The Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 project has received a major financial boost as the Central Government has released ₹3,000 crore for the project in the financial year 2025–26. This development marks a significant step forward in the progress of one of India’s most ambitious urban transit expansions. The funds are expected to accelerate the construction and implementation of the 118.9-kilometre-long Phase 2 network, which is being built at a cost of ₹61,843 crore. Once completed, this phase will connect key areas of the city through three corridors Madhavaram to SIPCOT (Corridor 3), Light House to Poonamallee (Corridor 4), and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur (Corridor 5).
The timely release of funds underlines the Central Government’s continued support for infrastructure development in Tamil Nadu, particularly in enhancing urban mobility and public transport. The state government and Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) have also been working in tandem to ensure that land acquisition, tendering, and civil construction work move ahead without delays. Phase 2 is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion in Chennai, offer a cleaner and faster commuting alternative, and stimulate economic growth in the regions it serves.
With this funding push, the pace of execution is likely to pick up, bringing Chennai closer to a seamless, integrated, and future-ready metro system. The project is also aligned with the larger national vision of promoting sustainable urban development and reducing dependence on fossil-fuel-based transport.
