Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II inaugurated

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Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II inaugurated

11 October 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project on 11 October 2026, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The stretch cost about ₹4,900 crore and includes a 3.7 km double-decker structure, with advanced signalling designed to support driverless operations. It is part of Corridor Four of Phase II, with 11 elevated stations over roughly 15 km. The two leaders jointly flagged off the new services, and the Prime Minister rode the metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back, accompanied by the Chief Minister. The stretch was among projects worth over ₹13,000 crore launched in Chennai that day.

Stretch: Poonamallee–Vadapalani, Phase II Cost: about ₹4,900 crore Double-decker structure: 3.7 km Stations: 11 elevated, about 15 km, Corridor Four

Why it matters for exams: Urban transport projects, their corridors and costs are standard infrastructure questions for UPSC and PSC.

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11 October 2026 Source: Prime Minister's Office (PM India)

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CMRL Chennai Metro Rail Limited — The joint venture of the Union and Tamil Nadu governments that builds and runs the Chennai Metro.