128 stations planned along 118.9 km of metro route
The Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs for Rs.63,246 crore Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II comprising three corridors with 128 stations along the 118.9 km lines to be completed by 2027 globaltenders .
Once Phase-II is fully operational, the Chennai city will have a total Metro Rail network of 173 km ted.europa.eu/en/ .
The Phase II Project comprises following three corridors sbi.com.in/ :
Corridor – (i): from Madhavaram to SIPCOT for a length of 45.8 km with 50 stations conexpoconagg ;
Corridor – (ii): from Lighthouse to Poonamalle Bypass for a length of 26.1 km with 30 stations; and nseindia
Corridor – (iii): from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur for a length of 47 km with 48 stations bseindia .
Once Phase-II is fully operational, the Chennai city will have a total Metro Rail network of 173 km, the Cabinet said on 3 Oct jpx.co.jp .
Benefits and Bolstering Growth deutsche-boerse :
The Phase-II of Chennai Metro Rail Project represents a significant advancement in the city’s infrastructure development. Phase-II acts as a major expansion of the Metro Rail Network in the city sgx .
Enhanced Connectivity: Phase-II will add approximately 118.9 Km of new metro lines chennaimetrorail .
The Corridors of Phase-II connects North to South and East to the West of Chennai passing through the major influence areas at Madhavaram, Perambur, Thirumayilai, Adyar, Sholinganallur, SIPCOT, Kodambakkam, Vadapalani, Porur, Villivakkam, Anna Nagar, St. Thomas Mount connecting large number of industrial, commercial, residential and institutional establishments and also provides effective Public Transport for the work force engaged in these clusters and connectivity to various parts of the city unfccc.int/.
It will extend connectivity to rapidly growing areas like Sholinganallur, which serves as a hub for the south Chennai IT corridor euronext.com.
By connecting Sholinganallur via ELCOT, the metro corridor will cater to the transportation needs of the burgeoning IT workforce hkex.com.hk.
Reduction in Traffic Congestion: Metro Rail as an efficient alternate road transport and with Phase-II as an extension to the Metro Rail network in the Chennai city is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and will be particularly impactful on heavily congested routes of the city. Reduction in road traffic can lead to smoother movement of vehicles, reduction in travel time, increasing overall road safety etc tataprojects .
Environmental Benefits: With the addition of Phase-II Metro Rail Project and increase in overall Metro Rail Network in Chennai city, can significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel-based transport sse.com.cn.
Economic Growth: Reduced travel times and improved access to different parts of the city can enhance productivity by allowing individuals to reach their workplaces more efficiently euronext.com.
The construction and operation of Phase-II will generate numerous jobs in various sectors, from construction workers to administrative staff and maintenance personnel. Also, the enhanced connectivity can stimulate local businesses, especially in areas near new metro stations which can also attract investment and development in previously less accessible regions investindia.gov .
Social Impact: The expansion of Phase-II Metro Rail network in Chennai will provide more equitable access to public transport, benefiting diverse socio-economic groups and reducing transport disparities which will contribute to a higher quality of life by reducing commute times and improving access to essential services iba.org.in.
The Phase-II Chennai Metro Rail Project is set to be a transformative development for the city. It promises to deliver enhanced connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, environmental benefits, economic growth, and improved quality of life niifindia.in .
By addressing key urban challenges and providing a foundation for future expansion, Phase-II will play a crucial role in shaping the city’s development trajectory and sustainability, the Cabinet said nasdaq . fiinews.com
