Question 1

What are the key details for the project “Chennai Metro Rail Expansion Project - Second Tranche”?

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The project “Chennai Metro Rail Expansion Project - Second Tranche” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from ET Infra.

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What is the latest status of the project “Chennai Metro Rail Expansion Project - Second Tranche”?

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The status recorded for “Chennai Metro Rail Expansion Project - Second Tranche” is under construction.

Question 3

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Chennai Metro Rail Expansion Project - Second Tranche”?

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Chennai Metro Rail Expansion Project - Second Tranche”: government bodies (Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Asian Development Bank (ADB)).

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What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Chennai Metro Rail Expansion Project - Second Tranche”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Chennai Metro Rail Expansion Project - Second Tranche” to USD 240000000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Chennai Metro Rail Expansion Project - Second Tranche”?

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This Taiyo project page references ET Infra along with the original URL (https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/urban-transportation/adb-approves-240-million-loan-for-chennai-metro-expansion-in-india/125959805). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $240 million loan as the second tranche of the Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project to support the expansion of the metro rail network in Chennai Metropolitan Area, India. This tranche supports key sections of metro lines 3, 4, and 5, covering 20 kilometers of elevated and underground corridors and 18 new stations with universal access and disaster-resilient infrastructure. The project aims to provide cleaner, safer, and more reliable urban transport, enhance inclusive station features, improve travel safety, and support financial sustainability of the metro system.
Original sector	Urban Transportation
Budget

Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Rail, Government
Article published date	2025-12-17

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Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
City	Chennai

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