Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has conducted trial runs on the upline and downline of a 9.5 km Porur Junction – Poonamalle Bypass stretch under the Chennai Metro Rail Phase II project.
This was the first full directional trial run on the stretch with Poonamallee depot serving as the Central Control Hub.
Besides, works like track laying and overhead electrification have been completed on the stretch and signaling installation is likely to begin in July 2025.
The project involves development of 118.9 km three metro corridors (Corridor III, IV and V) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu at an estimated cost of Rs 632.46 billion. It is mostly underground with an elevated section confined to a few short stretches and consists of 128 stations in total.