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The 118.9 km long Chennai Metro Phase 2 will be completed
Promised in the manifesto
The TVK government will expeditiously complete the 118.9 km long Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2.
From the manifesto: Inbam (Joy) › 9. World-Class Infrastructure › B. Modern Infrastructure, see page 79
Where it standsIn effect, in part
In effect since 11 Oct 2026.
The Prime Minister inaugurated a 14.64 km elevated section with 11 stations of Chennai Metro Phase 2 on 11 October.
So far
Inauguration of a 14.64 km elevated corridor with 11 stations
Not yet seen
The evidence does not yet confirm completion or full operational status for the entire 118.9 km rail network.
Summary written by AI from the documents below, with figures checked against them.
Documents behind this
- 11 Oct 2026 · Press releaseDIPR press release 22713
- The Prime Minister inaugurated the 14.64 km elevated corridor of Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II, Corridor 4, from Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani, including 11 stations.
- 5 Aug 2026 · Budget speechRevised Budget speech 2026-27, page 59
- The government is pursuing the construction of Phase-II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
- 5 Aug 2026 · Budget speechRevised Budget speech 2026-27, page 60
- The first stretch of Phase-II of the Chennai Metro Rail, from Poonamallee Bypass to Porur Junction, is scheduled to be commissioned for public use shortly.
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