CM Vijay Directs Officials to Accelerate Chennai Metro Phase 2 Works
CM Vijay Directs Officials to Accelerate Chennai Metro Phase 2 Works
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, after a detailed on-site inspection, directed officials on 30 July 2026 to accelerate the ongoing Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 works, one of the largest urban transport projects in India.
Background
Chennai Metro Phase 2 comprises three corridors — Madhavaram to SIPCOT, Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass (Yellow Line), and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur — spanning about 119 km with 128 stations, approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024 at a cost of around ₹63,246 crore.
Key Highlights
- CM Vijay inspected Phase 2 progress and instructed officials to expedite construction.
- Once complete, Chennai will have around 173–200 km of metro network across five corridors.
- The review reflects the new state government's continued push on urban transport infrastructure.
TNPSC Relevance
Urban transport infrastructure, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), and Centre-state funded projects are useful current-affairs-linked static facts for TNPSC Tamil Nadu-specific sections.
Static GK Links
- Chennai Metro began commercial operations in June 2015.
- Chennai Metro Phase 1 spans 54.1 km with Blue and Green Lines.
- Phase 2 was approved by the Union Cabinet in October 2024.
Exam Notes
Memory tip: Chennai Metro Phase 1 = 54.1 km (2 lines); Phase 2 = ~119 km (3 corridors), cost ₹63,246 crore.
TNPSC MCQs
| No. | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Metro Phase 2 spans approximately how many kilometres? | 119 km — Explanation: Across three corridors with 128 stations. |
| 2 | Chennai Metro commercial operations began in which year? | 2015 — Explanation: Operations began in June 2015 under Phase 1. |
| 3 | Who operates the Chennai Metro network? | Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) — Explanation: A joint venture of the Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu. |
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