“The proposal is with the Union government for approval as the project is a central project,” said Chennai Metro Rail managing director M A Siddique. Commissioning of the entire first phase of the Chennai Metro Rail project is likely to be completed by the end of 2025 or 2026. CHENNAI: The Rs 61,843-crore Chennai Metro Rail Phase II project currently being implemented is yet to be cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs though the Public Investment Board had approved the project two years ago. “The proposal is with the Union government for approval as the project is a central project,” said Chennai Metro Rail managing director M A Siddique. Commissioning of the entire first phase of the Chennai Metro Rail project is likely to be completed by the end of 2025 or 2026.

Source: Indian Express July 20, 2023 02:43 UTC