PM Modi Opens Chennai Metro Phase II Stretch in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II.

He also launched infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 13,000 crore across Tamil Nadu. The programme covered metro rail, national highways, railways, ports, petroleum, and scientific research, according to PTI.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar accompanied the PM at the metro inauguration.

Modi said the programme includes many completed projects and the foundation for new ones.

He said some will make digital travel easier, while others will strengthen industry and trade and create jobs for young people.

Chennai Metro Phase II Stretch

The new stretch connects Poonamallee Bypass with Vadapalani. It forms part of Corridor 4 of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II. It was built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore.

• Length: 15-km elevated section
• Stations: 11
• Includes a 3.7-km double-decker structure
• Connects with the Phase I network at Vadapalani for interchange

The PM flagged off a driverless train at Porur Bypass station. He then rode the metro to Poonamallee Bypass and back, accompanied by CM Vijay.

Highways and Railways

Modi inaugurated two highway sections and laid the foundation stone for another. The combined package is valued at around Rs 3,700 crore.

The projects aim to strengthen regional connectivity, improve passenger and freight movement, and reduce travel times.

He also dedicated railway projects worth more than Rs 750 crore. These include the Karaikal-Peralam railway line and three rail flyovers in Coimbatore and nearby areas.

The flyovers are meant to reduce congestion at busy railway crossings, cut waiting times, and improve road safety.

Five redeveloped stations were inaugurated under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Palani, Vellore Cantonment, Ambasamudram, Paramakkudi, and Namakkal.

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Port Projects

At Chennai Port, four projects were inaugurated. These include a paved storage yard, four export-import godowns, an upgraded cruise terminal, and a Seafarers Club.

At V.O. Chidambaranar Port, the PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for eight projects. They aim to expand cargo capacity and support the shift to cleaner maritime energy.

At Kamarajar Port, he inaugurated the Coal Berth-3 project and laid the foundation for dredging works for Container Terminal Phase I, Stage II.

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Petroleum and Research

Modi laid the foundation stone for a Group II/III Lube Oil Base Stocks project at CPCL's Manali refinery. It will cost about Rs 1,620 crore and have a capacity of 270,000 tonnes per annum.

He also dedicated the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras to the nation.

He launched a scientific mission to map more than 100 human brains into 3D atlases at cellular resolution. He also released C-STROKE, a human ischaemic stroke atlas with over 1,000 annotated microscopic sections.

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