Blue Line (Chennai Metro)#Stations
{{Short description|Transit line in Chennai, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox rail line
| name = Blue Line
| native_name =
| native_name_lang =
| color = {{rail color|Chennai Metro|Blue}}
| image = Alstom_Metropolis_train-set_at_Guindy_Metro_station_in_Chennai.jpg
| image_width =
| caption = A train on the Blue Line
| type = Rapid transit
| system = Chennai Metro
| status = In operation
| locale =
| start = {{stl|Chennai Metro|Chennai Airport}}
| end = {{stl|Chennai Metro|Wimco Nagar Depot}}
| connectinglines = Operational (4):
{{rcb|Chennai Metro|Green|croute}}, {{rbox|Chennai Suburban North Line|North Line, Chennai Suburban|#{{rail color|Chennai Suburban|North}}}}, {{rbox|Chennai Suburban South Line|South Line, Chennai Suburban|#{{rail color|Chennai Suburban|South}}}}, {{rbox|Chennai Suburban West Line|West Line, Chennai Suburban|#{{rail color|Chennai Suburban|West}}}},
Upcoming (3):
{{rcb|Chennai Metro|Purple|croute}} {{rcb|Chennai Metro|Yellow|croute}} {{rcb|Chennai Metro|Red|croute}}
| stations = 26 (Operational) + 12 (planned) Total = 38
| daily_ridership =
| open = {{Start date and age|2016|09|21|df=yes}}
| close =
| operator = Chennai Metro Rail Limited
| character = {{cvt|17|km}} Underground
{{cvt|15.65|km}} Elevated
| stock = Alstom
| depot = Wimco Nagar
| linelength_km = 32.65
| tracklength =
| tracks = 2
| gauge = {{Track gauge|sg|allk=on}}
| electrification = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} overhead catenary
| speed_km/h = 80
| elevation =
| map = {{Chennai Metro Blue Line Route}}
| map_state = collapsed
}}
The Blue Line is one of the two operational lines of Chennai Metro apart from the Green line, in Chennai, India. The line stretches from {{stl|Chennai Metro|Chennai Airport}} to {{stl|Chennai Metro|Wimco Nagar Depot}}, covering a distance of {{cvt|32.65|km}}. The line consists of 26 stations out of which 13 stations are underground and the rest are elevated or on ground level. In May 2018, operations on the blue line commenced between Saidapet and AG-DMS with the extended underground stretch from AG-DMS to Washermanpet of blue line commencing operations on 10 February 2019 completing the phase 1 of the metro.
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Planning and construction
= Phase I =
In 2006, a modern metro rail system was planned for Chennai modeled after the Delhi Metro.{{cite news|title=Metro is a financial success, not just a technological one|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/mcQh3ZfkfIHQ3Q7zkwOQUP/8216Metro-is-a-financial-success-not-just-a-technologica.html|access-date=13 November 2019|newspaper=Livemint|date=11 September 2007|archive-date=13 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113161153/https://www.livemint.com/Politics/mcQh3ZfkfIHQ3Q7zkwOQUP/8216Metro-is-a-financial-success-not-just-a-technologica.html|url-status=live}}{{cite press release|url=https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pre2.pdf|title=Chennai Metro Rail Project approved by Government of India|date=28 January 2009|access-date=1 December 2023|publisher=Chennai Metro Rail Limited|archive-date=8 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408220627/https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pre2.pdf|url-status=live}} Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was tasked with preparing a detailed project report on the implementation of metro system in Chennai. Based on the report, the Government of Tamil Nadu approved the first phase of the project in November 2007.{{cite news|url=https://chennaimetrorail.org/faq/|title=Chennai Metro Rail FAQ|publisher=Chennai Metro Rail Limited|access-date=16 February 2018|archive-date=27 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227110901/http://chennaimetrorail.org/faq/|url-status=live}} The first phase was planned with two lines covering {{cvt|45.1|km}} with {{cvt|25|km|1}} being underground. The first corridor would connect Washermanpet with Chennai International Airport extending for {{cvt|23.1|km}} with {{cvt|14.3|km}} being underground. In December 2007, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) was incorporated and the Government of India gave approval for the project in January 2009.{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Centres_nod_for_Metro_Rail_in_Chennai/articleshow/2955314.cms|title=Center nod for Metro Rail in Chennai|newspaper=The Times of India|date=16 April 2008|access-date=20 August 2010|archive-date=25 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080625071526/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Centres_nod_for_Metro_Rail_in_Chennai/articleshow/2955314.cms|url-status=live}}
The construction started in June 2009.{{cite news|url=https://www.projectstoday.com/News/Work-commences-on-Chennai-metro|title=Work commences on Chennai Metro|publisher=Projects Today|date=11 June 2009|access-date=16 August 2010|archive-date=25 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825214006/http://www.projectstoday.com/News/Work-commences-on-Chennai-metro|url-status=live}} In August 2010, the contract for supplying rolling stock was awarded to Alstom.{{cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/alstom-to-provide-2000-cars-for-chennais-metro/680434/|title=Alstom to provide 2000 cars for Chennai's metro|newspaper=The Financial Express|date=11 September 2010|access-date=18 September 2010|archive-date=29 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129132421/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/alstom-to-provide-2000-cars-for-chennais-metro/680434/|url-status=live}}{{cite press release|url= https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2010/9/First-Metro-Rolling-Stock-contract-in-India-Alstom-to-provide-168-cars-for-Chennais-metro-for-243-million-20100909|title= First Metro Rolling Stock contract in India|publisher=Alstom Transport|date= 9 September 2010|access-date= 18 September 2010|archive-date= 15 April 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230415155738/https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2010/9/First-Metro-Rolling-Stock-contract-in-India-Alstom-to-provide-168-cars-for-Chennais-metro-for-243-million-20100909|url-status= live}} Test and trial runs happened on the Green line in 2013 and early 2014.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/jayalalithaa-flags-off-metro-rail-test-run/article5321219.ece|title=Chennai Metro Rail Test Run|access-date=6 November 2013|date=6 November 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|first=T.|last=Ramakrishnan|archive-date=10 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110053702/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/jayalalithaa-flags-off-metro-rail-test-run/article5321219.ece?|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Metro-Rail-Rolls-Out-a-Surprise-with-Koyambedu-Pillar-trial-Run/2014/02/15/article2057593.ece|title=Metro Rail Rolls Out a Surprise with Koyambedu-Pillar trial Run|newspaper=New Indian Express|date=14 February 2014|access-date=2 October 2014|archive-date=15 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915025103/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Metro-Rail-Rolls-Out-a-Surprise-with-Koyambedu-Pillar-trial-Run/2014/02/15/article2057593.ece?|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/chennai-metro-holds-trial-on-elevated-section/article5690070.ece|title=Chennai Metro holds trial on elevated section|newspaper=Business Line|date=14 February 2014|access-date=2 October 2014|archive-date=22 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222145830/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/chennai-metro-holds-trial-on-elevated-section/article5690070.ece|url-status=live}} After approvals from RDSO and the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety, commercial operations started between Alandur and Koyambedu stations on the green line in June 2015.{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140904/nation-current-affairs/article/chennai-metro-one-stop-short-dream-run|title=Chennai Metro one stop short of dream run|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=31 August 2014|access-date=6 June 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035707/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140904/nation-current-affairs/article/chennai-metro-one-stop-short-dream-run|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/conditional-clearance-for-metro-rail/article7155672.ece|title=Conditional clearance for Metro Rail|newspaper=The Hindu|date=28 April 2015|access-date=7 June 2016|archive-date=14 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114064544/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/conditional-clearance-for-metro-rail/article7155672.ece|url-status=live}}{{cite report|url=https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/CMRL-l-Newsletter-l-Aug-2015-l-Final-PDF.pdf|title=Chennai Metro Newsletter - August 2015|publisher=Chennai Metro|date=29 June 2015|access-date=7 June 2023|archive-date=20 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020114202/https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/CMRL-l-Newsletter-l-Aug-2015-l-Final-PDF.pdf|url-status=live}} On 21 September 2016, commercial operations commenced between Airport and Little Mount on the blue line.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cmrl-underground-stretch-inauguration/article18451008.ece|title=Naidu, Palaniswami flag off underground stretch of Chennai Metro|last=Sekar|first=Sunitha|date=14 May 2017|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=29 January 2019|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=26 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226060701/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cmrl-underground-stretch-inauguration/article18451008.ece|url-status=live}} In May 2018, the blue line was extended between Saidapet and AG-DMS.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chennai-metro-opens-two-underground-stretches/article23989294.ece|title=Chennai Metro Rail opens two underground stretches|last=Sekar|first=Sunitha|date=25 May 2018|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=29 January 2019|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=27 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227214038/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chennai-metro-opens-two-underground-stretches/article23989294.ece|url-status=live}} On 10 February 2019, the underground stretch from AG-DMS to Washermanpet of blue line was opened, completing the first phase of the metro.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-chennai-metro-rails-final-leg/article26229980.ece|title=PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro Rail's final leg|last=Simhan|first=TE Raja|work=The Hindu Businessline|date=10 February 2019|access-date=13 February 2019|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026014616/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-chennai-metro-rails-final-leg/article26229980.ece|url-status=live}}
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| Line Name
!colspan="2"|Terminals !Stations !Opened |
|---|
| rowspan="3" style="background:#{{rail color|Chennai Metro|Blue}};|Blue Line
|style="text-align:center"|6 |21 September 2016 |
| Little Mount
|style="text-align:center"|4 |25 May 2018 |
| AG–DMS
|style="text-align:center"|7 |10 February 2019 |
= Phase 1 Extension =
A {{convert|9|km|mi|2}} northern extension of the blue line running from Washermanpet to Wimco Nagar consisting of nine stations.{{cite news|date=6 December 2018|title=Track work in Metro phase 1 extension to begin soon|newspaper=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/track-work-in-metro-phase-1-extension-to-begin-soon/article25675477.ece/|access-date=6 November 2019|archive-date=26 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226001622/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/track-work-in-metro-phase-1-extension-to-begin-soon/article25675477.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|date=19 October 2019|title=First set of trains for Chennai metro phase 1 extension flagged-off|newspaper=Business Line|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/first-set-of-trains-for-chennai-metro-phase-1-extension-flagged-off/article29745129.ece/|access-date=6 November 2019|archive-date=5 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105190355/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/first-set-of-trains-for-chennai-metro-phase-1-extension-flagged-off/article29745129.ece/amp/|url-status=live}} Construction started in July 2016 with trial runs in December 2020.{{cite news|title=Opening of phase-1 Chennai metro extension stretch to be delayed?|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jan/09/opening-of-phase-1-chennai-metro-extension-stretch-to-be-delayed-2247523.html|access-date=9 January 2021|newspaper=The New Indian Express|archive-date=9 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109074440/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jan/09/opening-of-phase-1-chennai-metro-extension-stretch-to-be-delayed-2247523.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|date=26 December 2020|title=Chennai: Trial run between Washermanpet and Wimco Nagar Metro stations successful, says CMRL|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/chennai-trial-run-between-washermanpet-and-wimco-nagar-metro-stations-successful-says-cmrl-7121217/|access-date=26 December 2020|newspaper=Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226141406/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/chennai-trial-run-between-washermanpet-and-wimco-nagar-metro-stations-successful-says-cmrl-7121217/|url-status=live}} The line opened for passenger traffic on 14 February 2021, increasing the length of the operational metro system to {{cvt|54.1|km|abbr=on|2}}.{{cite web|url=https://chennaimetrorail.org/project-status/|title=Project status of Chennai Metro|publisher=Chennai Metro Rail Limited|access-date=16 August 2010|archive-date=26 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926171710/http://chennaimetrorail.org/project-status/|url-status=live}}
| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%;" |
| Line Name
!colspan="2"|Terminals !Stations !Opened |
|---|
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{rail color|Chennai Metro|Blue}};|Blue Line
|style="text-align:center"|8 |14 February 2021 |
| Wimco Nagar
|style="text-align:center"|1 |13 March 2022 |
= Future plans =
In 2021, CMRL proposed an extension to the first phase to connect the Airport with Kilambakkam.{{cite news|title=Work on 15-km Metro line from airport to Kilambakkam in Chennai suburbs may begin this year|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/feb/23/work-on-15-km-metro-line-from-airport-to-kilambakkam-in-chennai-suburbs-may-begin-this-year-2267952.html|access-date=25 April 2021|date=23 February 2021|newspaper=The New Indian Express|archive-date=25 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425185916/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/feb/23/work-on-15-km-metro-line-from-airport-to-kilambakkam-in-chennai-suburbs-may-begin-this-year-2267952.html|url-status=live}} Detailed project report for the project was submitted by CMRL in 2022.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chennai-airport-kilambakkam-metro-project-set-to-take-off/article65662849.ece|title=Chennai Airport-Kilambakkam Metro project set to take off|newspaper=The Hindu|date=20 July 2022|access-date=21 July 2022|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=21 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721010737/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chennai-airport-kilambakkam-metro-project-set-to-take-off/article65662849.ece|url-status=live}} The As of October 2023, the project is awaiting funds.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/with-no-support-from-centre-cmrl-puts-on-hold-its-plan-for-airport-kilambakkam-stretch/article67375933.ece|title=With no funds from Centre for phase II of Metro, Airport-Kilambakkam project unlikely to be taken up now|date=3 October 2023|access-date=1 December 2023|newspaper=The Hindu|archive-date=10 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231010100916/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/with-no-support-from-centre-cmrl-puts-on-hold-its-plan-for-airport-kilambakkam-stretch/article67375933.ece|url-status=live}}
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| Line
! colspan="2"|Terminals ! Length ! Stations ! Status |
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| style="background:#{{rail color|Chennai Metro|Blue}};|Blue Line
|style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|15.46|km|abbr=on}} |style="text-align:center;"|13 |{{tooltip|DPR|Detailed Project Report}} approved |
Infrastructure
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The trains are operated on {{Railgauge|standard|allk=on}} double-tracked lines.{{cite news|last=Srinivasan|first=Meera|title=Countdown to Chennai Metro begins|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 February 2013|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/countdown-to-chennai-metro-begins/article4373153.ece|access-date=3 February 2013|archive-date=5 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205052657/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/countdown-to-chennai-metro-begins/article4373153.ece?|url-status=live}} The average speed of operation is {{convert|85|km/h}} and maximum speed is {{convert|120|km/h}}.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/metro-rail-train-zips-over-city-roads/article5690361.ece|title=Metro rail train zips over city roads|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=1 December 2023|date=6 June 2016|archive-date=26 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026221155/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/metro-rail-train-zips-over-city-roads/article5690361.ece|url-status=live}} Alstom supplies the rolling stock for the trains operated on the line.{{cite press release|url=http://www.alstom.com/press-centre/2013/5/alstom-completes-in-lapa-plant-the-first-train-for-chennai-metro-in-india/|title=Alstom completes in Lapa plant the first train for Chennai metro, in India|publisher=Alstom|date=May 2013|access-date=6 June 2016|archive-date=21 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421015113/http://www.alstom.com/press-centre/2013/5/alstom-completes-in-lapa-plant-the-first-train-for-chennai-metro-in-india/|url-status=live}} The trains are air-conditioned with electrically operated automatic sliding doors and have a first-class compartment with a dedicated section reserved for women.{{cite news|last=Sekar|first=Sunitha|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-infra/all-aboard-chennai-metro/article6222070.ece|title=All aboard, Chennai Metro|newspaper=The Hindu|date=18 July 2014|access-date=15 July 2018|archive-date=15 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215081044/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-infra/all-aboard-chennai-metro/article6222070.ece|url-status=live}}
The trains operate on 25 kV AC traction catenary system.{{cite press release|url=https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2010/9/First-Metro-Rolling-Stock-contract-in-India-Alstom-to-provide-168-cars-for-Chennais-metro-for-243-million-20100909|title=Alstom to provide 168 cars for Chennai's metro for 243 million|publisher=Alstom|date=1 September 2010|access-date=6 June 2023|archive-date=15 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415155738/https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2010/9/First-Metro-Rolling-Stock-contract-in-India-Alstom-to-provide-168-cars-for-Chennais-metro-for-243-million-20100909|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/first-ride-in-a-chennai-metro-train/article5693933.ece?homepage=true|title=First ride in a Chennai Metro train|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=6 June 2016|archive-date=14 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114064544/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/first-ride-in-a-chennai-metro-train/article5693933.ece?homepage=true|url-status=live}} The electricity is supplied by Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.{{cite news|title=Metro rail sets up units to power trains, stations to meet year-end deadline to start services|newspaper=The Times of India|date=15 April 2014|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Chennai/Metro-rail-sets-up-units-to-power-trains-stations-to-meet-year-end-deadline-to-start-services/articleshow/33757188.cms|access-date=18 April 2014|archive-date=18 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418044333/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Chennai/Metro-rail-sets-up-units-to-power-trains-stations-to-meet-year-end-deadline-to-start-services/articleshow/33757188.cms|url-status=live}}
Network
File:Chennai Underground metrostation with India's first Platform Screen Doors.jpg installed in underground stations]]
{{See also|List of Chennai metro stations}}
A total of 26 stations are operational along the blue line with 13 underground stations. In the underground sections, a walkway runs along the length with cross passages every {{convert|250|m|ftin}} for the maintenance and emergency evacuation.{{cite news|last=Sekar|first=Sunitha|title=First underground Metro network by December 2015|newspaper=The Hindu|date=10 August 2014|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/first-underground-metro-network-by-dec-2015/article6299711.ece|access-date=4 October 2014|archive-date=15 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215081044/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/first-underground-metro-network-by-dec-2015/article6299711.ece|url-status=live}} The underground stations have an average width of {{convert|200|m|ftin}} and average depth of {{convert|20|ft}} from the ground level.{{cite web|url=https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/TimesofIndia20-09-2013.pdf|title=Metro's underground frame|publisher=Chennai Metro|date=20 September 2013|access-date=1 December 2023|archive-date=26 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226092603/https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/TimesofIndia20-09-2013.pdf|url-status=live}} The length of the stations in Phase 1 extension is {{convert|180|m|ftin}}.{{cite news|title=Metro Phase 1 extension tunneling nears completion|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=29 September 2017|date=25 September 2017|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/metro-phase-1-extension-tunnelling-nears-completion/article19748619.ece|archive-date=26 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226060704/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/metro-phase-1-extension-tunnelling-nears-completion/article19748619.ece|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=CMRL's compact stations have their own fan club|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai|date=29 June 2018|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cmrls-compact-stations-have-their-own-fan-club/article24283329.ece|access-date=15 July 2018|archive-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130025132/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cmrls-compact-stations-have-their-own-fan-club/article24283329.ece|url-status=live}} The elevated stations have three levels with the concourse level at a minimum height of {{convert|5.5|m|ftin}} above the ground level and platform level above the concourse while the underground stations have two levels with platform screen doors.{{cite report|title=Chennai Metro Investment Project|work=Asian Development Bank|access-date=30 August 2023|url=https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-documents/52234/52234-001-eia-en_5.pdf|archive-date=4 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604155819/https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-documents/52234/52234-001-eia-en_5.pdf|url-status=live}} The stations are air-conditioned and are equipped to be disabled and elderly friendly, with automatic fare collection system, announcement system, electronic display boards, escalators and lifts.{{cite news|last=Sekar|first=Sunitha|title=No clarity on access at Chennai Metro stations yet, say disabled|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=6 June 2016|date=20 January 2014|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/no-clarity-on-access-at-chennai-metro-stations-yet-say-disabled/article5594316.ece?ref=sliderNews|archive-date=4 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204020014/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/no-clarity-on-access-at-chennai-metro-stations-yet-say-disabled/article5594316.ece?ref=sliderNews|url-status=live}} Paid parking facilities are available for two wheelers in most stations and four wheelers in select stations.{{cite report|url=https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Parking_Facilities_Availability_2018.pdf|title=Parking Facilities Availability 2018|publisher=chennaimetrorail.org|access-date=16 August 2010|archive-date=8 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608150016/https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Parking_Facilities_Availability_2018.pdf|url-status=live}}
The line connects the northeast and the southwest ends of the city. The stations include:
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| rowspan="2"|S.No
! colspan="2"|Station name{{cite web|url=https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Line-Map.pdf|title=Chennai Metro, line map|publisher=Chennai Metro Rail Limited|access-date=1 December 2023|archive-date=8 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208073455/https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Line-Map.pdf|url-status=live}} ! rowspan="2" |Opened ! rowspan="2" |Connections ! rowspan="2"|Station layout ! rowspan="2"|Platform Level Type |
| English
! Tamil |
| 1
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Wimco Nagar Depot}} |விம்கோ நகர் பணிமனை |13 March 2022{{cite news|title=Metro Rail plans a station at Wimco Nagar depot|newspaper=The Hindu|date=5 January 2022|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/metro-rail-plans-a-station-at-wimco-nagar-depot/article38129620.ece|access-date=15 January 2022}} | |Elevated |Side |
| 2
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Wimco Nagar}} |விம்கோ நகர் |14 February 2021 |{{rint|rail}} North Line, Chennai Suburban (Wimco Nagar) |Elevated |Side |
| 3
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Tiruvottriyur}} |திருவொற்றியூர் |14 February 2021 | |Elevated |Side |
| 4
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Tiruvottriyur Theradi}} |திருவொற்றியூர் தேரடி |13 March 2022{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/cmrl-likely-to-handle-up-to-3-5l-daily-commuters-soon/articleshow/80904823.cms|title=CMRL likely to handle up to 3.5L daily commuters soon|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=1 May 2024}} | |Elevated |Side |
| 5
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Kaladipet}} |காலடிப்பேட்டை |14 February 2021 | |Elevated |Side |
| 6
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Tollgate}} |சுங்கச்சாவடி |14 February 2021 | |Elevated |Side |
| 7
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|New Washermanpet}} |புது வண்ணாரப்பேட்டை |14 February 2021 | |Elevated |Side |
| 8
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Tondiarpet}} |தண்டையார்பேட்டை |14 February 2021 | |Underground |Island |
| 9
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Sir Theagaraya College}} |தியாகராயா கல்லூரி |14 February 2021 | |Underground |Island |
| 10
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Washermanpet}} |வண்ணாரப்பேட்டை |10 February 2019 |{{rint|rail}} North Line, Chennai Suburban (Washermanpet) |Underground |Island |
| 11
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Mannadi}} |மண்ணடி |10 February 2019 | |Underground |Island |
| 12
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|High Court}} |உயர் நீதிமன்றம் |10 February 2019 |{{rint|bus}} Broadway bus terminus |Underground |Island |
| 13
|சென்ட்ரல் |10 February 2019 |{{RouteBox|Green Line|Green Line (Chennai Metro)|#{{rail color|Chennai Metro|Green}}|white}} |Underground |Island |
| 14
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Government Estate}} |அரசினர் தோட்டம் |10 February 2019 |Underground |Island |
| 15
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|LIC}} |எல்.ஐ.சி |10 February 2019 | |Underground |Island |
| 16
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Thousand Lights}} |ஆயிரம் விளக்கு |10 February 2019 |{{RouteBox|Purple Line|Line 3 (Chennai Metro)|#800080|white}} (Under Construction) |Underground |Island |
| 17
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|AG – DMS}} |ஏ.ஜி.–டி.எம்.எஸ். |25 May 2018 | |Underground |Island |
| 18
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Teynampet}} |தேனாம்பேட்டை |25 May 2018 | |Underground |Island |
| 19
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Nandanam}} |நந்தனம் |25 May 2018 |{{RouteBox|Yellow Line|Line 4 (Chennai Metro)|#f7ff0a|white}} (Under Construction) |Underground |Island |
| 20
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Saidapet}} |சைதாப்பேட்டை |25 May 2018 | |Underground |Island |
| 21
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Little Mount}} |சின்னமலை |21 September 2016 | |Elevated |Side |
| 22
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Guindy}} |கிண்டி |21 September 2016 |{{rint|rail}} South Line, Chennai Suburban (Guindy) |Elevated |Side |
| 23
|ஆலந்தூர் |21 September 2016 |{{RouteBox|Green Line|Green Line (Chennai Metro)|#{{rail color|Chennai Metro|Green}}|white}} |Elevated |Side |
| 24
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Nanganallur Road}} |நங்கநல்லூர் சாலை |21 September 2016 | |Elevated |Side |
| 25
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Meenambakkam}} |மீனம்பாக்கம் |21 September 2016 |{{rint|rail}} South Line, Chennai Suburban (Meenambakkam) |Elevated |Side |
| 26
|{{stl|Chennai Metro|Chennai Airport}} |சென்னை விமான நிலையம் |21 September 2016 |{{rint|air}} Chennai International Airport |Elevated |Side |
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Operations
{{As of|2022}}, the metro operates trains from 5 AM to 11 PM with an average frequency of one train every 5 minutes in peak hours and every 8 minutes in lean hours in the blue line.{{cite news|title=Single train trip to equal 160 buses, 3000 cars and 6000 bikes|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 August 2012|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3832896.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830014100/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3832896.ece|archive-date=2012-08-30|access-date=1 December 2023}}{{cite report|title=Timings of Chennai Metro Rail As of January 2022|url=https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/first-and-last-train-timings_terminal_NP10_P5_2300_WK2-NP10_SUN_2200-NP10_2300_FEST.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125040226/https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/first-and-last-train-timings_terminal_NP10_P5_2300_WK2-NP10_SUN_2200-NP10_2300_FEST.pdf|archive-date=25 January 2022|website=Chennai Metro Rail}} The main operational control center (OCC) is located in Koyambedu where the movement of trains and real-time CCTV footage obtained is monitored.{{cite news|last=Karthikeyan|first=K.|date=26 July 2014|title=High tech control room for Chennai metro|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140726/nation-current-affairs/article/high-tech-control-room-chennai-metro|access-date=4 October 2014|archive-date=4 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141004225518/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140726/nation-current-affairs/article/high-tech-control-room-chennai-metro|url-status=live}} In 2022, an elevated depot at Wimco Nagar covering an area of {{cvt|3.5|ha|abbr=on}} commenced operations with facilities for inspection, emergency repair and a washing plant.{{cite news|last=Sekar|first=Sunitha|date=5 May 2018|title=Metro Rail extension gathers pace|newspaper=The Hindu|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/metro-rail-extension-gathers-pace/article23778585.ece|access-date=12 May 2018|archive-date=26 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226061426/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/metro-rail-extension-gathers-pace/article23778585.ece|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last=Sekar|first=Sunitha|date=16 July 2014|title=Chennai Metro to get a second depot|newspaper=The Hindu|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/chennai-metro-to-get-a-second-depot/article6215042.ece|access-date=4 October 2014|archive-date=15 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215081044/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/chennai-metro-to-get-a-second-depot/article6215042.ece|url-status=live}} The minimum fare is {{INR}}10 and the maximum fare is {{INR}}50.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/now-ride-from-washermanpet-to-airport-takes-just-40-minutes/article26232236.ece|title=Chennai Metro: Now, ride from Washermanpet to airport takes just 40 minutes|last=Sekar|first=Sunitha|date=11 February 2019|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=11 February 2019|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327112038/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/now-ride-from-washermanpet-to-airport-takes-just-40-minutes/article26232236.ece|url-status=live}}{{cite report|url=https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Fare-chart-for-all-stns.pdf|title=Chennai Metro fare table|publisher=Chennai Metro|access-date=6 November 2023|archive-date=16 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216132211/https://chennaimetrorail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Fare-chart-for-all-stns.pdf|url-status=live}} There are six types of tickets issued by CMRL for travel in Chennai Metro.{{cite web|url=http://tickets.chennaimetrorail.org/WEB/F03?2|title=Tickets issued by CMRL|publisher=Chennai Metro|access-date=6 November 2019|archive-date=6 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190906163936/http://tickets.chennaimetrorail.org/WEB/F03?2|url-status=live}}
See also
References
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