Chennai Metro Rail to Construct New St. Thomas Mount Station
Posted on: 16/Oct/2023 2:17:27 PM
Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) has revised its plans for Phase II and decided to build a new station at St. Thomas Mount, adjacent to the existing station. Originally, the existing station from Phase I was intended to be used to save costs, but due to technical difficulties, this plan has been modified.
The new station will be in close proximity to the current Metro Rail station, and a connecting tube at the concourse level will link both stations. This connection will enable passengers to easily transfer between the two corridors, providing enhanced connectivity.
With approximately 5,500 commuters currently using the existing St. Thomas Mount station, the addition of a new station for Phase II will not only benefit users of both Metro Rail networks but also those accessing the nearby suburban station.
The Adambakkam - St Thomas Mount stretch, part of corridor 5, is expected to be operational after 2027. The locations connecting Phase I and Phase II networks include Nandanam, Vadapalani, St. Thomas Mount, Koyambedu, Alandur, and Kilpauk.
