Cabinet approves Chennai Metro Rail Phase II with three corridors
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II, with three corridors totalling 118.9 km and 128 stations at a cost of Rs 63,246 crore.
Summary
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II, comprising three corridors: Madhavaram to SIPCOT, Light House to Poonamallee Bypass, and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur. Phase II will have 128 stations and 118.9 km of new lines, taking Chennai's Metro network to 173 km, with multi-modal integration at 21 locations. The completion cost is Rs 63,246 crore and the project is planned to be completed by 2027. A follow-up PIB release of 5 October said the Centre will finance almost 65% of the project.
Key facts
- Approved
- 3 Oct 2024 (Union Cabinet)
- Corridors
- Madhavaram-SIPCOT; Light House-Poonamallee Bypass; Madhavaram-Sholinganallur
- Length / stations
- 118.9 km / 128
- Cost
- Rs 63,246 crore
- Completion
- 2027
- Total network
- 173 km
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What is the length of new lines under Chennai Metro Rail Phase II approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 118.9 km
PIB (3 Oct 2024): Phase II will comprise 128 stations with new lines of 118.9 km, enabling a total Metro Rail network of 173 km in Chennai.
What is the completion cost of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II approved on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 63,246 crore
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the project completion cost is Rs 63,246 crore and it is planned to be completed by 2027.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three corridors of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II approved on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Washermanpet to Airport
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the three corridors are (i) Madhavaram to SIPCOT, (ii) Light House to Poonamallee Bypass and (iii) Madhavaram to Sholinganallur. Washermanpet to Airport is not among them.
Consider the following about Chennai Metro Rail Phase II approved on 3 October 2024: 1. It will comprise 128 stations. 2. It is planned to be completed by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Phase II will comprise 128 stations. Statement 2 is incorrect: PIB says the project is planned to be completed by 2027.