According to sources from the urban development ministry, the Chennai Metro Rail underground corridor running between Nehru Park and Koyambedu is likely to kick-start functioning from 14th May.
The Chennai Metro Rail project officials have planned to commence the services between the section Thirumangalam and Nehru Park (Underground) from the next week.
The stations in the section from Koyambedu - Thirumangalam - Anna Nagar - Shenoy Nagar - Pachaiyappa College - Kilpauk - Nehru Park are being constructed with the latest hi-tech and facilities.
Solar panels at Chennai Metro soon
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As a move to reduce power consumption and make the most of non-conventional energy sources, the Chennai Metro Rail has planned to set up solar street lights in select stations shortly.
Metro to connect north Chennai soon
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Very soon, in not more than 5 months, parts of north Chennai are to be linked with the remaining parts of the city via underground tunnels. Between Washermenpet and Korukkupet.
The first underground corridor will soon be opened for the public, as the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety conducted inspection of the line on Wednesday and Thursday, and approved inauguration.
