CHENNAI: Starting from Friday, a direct metro service between Central and the airport will quilt the 25-km journey in about 60 mins. The ride will cost Rs 70.
Six stations on two key underground strains between Nehru Park and Central Metro and from Little Mount to AG-DMS will open on Friday, after lacking cut-off dates by means of more than two years.
The direct service will function across two corridors to link Central Metro and the airport because the stretch between May Day Park and AG-DMS, which will link the airport via a unmarried hall, is but to be finished.
“Though a direct train from Central to the airport will now take a roundabout route via Shenoy Nagar, Anna Nagar and Koyambedu, we will be able to still spend much less money and time when compared to taking a cab or an autorickshaw,” R Sundar, an ordinary commuter, said.
Central Metro will link passengers heading out of suburban and MRTS stations in addition to Chennai Central Railway Station, where long distance trains prevent, to CMBT and the airport. Commuters arriving at Egmore Railway Station by means of long distance trains too can take a ride from Egmore Metro to the airport for Rs 60. A ride from Egmore to CMBT prices Rs 40.
Ticket fares within the city are the second highest among all metro rail services within the nation however were capped at Rs 70.
“Considering long run expansion, the price ticket fares were capped at Rs 70 because climbing fares later can be difficult and could additionally result in loss of patronage,” a former metro rail legitimate said.
At Central Metro, the upper track, connecting hall 2 between Central Metro and St Thomas Mount, and the concourse level can be opened. The decrease track linking Washermenpet to the airport by means of Anna Salai is not but in a position.
Along with the line linking Central, part of Anna Salai between AG-DMS and Little Mount overlaying four.5km may also open. Commuters can take a ride from DMS to the airport for Rs 50. Commuters on the Central-St Thomas Mount route can shift corridors at Alandur metro and head against AG-DMS.
The new strains are part of phase-1, which is partially funded by means of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). A unencumber from the Japan consulate-general here said the metro rail services can be punctual, have high frequency and supply passenger convenience. “Japan feels a sense of satisfaction in supporting the development of the Chennai metro,” it said.
Six stations on two key underground strains between Nehru Park and Central Metro and from Little Mount to AG-DMS will open on Friday, after lacking cut-off dates by means of more than two years.
The direct service will function across two corridors to link Central Metro and the airport because the stretch between May Day Park and AG-DMS, which will link the airport via a unmarried hall, is but to be finished.
“Though a direct train from Central to the airport will now take a roundabout route via Shenoy Nagar, Anna Nagar and Koyambedu, we will be able to still spend much less money and time when compared to taking a cab or an autorickshaw,” R Sundar, an ordinary commuter, said.
Central Metro will link passengers heading out of suburban and MRTS stations in addition to Chennai Central Railway Station, where long distance trains prevent, to CMBT and the airport. Commuters arriving at Egmore Railway Station by means of long distance trains too can take a ride from Egmore Metro to the airport for Rs 60. A ride from Egmore to CMBT prices Rs 40.
Ticket fares within the city are the second highest among all metro rail services within the nation however were capped at Rs 70.
“Considering long run expansion, the price ticket fares were capped at Rs 70 because climbing fares later can be difficult and could additionally result in loss of patronage,” a former metro rail legitimate said.
At Central Metro, the upper track, connecting hall 2 between Central Metro and St Thomas Mount, and the concourse level can be opened. The decrease track linking Washermenpet to the airport by means of Anna Salai is not but in a position.
Along with the line linking Central, part of Anna Salai between AG-DMS and Little Mount overlaying four.5km may also open. Commuters can take a ride from DMS to the airport for Rs 50. Commuters on the Central-St Thomas Mount route can shift corridors at Alandur metro and head against AG-DMS.
The new strains are part of phase-1, which is partially funded by means of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). A unencumber from the Japan consulate-general here said the metro rail services can be punctual, have high frequency and supply passenger convenience. “Japan feels a sense of satisfaction in supporting the development of the Chennai metro,” it said.
Central-airport metro ride to cost Rs 70
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