The Phase I of Chennai Metro Rail project covers a length of 45.046 km network and consists of two Corridors i.e. Corridor-I From Washermenpet to Airport (23.085 Km), Corridor -2 From Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount (21.961 km). About 55% of the Corridors in Phase I is Underground and the remaining are Elevated. Out of 32 nos of Stations 13 nos are Elevated Stations and remaining 19 nos are Underground Stations. Both Corridor interchange Stations are available in Alandur (Elevated) and Chennai Central (Underground) respectively.
COMMERCIAL OPERATION
The Phase I was commissioned in stage wise. The first segment of section between Alandur to Koyambedu was commissioned on 29th June, 2015. The first Underground line between Thirumangalam Metro Station to Nehru Park Metro Station was inaugurated on 14th May, 2017. The Underground stretches – Nehru Park Metro Station to Chennai Central Metro Station and Saidapet Metro Station to AG-DMS Metro Station were opened a year later on 25th May, 2018. On 10th February 2019, the Underground stretch from AG-DMS to Washermenpet of blue line was opened, completing 45 km network under the Phase I of the Metro Rail Project.
PHASE I EXTENSION
Phase I Extension covers a length of 9.05 Km from Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar. It consists of 9 nos. of Stations and Elevated depot. In this, 7 nos. are Elevated Stations and the remaining 2 nos. are Underground Stations.
APPROVAL OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
The Government of India have approved the Chennai Metro Rail project on 15thJune, 2016.
LOAN AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN
The estimated base cost of this project is about 3770/- Cr (Rupees Three thousand seven hundred and seventy crores only). Out of this, 57% of loan amount was granted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the balance 43% amount being contributed by the Central and State Governments. The loan agreement between the Govt. of India and Govt. of Japan was signed on 31st March, 2017.
APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL CONSULTANTS
General Consultant who were awarded for Phase I of the project were assigned the consultancy work for Phase I Extension also.
AWARD OF TENDERS
Details of tenders awarded are given at the link provided on top.
COMMERCIAL OPERATION
The Phase I Extension from Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar was commissioned and opened for Public on 14th February, 2021 except Thiruvottriyur Theradi Station, Wimco Nagar Depot station. The remaining 2 nos of station was commissioned & opened for Public on 13thMarch 2022.
Phase II expansion has been planned for a length of 118.9 Km network with 128 nos. of Stations. It consists of three Corridors i.e. Corridor -3 From Madhavaram to SIPCOT (45.8 Km), Corridor -4 From Lighthouse to Poonamalle Bypass (26.1 Km), Corridor-5- From Madhavaram to Sholinganallur (47 Km). The estimated cost of the project is 63246/- Cr (Rupees Sixty three thousand two hundred and forty six only) (including IDC). This proposal is under the process and approval of Government of India.The project is proposed to be completed by the end of 2026.
Corridors | Elevated(Km) | UG(Km) | Total Length(Km) |
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C-3 Madhavaram to SIPCOT | 19.1 | 26.7 | 45.8 |
C-4 Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass | 16.0 | 10.1 | 26.1 |
C-5 Madhavaram to Sholinganallur | 41.2 | 5.8 | 47 |
Total Length | 118.9 |
Corridors | Elevated | UG | Total Stations |
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C-3 Madhavaram to SIPCOT | 20 | 30 | 50 |
C-4 Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass | 18 | 12 | 30 |
C-5 Madhavaram to Sholinganallur | 41 +1(at Grade) | 6 | 48 |
Total Stations | 128 | ||
PHASE II DPR- Approval by Government of India
PHASE II FUNDING DETAILS
APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL CONSULTANTS
AWARD OF TENDERS:
Details of tenders awarded are given at the link tenders provided on top.
S.NO. | DESCRIPTION | NO. OF PACKAGES | AWARDED | BALANCE |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Civil Packages | 20 | 20 | 0 |
2 | Track Packages | 5 | 5 | 0 |
3 | System Packages | 36 | 17 | 19 |
61 | 42 | 19 |
Last Updated On : July 23, 2024