CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has invited bids for the rolling stock contract of Chennai Metro Phase 1 which spans 45.046 km and comprises two operational metro corridors.

Tender Details
| Opening Date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Closing Date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Tender Id | 2025_CMRL_886623_1 |
| Tender No | CMRL / PHASE 1 / SYS / ARE05 / 2025 |
| EMD | ₹ 24,00,00,000 |
Contract Duration: 1410 days + 730 (DNP) days
Contract Scope of Work: Design, Manufacture, testing, commissioning of Standard gauge metro rolling stock ( Electrical multiple units) and depot Machinery & plant and training of personnel.
Chennai Metro Phase 1 spans 45.046 km and comprises two operational metro corridors.
| Chennai Metro Phase 1 | |||
| Line | Route | Length | Total No. of Stations |
| Line 1 (Blue Line) | Chennai Airport – Washermanpet | 23.10 km | 17 Stations |
| Line 2 (Green Line) | Chennai Central – St. Thomas Mount | 22 km | 17 Stations |
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