Chennai Metro to roll out soon

Clearance has been granted for commencing operation of the first Metro rail service in Chennai between Koyambedu and Alandur, nearly six years after its launch. But, the clearance is conditional from Koyambedu to Ashok Nagar, the trains can operate on two tracks but beyond that point, both services will be on a single track up to Alandur. The Union Ministry of Urban Development communicated this to the Chennai Metro Rail Limited authorities recently, according to officials. Meanwhile, the trains of Chennai Metro Rail too have received clearance for operations. Officials said services beyond Ashok Nagar may begin to operate on both tracks only after stations and track are complete till St. Thomas Mount.