* Ambattur
* Ambattur OT
* Stedford Hospital
* Thirumullaivoyal
* Vaishnavi Nagar
* Murugappa College
* Avadi
* Kasturibai Nagar
* Hindu College
* Pattabiram
* Pattabiram Outer Ring Road

Depot(s)

* ■ Wimco Nagar Depot
* ■ Koyambedu
* ■ Semmancheri (U/C)
* ■ Poonamallee (U/C)
* ■ Madhavaram (U/C) & Pattabiram (TBC)

See also

* List of Chennai Metro stations
* Chennai Metro Rail Limited

Bold represents terminal station on the respective main or branch line
Stations in italics are Proposed/Under Construction
Stations in Bold and italics are terminal stations Proposed/Under Construction

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Urban transit in Chennai

Bus transportation|

* Chennai Bus Rapid Transit System*
* Chennai Rapid Bus Transit Ways*
* Metropolitan Transport Corporation

Intra-city expressways|

* Chennai Bypass
* Outer Ring Road†
* Chennai Port – Maduravoyal Expressway†
* Chennai Elevated Expressways*

Rail transportation|

| Chennai Suburban Railway|

* North Line
* South Line
* South West Line
* West Line
* West North Line
* West South Line

|

Rapid transit|

* Chennai MRTS
* Chennai Metro†
* Chennai Metrolite*
* Chennai Monorail*

* * Planned
* † Under construction

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Transport in Chennai

Organisations|

| Planning and administration|

* Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
* Greater Chennai Corporation

|

Central agencies|

* Ministry of Civil Aviation
* Airports Authority of India
* Directorate General of Civil Aviation
* Ministry of Railways
* Indian Railways
* Integral Coach Factory
* Southern Railway
* Ministry of Shipping
* Chennai Port Authority

State agencies|

* Department of Highways and Minor Ports
* Department of Transport
* Metropolitan Transport Corporation
* State Express Transport Corporation
* Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
* Greater Chennai Traffic Police

Indian Armed Forces|

* Indian Air Force
* Indian Coast Guard
* Indian Navy
* Naval Air Arm
* Indian Army
* Armoured Vehicles Nigam

Others|

* Chennai Metro Rail

Air|

| Civil|

* Chennai International Airport
* Chennai Greenfield Airport (planned)

|

Military|

* INS Rajali
* Tambaram AFS

Rail|

| Major terminus|

* Chennai Egmore
* Dr. M.G.R. Chennai Central
* Tambaram

|

Suburban|

| North Line|

* Athipattu
* Athipattu Pudhunagar
* Basin Bridge
* Chennai Beach
* Ennore
* Kathivakkam
* Korukkupet
* Nandiambakkam
* Royapuram
* Tiruvottiyur
* Tondiarpet
* V.O.C. Nagar
* Washermanpet
* Wimco Nagar

|

South Line|

* Chennai Beach
* Chennai Fort
* Chennai Park
* Chetput
* Chromepet
* Guindy
* Kodambakkam
* Mambalam
* Meenambakkam
* Nungambakkam
* Pallavaram
* Pazhavanthangal
* Perungalathur
* Saidapet
* St. Thomas Mount
* Tambaram Sanatorium
* Tirusulam
* Vandalur

West Line|

* Ambattur
* Annanur
* Avadi
* Basin Bridge
* Korattur
* Minjur
* Moore Market Complex
* Pattaravakkam
* Perambur
* Perambur Carriage Works
* Perambur Loco Works
* Thirumullaivoyal
* Villivakkam
* Vyasarpadi Jeeva
* Hindu College
* Pattabiram
* Pattabiram East Depot
* Pattabiram West
* Nemilichery
* Thiruninravur

MRTS|

* Adambakkam
* Chennai Beach
* Chennai Fort
* Park Town
* Chepauk
* Chintadripet
* Greenways Road
* Indira Nagar
* Kasturba Nagar
* Kotturpuram
* Light House
* Mandaveli
* Mundagakanniamman Koil
* Perungudi
* Puzhuthivakkam
* Taramani
* Thirumayilai
* Thiruvallikeni
* Thiruvanmiyur
* Velachery

Metro|

| Blue Line|

* AG–DMS
* Airport
* Alandur
* Government Estate
* Guindy
* High Court
* Kaladipet
* LIC
* Little Mount
* Mannadi
* Meenambakkam
* Nandanam
* Nanganallur Road
* New Washermanpet
* Saidapet
* Teynampet
* Theagaraya College
* Thousand Lights
* Tiruvottiyur
* Tiruvottriyur Theradi
* Tollgate
* Tondiarpet
* Washermanpet
* Wimco Nagar
* Wimco Nagar Depot

|

Green Line|

* Alandur
* Anna Nagar East
* Anna Nagar Tower
* Arumbakkam
* Ashok Nagar
* Central
* CMBT
* Egmore
* Ekkattuthangal
* Kilpauk Medical College
* Koyambedu
* Nehru Park
* Pachaiyappa's College
* Shenoy Nagar
* St. Thomas Mount
* Tirumangalam
* Vadapalani

Locomotive sheds|

* Diesel Loco Shed, Tondiarpet
* Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram
* EMU Shed, Velachery

Road|

| Bus terminus|

* Broadway
* Contract Carriage
* Kilambakkam
* Koyambedu
* Madhavaram

|

Major motorways|

* Anna Salai
* Arcot Road
* Broadway
* Chennai–Thiruvallur Road
* East Coast Road
* Mount–Poonamallee Road
* Old Mahabalipuram Road
* Pallavaram–Poonamallee Road
* Pallavaram–Thuraipakkam Road
* Poonamallee High Road
* Rajaji Salai
* Sardar Patel Road
* Thiru Vi Ka Salai

Peripheral roads|

* Chennai Bypass
* Chennai Elevated
* Chennai Port–Maduravoyal
* Inner Ring Road
* Outer Ring Road

Other roads|

* Armenian Street
* Cenotaph Road
* China Bazaar Road
* Mint Street
* Old Jail Road
* Ranganathan Street
* Ritchie Street
* Smith Road
* Wall Tax Road
* Wallajah Road
* Whites Road

Bridges, flyovers/
grade separators|

* Anna Flyover
* Broken Bridge
* Chennai Airport Flyover
* Chromepet Flyover
* Dr. Gurusamy Bridge
* Elphinstone Bridge
* Kathipara Junction
* Kodambakkam Flyover
* Koyambedu Junction
* Madhavaram Junction
* Madhya Kailash Junction
* Maduravoyal Junction
* Maraimalai Adigal Bridge
* Moolakadai Junction
* Napier Bridge
* Padi Junction
* Pallavaram Flyover
* Periyar Bridge
* Retteri Junction
* Thiru Vi. Ka. Bridge
* Velachery Flyover

Water|

* Chennai Port
* Kamarajar Port
* Kattupalli Shipyard
* Royapuram fishing harbour

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* Commons
* WikiProject

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Urban rail transit in India

Suburban
rail|

| Operational|

* Chennai Suburban Railway
* Delhi Suburban Railway
* Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System
* Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System
* Kolkata Suburban Railway
* Lucknow
* Barabanki–Lucknow Suburban Railway
* Lucknow–Kanpur Suburban Railway
* Mumbai Suburban Railway
* Pune Suburban Railway

|

Under
construction

* Bengaluru Suburban Railway
* Delhi–Alwar Regional Rapid Transit System

Planned|

* Ahmedabad Suburban Railway
* Nagpur broad-gauge Metro

Proposed|

* Delhi–Sonipat–Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System

Rapid
transit|

| Operational|

* Agra Metro
* Ahmedabad Metro
* Bengaluru Metro
* Chennai Metro
* Chennai MRTS
* Delhi Metro
* Hyderabad Metro
* Jaipur Metro
* Kanpur Metro
* Kochi Metro
* Kolkata Metro
* Lucknow Metro
* Mumbai Metro
* Nagpur Metro
* Navi Mumbai Metro
* Noida Metro
* Pune Metro
* Rapid Metro Gurgaon

|

Under
construction|

* Bhoj Metro (Bhopal)
* Indore Metro
* Patna Metro
* Surat Metro
* Bhubaneswar Metro
* Meerut Metro

Planned|

* Chandigarh Metro
* Coimbatore Metro
* Gorakhpur Metro
* Guwahati Metro
* Jabalpur Metro
* Ludhiana Metro
* Madurai Metro
* Thiruvananthapuram Metro
* Varanasi Metro

Proposed|

* Bareilly Metro
* Jammu Metro
* Ranchi Metro
* Srinagar Metro
* Thane Metro
* Trichy Metro
* Warangal Metro

Monorail|

| Operational|

* Mumbai Monorail

|

Proposed|

* Aizawl Monorail
* Indore Monorail
* Kanpur Monorail
* Patna Monorail
* Warangal Monorail

Cancelled|

* Bengaluru Monorail
* Chennai Monorail
* Kolkata Monorail
* Pune Monorail
* Tiruchirappalli Monorail

Metrolite|

| Planned|

* Gorakhpur Metro
* Greater Nashik Metro
* Kolkata Light Rail Transit
* Kozhikode Light Metro

|

Proposed|

* Prayagraj Metro
* Uttarakhand Metro

Cancelled|

* Chennai Metrolite
* Delhi Metrolite

Tram|

| Operational|

* Kolkata Tram

|

Defunct|

* Bhavnagar Tram
* Chennai Tram
* Delhi Tram
* Kanpur Tram
* Kochi Tram
* Mumbai Tram
* Nashik Tram
* Patna Tram

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Rapid transit in Asia

Armenia

* Yerevan Metro

Azerbaijan

* Baku Metro

Bangladesh

* Dhaka Metro

China (PRC)

* Beijing Subway
* Changchun Rail Transit
* Changsha Metro
* Changzhou Metro
* Chengdu Metro
* Chongqing Rail Transit
* Dalian Metro
* Dongguan Rail Transit
* Foshan Metro
* Fuzhou Metro
* Guangzhou Metro
* Guiyang Metro
* Hangzhou Metro
* Harbin Metro
* Hefei Metro
* Hohhot Metro
* Jinan Metro
* Jinhua Rail Transit
* Kunming Metro
* Lanzhou Metro
* Luoyang Subway
* Nanchang Metro
* Nanjing Metro
* Nanning Metro
* Nantong Rail Transit
* Ningbo Rail Transit
* Qingdao Metro
* Shanghai Metro
* Shenyang Metro
* Shenzhen Metro
* Shijiazhuang Metro
* Suzhou Rail Transit
* Taiyuan Metro
* Tianjin Metro
* Ürümqi Metro
* Wenzhou Rail Transit
* Wuhan Metro
* Wuxi Metro
* Xi'an Metro
* Xiamen Metro
* Xuzhou Metro
* Zhengzhou Metro
* Hong Kong MTR

Georgia

* Tbilisi Metro

India

* Agra Metro
* Ahmedabad Metro
* Bengaluru Metro
* Chennai Metro
* Chennai MRTS
* Delhi Metro
* Hyderabad Metro
* Jaipur Metro
* Kanpur Metro
* Kochi Metro
* Kolkata Metro
* Lucknow Metro
* Mumbai Metro
* Navi Mumbai Metro
* Nagpur Metro
* Noida Metro
* Pune Metro
* Rapid Metro Gurgaon

Indonesia

* Greater Jakarta Integrated Mass Transit System
* Jakarta MRT
* Jakarta LRT
* Jabodebek LRT
* Palembang LRT
* Bali Urban Subway*

Iran

* Ahvaz Metro*
* Isfahan Metro
* Karaj Metro
* Mashhad Urban Railway
* Qom Urban Railway*
* Shiraz Metro
* Tabriz Metro
* Tehran Metro

Japan

* Fukuoka City Subway
* Kōbe Rapid Transit Railway
* Kobe Municipal Subway
* Kyoto Municipal Subway
* Nagoya Municipal Subway
* Osaka Metro
* Sapporo Municipal Subway
* Sendai Subway
* Tokyo Metro
* Tokyo Rinkai Line
* Tokyo Toei Subway
* Yokohama Municipal Subway
* Yokohama Minatomirai Line

Kazakhstan

* Almaty Metro

North Korea

* Pyongyang Metro

Malaysia

* Klang Valley Integrated Transit System
* RTS Link*

Pakistan

* Lahore Metro

Philippines

* Metro Manila Rail Network
* Manila LRT
* Manila MRT

Qatar

* Doha Metro

Russia

* Chelyabinsk Metro*
* Kazan Metro
* Krasnoyarsk Metro*
* Moscow Metro
* Novosibirsk Metro
* Nizhny Novgorod Metro
* Saint Petersburg Metro
* Samara Metro
* Yekaterinburg Metro

Saudi Arabia

* Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro line (Mecca Metro)
* Riyadh Metro

Singapore

* Singapore MRT
* RTS Link*

South Korea

* Busan Metro
* Daegu Metro
* Daejeon Metro
* Gwangju Metro
* Incheon Metro
* Seoul Metropolitan Subway

Taiwan (ROC)

* Taipei Metro
* New Taipei Metro
* Taoyuan Metro
* Taichung MRT
* Kaohsiung Metro

Thailand

* Bangkok Rail Network
* Bangkok MRT
* Bangkok Skytrain

Turkey

* Adana Metro
* Ankara Metro
* Bursaray
* Gebze Metro*
* Istanbul Metro
* İzmir Metro
* Konya Metro*
* Mersin Metro*

United Arab Emirates

* Dubai Metro

Uzbekistan

* Tashkent Metro

Vietnam

* Hanoi Metro
* Ho Chi Minh City Metro

* Under construction.

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Transport in Tamil Nadu

Transport by cities|

* Chennai
* Coimbatore
* Erode
* Madurai
* Thanjavur
* Thoothukudi
* Tiruchirapalli
* Tirunelveli
* Tiruvannamalai

Air and space|

| International airports|

* Chennai
* Coimbatore
* Tiruchirappalli

|

Customs airports|

* Madurai

Domestic airports|

* Salem
* Tuticorin
* Vellore

Military bases|

* Arakkonam
* Coimbatore
* Madurai
* Tambaram
* Thanjavur
* Uchipuli

Spaceport|

* Kulasekarapattinam

Rail|

| Rail networks|

* Chennai Metro
* Chennai Monorail
* Chennai MRTS
* Chennai Suburban
* Coimbatore Metro
* Madurai Metro
* Southern Railway
* Tiruchirappalli Monorail

|

Major stations|

* Chennai Egmore
* Coimbatore Jn.
* Erode Jn.
* Katpadi Jn.
* Madurai Jn.
* MGR Chennai Central
* Nagercoil Jn.
* Salem Jn.
* Tambaram
* Tiruchirapalli Jn.
* Tiruppur
* Tirunelveli Jn.

Road|

| National Highways|

* NH 4
* NH 5
* NH 7
* NH 7A
* NH 45
* NH 45A
* NH 45B
* NH 45C
* NH 46
* NH 47
* NH 47B
* NH 49
* NH 66
* NH 67
* NH 68
* NH 205
* NH 207
* NH 208
* NH 209
* NH 210
* NH 219
* NH 220
* NH 226
* NH 227
* NH 234

|

State Highways|

* SH 4
* SH 6
* SH 9
* SH 10
* SH 15
* SH 22
* SH 49
* SH 49A
* SH 58
* SH 68
* SH 81
* SH 134
* SH 156

Major roads|

* Chennai Elevated Expressways
* Coimbatore bypass

Public transport|

* Chennai BRTS
* Chennai RBTW
* Coimbatore BRTS
* State Express Transport Corporation
* Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
* Tiruchirappalli BRTS

Water|

| Major ports|

* Chennai Port
* Kamarajar Port
* V. O. Chidambaranar Port

|

Minor ports|

* Kattupalli
* Nagapattinam

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