PM Modi, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Inaugurate ₹4,900-Crore Chennai Metro Stretch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Sunday inaugurated the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail project, built at a cost of around ₹4,900 crore. Following the inauguration, the two leaders flagged off metro services and travelled together on a metro train.

The newly opened stretch is part of Corridor 4 of Phase II and is expected to improve connectivity between Chennai’s western suburbs and the city centre, while reducing daily commuting time for passengers.

Chennai Metro Phase II: 11 Elevated Stations Added

The newly inaugurated section covers approximately 15 km and features 11 elevated metro stations. A key feature of the corridor is its 3.7-km double-decker structure, designed to accommodate multiple transport routes within the same infrastructure.

The stretch also incorporates advanced signalling systems designed to support driverless train operations, reflecting the Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s broader push towards modern urban transport infrastructure.

The new connection is expected to ease road congestion, improve access to key residential and commercial areas, and provide commuters with a more efficient alternative to road travel.

PM Modi To Launch Projects Worth Over ₹13,000 Crore

During his Chennai visit, Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹13,000 crore across Tamil Nadu.

The projects span highways, railways, ports, petroleum and education, with a focus on improving transport infrastructure, strengthening logistics networks and supporting regional development.

Among the key announcements are National Highway projects worth around ₹3,700 crore, along with port infrastructure initiatives at Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port and V O Chidambaranar Port.

Three Major Highway Projects In Focus

The National Highway projects include the inauguration of the 36-km, four-laned Vadugapatti–Therkuvenganallur section of NH-744A and the 30-km, four-laned Madurai Ring Road section of NH-744A.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the four-lane Thiruvarur Bypass on the Nagapattinam–Thanjavur section of NH-83.

These projects are expected to improve road connectivity, facilitate smoother movement of passengers and freight, and strengthen links between important towns and economic centres in Tamil Nadu.

Five Amrit Stations To Be Dedicated

As part of the railway infrastructure programme, Modi will inaugurate five redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations at Palani, Vellore Cantonment, Ambasamudram, Paramakkudi and Namakkal.

The station redevelopment initiative aims to improve passenger amenities and modernise railway facilities.

The Prime Minister will also dedicate the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras to the nation, highlighting the education and research component of the day’s programme.

Port Projects To Strengthen Maritime Infrastructure

Modi is also scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several port-related projects in Tamil Nadu.

The initiatives are intended to strengthen maritime infrastructure, expand cargo-handling capacity and improve logistics efficiency. The projects involving Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port and V O Chidambaranar Port are expected to support freight movement and improve the efficiency of maritime trade.

PM Modi To Attend School’s Golden Jubilee

Later in the day, Modi is scheduled to participate in the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai.

The metro inauguration and other infrastructure announcements form part of the Prime Minister’s wider programme in Tamil Nadu, covering urban mobility, highways, railways, ports and education.