MRTS Chennai

Chennai Suburban Network

Chennai already has a well connected suburban rail network. First service started in 1931 from Beach to Tambaram. Again two more suburban services started from Chennai Central one to Arakkonam and other one to Gummidipoondi.



MRTS Phase I

Mass Rapid Transit System is the fourth suburban network in Chennai connecting North, Central and South Chennai. First phase of MRTS was opened in 1997 connection Beach to Tirumaylai. MRTS trains go through Tambaram line and pass Fort and Park stations and then enter to the elevated section. Stations in this section are Chintadripet, Chepauk, Tiruvallikeni, and Lighthouse. It finally ends up in Tirumaylai.


MRTS Phase II

The second phase of MRTS connects Tirumaylai to Velachery but at present it stops at Tiruvanmiyur. Stations between Tirumaylai and Thiruvanmiyur are Mandaveli, Greenways Road, Kotturpuram, Kasturba Nagar and Indira Nagar. Velachery line supposed to be opened by early 2007.

MRTS Photos - Railway Station and Train Photos

Chennai Central Photos