Chennai Airport-Kilambakkam Metro Rail Project
Sector: Airport • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Source: DT Next
The Metro Rail project between Chennai Airport and Kilambakkam is under consideration by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) was submitted 13 months ago but is still awaiting approval. The Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 1,964 crore for preparatory works along the 15.46 km stretch, including road works, surveys, environmental protection, and land acq
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Airport, Mass Transit, Government, Rail, Road
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- DT Next
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Metro Rail project between Chennai Airport and Kilambakkam is under consideration by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) was submitted 13 months ago but is still awaiting approval. The Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 1,964 crore for preparatory works along the 15.46 km stretch, including road works, surveys, environmental protection, and land acquisition. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Budget |
Location
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
City | Chennai |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Mass Transit, Government, Rail, Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-31 |
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