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Chennai Metro Rail has reported zero accidents due to door entrapment

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.

A total of 1,01,46,769 passengers travelled on Chennai Metro trains between September 1 and September 30, 2025.

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.

The upcoming corridors will support Chennai’s evolving mobility needs and sustainable urban growth. (Image: CMRL/Website)

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.

Apply for CMRL-sponsored 1-year PG diploma in Metro Rail Tech and Management programme at IIT Madras

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.