The first underground rail service of the Chennai Metro Rail between Thirumangalam and Nehru Park was inaugurated on Sunday by Union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswamy.
Union minister venkaiah naidu and Tamil Nadu chief Minster Edappadi Palanisamy inaugurate the underground Metro Rail service between Thirumanagalam and Nehru park on Sunday. (Ashwin Prasath | EPS)
The new 7.63km long stretch spans across Tirumangalam in Anna Nagar to Nehru Park, providing direct access to the Meenambakkam Airport via Koyambedu. (Ashwin Prasath | EPS)
This is the fourth stretch of the proposed 45-kilometer long metro rail service in the city to be thrown open for use by commuters. (Ashwin Prasath | EPS)
The new underground stretch has a total of seven stations covering key parts of the city, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free journey in lesser amount of time. (Ashwin Prasath | EPS)
Beaming commuters ready to disembark tge Metro after the inauguration. (Ashwin Prasath | EPS)
