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Chennai Metro Extension to Kilambakkam

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Source: Metro Rail Today

Project
Planned

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has submitted a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the extension of the metro line from Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam. The project includes a 15.46 km metro stretch with 13 stations and integrates an elevated road to enhance urban mobility. The estimated cost of the project has increased to ₹9,335 crore, reflecting the addition of new infrastructure fe

Status
Prospective
Sector
Rail, Road, Mass Transit, Airport, Government
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Metro Rail Today

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The project “Chennai Metro Extension to Kilambakkam” is an infrastructure initiative in the Rail sector, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Metro Rail Today.

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2026-07-22

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The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has submitted a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the extension of the metro line from Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam. The project includes a 15.46 km metro stretch with 13 stations and integrates an elevated road to enhance urban mobility. The estimated cost of the project has increased to ₹9,335 crore, reflecting the addition of new infrastructure features.

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Urban Transport

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Location

Country

India

State

Tamil Nadu

City

Chennai

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Metro Rail Today

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Sector

Rail, Road, Mass Transit, Airport, Government

Article published date

2025-02-28

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