The Latest Breaking News from Metro Rail

Political heat rises as L&T links free bus scheme to metro rail woes

Every quarter, the company is reported to be making about ₹300-crore loss with a debt burden of about ₹8,000 crore.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

PM Modi’s ‘hatred campaigns’ have failed, says Stalin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had accused leaders of South India of insulting people of Uttar Pradesh and Sanathana because his hatred communal campaign had failed to favour the BJP in the elections, charged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

CM ‘unhappy’ with L&T’s political comments on free bus service

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sends strong message to L&T over free bus scheme, warns of government takeover of Metro Rail.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Prasanna Kumar Acharya is new Finance Director of NLC India Ltd

Prasanna Kumar Acharya appointed as Director (Finance) of NLC India Ltd, with extensive experience in power and metro rail projects.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

Chennai Metro Rail submits report to extend connectivity all the way to second airport site at Parandur

Chennai Metro Rail proposes to build a 43.63 km mass rapid transit system from Poonamallee to Parandur Airport, with 19 stations & estimated cost of ₹10,712 crore.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Telangana CM seeks quick work on Airport Metro via Old City

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy reviews Metro Rail project, NVS Reddy & M. Dana Kishore present at meeting.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

Govt. has no plans to scrap metro rail or pharma city, says Telangana Chief Minister

Telangana govt. to streamline Metro Rail, Pharma City projects; CM Revanth Reddy to fill nominated posts with those who worked for party.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

A tiny junction where traffic mostly crawls

Traffic arrangements near Kasi Theatre junction in Ashok Pillar leaves residents miffed

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

T. Nagar residents fear losing Panagal Park to Metro Rail work

The taking over of Panagal Park by Chennai Metro Rail Ltd and their lack of transparency on how they plan to redevelop the park has left people fuming

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Unauthorised parking troubles residents during festive season

Residents of Chennai dread festival season due to lack of parking space; 45 lakh of 75 lakh vehicles on road are two-wheelers; city needs 2 lakh parking lots, currently only 20,000 available; Corporation has identified 5,000 slots; Metro rail work has hindered progress; Corporation earns Rs. 2.25 lakh/day from parking…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023