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Chennai Metro Phase 1: CMRL to install Anti-Drag Passenger Door feature on 52 trains - Here's why

October 27, 2025 9:32 pm

Chennai Metro Anti-Drag feature: Currently, CMRL’s metro trains are fitted with automatic sliding doors equipped with an obstacle detection system that identifies objects obstructing the doors during closure at stations.

Diwali 2025: Chennai metro revises train timings on October 20-21

October 19, 2025 7:18 pm

Chennai Metro Diwali train timings: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced revised train timings for the Diwali holidays on October 20 and 21.

DPR work to begin soon for two key corridors of Chennai Metro Rail - Check routes

August 17, 2025 6:39 pm

Chennai Metro Rail Project: The preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for two major Chennai Metro Rail corridors will commence soon.

DMRC to operate three upcoming corridors of Chennai Metro

April 03, 2025 9:18 pm

DMRC will also manage maintenance depots at Madhavaram, Poonamallee, and Semmancheri.

Behind Centre’s nod for Chennai Metro II, signal to NDA allies and DMK

October 06, 2024 12:42 am

The Cabinet clearance on Thursday was welcomed by the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, with CM Stalin thanking PM Modi for it.

IIT Madras offers PG diploma in Metro Rail Tech and Management, GATE score required

June 25, 2024 6:14 pm

Students with a BE or BTech degree in civil, electrical, electronics and communication, electrical and electronics and mechanical engineering with 70 per cent marks and a valid GATE score can register for the programme

Chennai Metro introduces ‘Pink Squad’ to provide additional safety for women commuters

February 19, 2024 8:07 am

“Apart from being well trained in martial arts and self-defence techniques, the Pink squad members are also trained in customer service and communication skills,” the CMRL noted.

Chennai Metro launches digital QR-based tickets, PhonePe to host facility

November 18, 2023 9:30 am

According to officials, passengers will now be able to book digital QR-based tickets directly from PhonePe’s Switch platform.

Puja special: Additional buses announced from Chennai, Metro to run extended hours on October 20, 21

October 19, 2023 7:14 pm

As per reports, 2,265 buses will be operated against the usual of 2,100 buses from October 20 to October 22.

Chennai Metro submits feasibility reports for Phase II project extension

September 21, 2023 1:34 pm

According to officials, the proposed Koyambedu to Avadi elevated metro line is an extension of corridor 5 of Phase II.

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