CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) intends to install tracks on the Poonamallee-Porur route in two months.
The segment is part of Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II construction project of corridor 4 (from Light House to Poonamallee). The 118.9-km Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II project is being implemented at a cost of 61,843 crores.
According to CMRL officials, CMRL is encouraging the contractors to speed up the work because they plan to start train services from Poonamallee to Porur by the end of 2025. “The track laying will begin in July, and we hope to finish it within a year.” The contractor should be able to lay roughly 80 metres of track daily.
According to an official, the preliminary work and materials will be delivered to site by the end of June. Although the viaduct building has been moving smoothly, reports say that the construction of two stations along this stretch may be delayed due to some difficulties.
The official further added, “The contractor had identified a few issues and challenges in completing two stations on time, but we have held discussions and resolved it now.” “By the end of 2025, we should be able to open all stations”.
CMRL intended to operate rail services from Poonamallee to Power House, but building work between Porur and Power House has been delayed for at least six months.
