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Chennai Metro Rail Limited

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Metro rail operator in Tamil Nadu, India

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Headquarters of CMRL
Company typeState owned
IndustryPublic transport
Founded3 December 2007; 17 years ago (3 December 2007)
HeadquartersMetroS,Anna Salai,Nandanam,
Area served
Chennai
Key people
M.A. Siddique,MD[1][2]
ServicesChennai Metro
RevenueIncrease₹486.55 crore (US$58 million)[3] (2022–23)
Increase₹272.26 crore (US$32 million) (2022–23)
Increase₹−566.74 crore (US$−67 million) (2022–23)
Total assetsIncrease₹33,683.79 crore (US$4.0 billion) (2022–23)
Total equityIncrease₹5,731.59 crore (US$680 million) (2022–23)
Owners
Number of employees
352 (regular)
185 (contract)[3] (2023)
Websitechennaimetrorail.org

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is acentre-statejoint venture that built and operates theChennai Metro. It was established in 2007 and is headquartered inChennai. CMRL is also involved in the planning and implementation of othermetro rail andmonorail projects in Tamil Nadu.

History

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Government of Tamil Nadu approved theChennai Metro project in November 2007. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), aSPV was established in December 2007 as ajoint venture between theGovernment of India andGovernment of Tamil Nadu, and is headquartered inChennai.[4][5] In June 2015, commercial operations of the Chennai metro started and the first phase was completed by February 2019.[6][7] Since 2019, CMRL is involved in the construction of the second phase of the Chennai metro.[8][9]

Administration and operations

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CMRL is headquartered at MetroS building inAnna Salai,Nandanam.[10][11] The company is headed by a board consisting of 12 directors, five nominated by Government of India including thechairman, five nominated by Government of Tamil Nadu including theManaging director and two full time operational directors.[2][4] The main operational control center (OCC) is located inKoyambedu where the movement of trains and real-timeCCTV footage obtained is monitored.[12] As of 2024[update], CMRL operates twocolour-coded lines covering a length of 54.1 km (33.6 mi).[13][14] Chennai Metro maintains depots at Koyambedu andWimco Nagar, which house maintenance workshops, stabling lines, test tracks and washing plant for the trains.[15][16][17]

Financials[3]
Financial Year (FY)2021-222022-23
Revenue (₹Cr)210.85486.55
Operating income (₹Cr)129.22272.26
Net profit (₹Cr)−85.79−34.03
Profit before tax (₹Cr)−722.98−566.74

Other projects

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CMRL will take overChennai Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) system fromSouthern Railway once the under construction expansion of MRTS is complete.[18] It is also involved in the planning oflight rail and extension of metro in Chennai.[19][20][21] CMRL also undertakes other projects including the development of metro rail transport in the cities ofCoimbatore,Madurai andTiruchirapalli.[22]

CMRL developed theKathipara Urban Square as a multi-modal transport hub with parking and recreational areas.[23] In 2023, it proposed the development ofCentral Square around its headquarters with commercial complexes and multi-storied buildings.[24] In April 2025, CMRL announced that it has identified public spaces inAdyar andVelachery which would be transformed into public utility spaces similar to the Kathipara Urban Square.[25] In August 2025, it launched a beautification project covering Chennai’sBroken Bridge and nearby areas. The proposed plan also included developing the areas beneath theIndira Nagar MRTS station and the rail over bridge nearVelachery railway station into public utility spaces.[26]

Systems

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Operational

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SystemLocaleLinesStationsLength[27]OpenedAnnual ridership (2024)
OperationalUnder Construction[21]Planned[20][28]
Chennai MetroChennai521254.61 km (33.93 mi)[29]118.9 km (73.9 mi)90.16 km (56.02 mi)29 June 2015105.24 million[30]

In development

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As of 10 September 2025

  Proposed

SystemLocaleLinesStationsLength (planned)
Coimbatore MetroCoimbatore[22][31]240[32]45.87 km (28.50 mi)
Madurai MetroMadurai[22][31]120[33]31 km (19 mi)
Tiruchirappalli MetroTiruchirapalli[22][34]11510 km (6.2 mi)

References

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  1. ^"More Metro Rail lines needed per Chennai's Comprehensive Mobility Plan: CMRL Managing Director".The Hindu. 18 November 2023.Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved1 June 2024.
  2. ^ab"Senior Management". Chennai Metro Rail Limited. 24 November 2023.Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved1 June 2024.
  3. ^abcCMRL Annual Report 2022-23(PDF) (Report). Chennai Metro Rail Limited.Archived(PDF) from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved1 June 2024.
  4. ^ab"Centre to have equal say as state in Chennai metro rail".The Economic Times. 25 April 2009.Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved1 June 2024.
  5. ^"Chennai Metro Rail FAQ". Chennai Metro Rail Limited.Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved16 February 2018.
  6. ^Chennai Metro Newsletter - August 2015(PDF) (Report). Chennai Metro. 29 June 2015.Archived(PDF) from the original on 20 October 2023. Retrieved7 June 2023.
  7. ^Simhan, TE Raja (10 February 2019)."PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro Rail's final leg".The Hindu Businessline.Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved13 February 2019.
  8. ^Sekar, Sunitha (2 August 2016)."1800 km, 180 stations: Unveiling Phase II of Metro".The Hindu.Archived from the original on 26 December 2016. Retrieved24 January 2017.
  9. ^Sekar, Sunitha."Detailed project report for Phase II of Metro Rail ready".The Hindu.Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved24 January 2017.
  10. ^"About us".Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). Chennai Metro Rail Limited. 19 November 2015.Archived from the original on 10 June 2024. Retrieved1 June 2024.
  11. ^"New Nandanam metro rail HQ to be inaugurated this month".The Times of India. 15 September 2022.Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved1 June 2024.
  12. ^Karthikeyan, K. (26 July 2014)."High tech control room for Chennai metro".Deccan Chronicle.Archived from the original on 4 October 2014. Retrieved4 October 2014.
  13. ^"Chennai Metro, line map"(PDF). Chennai Metro Rail Limited.Archived(PDF) from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved1 December 2023.
  14. ^"Single train trip to equal 160 buses, 3000 cars and 6000 bikes".The Hindu. 29 August 2012. Archived fromthe original on 30 August 2012. Retrieved1 December 2023.
  15. ^Sekar, Sunitha (5 September 2017)."CMRL takes the fight to birds".The Hindu.Archived from the original on 6 September 2017. Retrieved30 September 2017.
  16. ^Sekar, Sunitha (16 July 2014)."Chennai Metro to get a second depot".The Hindu.Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved4 October 2014.
  17. ^Sekar, Sunitha (5 May 2018)."Metro Rail extension gathers pace".The Hindu.Archived from the original on 26 February 2020. Retrieved12 May 2018.
  18. ^"Chennai: With Metro coaches and modern stations, MRTS set for big upgrade".The New Indian Express. 3 January 2018.Archived from the original on 22 October 2023. Retrieved1 December 2023.
  19. ^"Proposed Metrolite line likely to be rubber-tyred".The New Indian Express. 7 November 2020.Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved25 April 2021.
  20. ^ab"Work on 15-km Metro line from airport to Kilambakkam in Chennai suburbs may begin this year".The New Indian Express. 23 February 2021.Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved25 April 2021.
  21. ^ab"CMRL submits Detailed Feasibility Reports for Phase II project extension".The Financial Express. 22 September 2023.Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved30 April 2024.
  22. ^abcdSekar, Sunitha (22 March 2022)."CMRL to do a feasibility study for building mass rapid transit in three cities".The Hindu.ISSN 0971-751X.Archived from the original on 21 March 2022. Retrieved22 March 2022.
  23. ^Selvarajan, Gautham (17 December 2021)."Chennai's Kathipara Urban Square inaugurated".The New Indian Express.Archived from the original on 20 July 2025. Retrieved29 April 2025.
  24. ^"Chennai Metro Rail Limited plans to build 27-storey building at Central Square".The Hindu. 27 September 2023.Archived from the original on 30 April 2024. Retrieved25 April 2024.
  25. ^Sekar, Sunitha (27 April 2025)."On the lines of Kathipara Urban Square, Chennai Metro Rail plans vibrant spaces in Adyar, Velachery".The Hindu.ISSN 0971-751X.Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved29 April 2025.
  26. ^Sampath, Nirupa (4 August 2025)."CMRL to beautify Broken Bridge area, other iconic locations".DT next. Retrieved22 October 2025.
  27. ^"Project Status".Chennai Metro Rail Limited.Archived from the original on 26 September 2016. Retrieved10 September 2025.
  28. ^MD, Omjasvin (23 February 2021)."Work on 15-km Metro line from airport to Kilambakkam in Chennai suburbs may begin this year".The New Indian Express.Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved1 June 2025.
  29. ^Simhan, TE Raja (10 February 2019)."PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro Rail's final leg".Business Line.Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved1 June 2025.
  30. ^"10.52 crore passengers travelled in Chennai Metro Train in 2024"(PDF).Archived(PDF) from the original on 22 January 2025. Retrieved10 September 2025.
  31. ^abSampath, Nirupa (25 November 2024)."CMRL puts Madurai and Coimbatore Metro plans on fast track".DT next.Archived from the original on 12 August 2025. Retrieved10 September 2025.
  32. ^Sekar, Sunitha (5 April 2022)."Coimbatore city to get its own Metrolite".The Hindu.ISSN 0971-751X.Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved1 September 2025.
  33. ^"Madurai metro: CMRL submits feasibility report, three things to know".The News Minute. 2 February 2023. Retrieved1 September 2025.
  34. ^"2 metro corridors proposed in Trichy".The Times of India. 1 September 2023.ISSN 0971-8257.Archived from the original on 26 February 2025. Retrieved1 June 2025.
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