TN Govt to Set Up Multimodal Transport Terminals in Guindy & Washermanpet
In a bid to enhance seamless connectivity, the Tamil Nadu government has proposed two multimodal transport terminals at Guindy and Washermanpet, each costing ₹50 crore. Announced by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu in the state budget, these terminals will integrate bus, suburban railway, and metro services for better passenger convenience.
Additionally, the government plans to deploy 1,125 electric buses across Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai with financial aid from the World Bank and German Development Bank (KfW). A ₹2,000 crore incentive fund will be created in 2025-26 to boost the efficiency of State Transport Undertakings.
Under the Chennai City Partnership Programme, ₹646 crore will be allocated to improve Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) services. The government will also expand the 1997 mini-bus scheme to cover 2,000 routes, benefiting rural areas near urban hubs.
A total of ₹12,964 crore has been earmarked for the transport sector, including ₹1,031 crore for the procurement of 3,000 new buses and ₹120 crore for refurbishing 750 existing buses.
