 | Metro rail launches feeder service between Alandur & DLF IT ParkPriced at Rs 40 per passenger, the tempo service launched on Monday will operate between 6 am to 10 pm on weekdays. |
 | Trams to run alongside cars? CMRL study to explore Metrolite feasibilityThe financial bids for the study were opened by the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) on Monday. |
 | CMDA suggests increasing FSI to 6.5 along Chennai Metro, MRTS corridorsMove aimed at intensifying commercial development along transit lines, improve accessibility and mobility for jobs |
 | Metro Water plans to collect pending dues of Rs 635 crore by end of March in ChennaiDuring this current financial year, the water board aimed to raise Rs 885 crore through tax and charge collections and the pending amount of Rs 560 crore from the previous year. |
 | Chennai MDA mulls green TDR to save waterbodiesA report prepared by consulting firm Cushman and Wakefield, which had undertaken the study for Chennai Metropolitan Area, has suggested three kinds of green TDRs. |
 | Check-in for flights at some Metro stations from MarchTrial to be held at stations with more airport-bound passengers |
| Densely populated Chennai Metro phase-II line gets smooth start“Currently, two tunnel boring machines are being used. We are planning to use two more machines this month and the remaining three tunnel-boring machines in the stretch by April. |
| Will ensure temples are not affected by Chennai Metro project: TN govtAdvocate General R Shunmugasundaram made the submission before the first bench of Acting CJ T Raja and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy when a PIL petition came up for hearing. |
 | No commercial metro complex coming up on Adyar bus depot: CMRL“There is no plan for commercial premises on behalf of Chennai Metro Rail Limited,” said L Girirajan, joint director (public relations) Chennai Metro Rail Limited. |
 | KEC-VNC JV bags Chennai Metro contractThe stretch, which is funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), involves supply of head hardened rails, turnouts, fastenings and installation of ballastless tracks in 16 Metro station. |
 | CMDA forms panel to prepare new guidelines for the reclassification of land-use in ChennaiThe Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act 1971 provides for land use variations. |
 | Sikkarayapuram quarry to supply water to Chennai in the summerThe water is likely to reach the treatment plant before being pumped into Chembarambakkam lake,” the official added. |
 | Hitachi inks Rs 1,620 crore crore deal with CMRLUnder this, an ultra-modern communication-based train control system will allow driverless train operation. |
 | CMDA to develop six acres to fund upkeep of Kilambakkam bus standTerminus likely to open next year; CMDA mulls 2 revenue models suggested by consultant. |
 | CUMTA to introduce contactless travel card in cityChennai Metro has a contactless card and Jayakumar did not rule out making use of it. Chennai Metro has a deposit card which has a closed loop. |
 | Minjur satellite town to be spread over 111 sq km, include 12 villagesCMDA holds discussion on preparing development plans for satellite towns |
| CMDA likely to surrender 75 posts, reorganise staff structureThe former chief planner of CMDA Krishna Kumar said there has been a veil of secrecy on the new service regulations. |
 | Alstom inks Rs 946.92 crore deal with CMRLAlstom was awarded a contract worth Rs 946.92 crore to supply 26 three-car driverless trains by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) on Thursday. |
 | Alstom bags Rs 798 crore order to manufacture 78 coaches for Chennai MetroAlstom has successfully delivered metro trains for Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, and Kochi, and is currently manufacturing for Mumbai Metro Line 3, Agra-Kanpur metro, and Indore-Bhopal projects. |
 | Union Minister Kishan Reddy inspects Vadapalani metro stationThe Union Minister accompanied by Chennai Metro Rail managing director MA Siddique also interacted with passengers and enquired about their experiences. |
