May 27, 2026 08:18 am (IST)
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Jayalalithaa launches Chennai Metro Rail today
Chennai, June 29 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday launched the first phase of the much-awaited Chennai Rail Metro via video conference.
As part of the first phase, the overhead stretch will connect Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north.
The 10-kilometer stretch between Koyembedu and Alandur will be covered in 18 minutes.
The metro will bear four coaches with a capacity of 1276 passengers and will cover seven stations in the stretch.
According to reports, Corridor 2 connecting Chennai Central and St. Thomas Mount is likely to be ready by the end of this year.
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