C Shivakumar
Chennai:
Could the second phase of Chennai Metro Rail be extended to 123 kilometres?
Sources in Chennai Metro Rail told Express that there are suggestions to extend the three corridors under the Second Phase identified by Chennai Metro Rail by adding another 35 kilometres.
It was earlier revealed by Express that the initial plan was to have a stretch of 88 kilometre in the three corridors. This came after officials deliberated on extending the stretch by another 12 kms by linking Madhavaram with Old Mahabalipuram Road stretch.
It is learnt that officials are now looking at the possibility of extending the three corridors to a total of 123km. This could be in addition to 45 km stretch under the first phase ( Corridor one and two) which is likely to be completed by 2017
This could mean that the city is likely to have a total of 168km of Chennai Metro Rail network if the recommendations are implemented.
Sources revealed that the plan is to extend the third corridor by further nine kilometres and extend it up till Red Hills. This means that the entire third corridor in the second phase would be 50 kilometre long.
Sources said that it is too early to decide whether this could be an elevated or underground stretch but this would serve Puzhal and Red Hills residential areas. A clearer plan would emerge once the feasibility report is out.
Similarly, the fourth corridor which was between Koyambedu to Light House would be extended towards West and extend it to Poonamallee. This means the initial 14km corriodr would be extended by another 11 km. This would include Maduravoyal and Vanagaram residential areas. Sources reveal that it is being suggested that the stretch could be partially an elevated one.
Similarly, the fifth corridor which was linking Madhavaram to Perumbakam would extend till Wimco Nagar. This could mean that another 14.7km of stretch would be added to the proposed 33km stretch.
Sources reveal that the plan to extend the corridor to Wimco Nagar was suggested from an operational point of view as the depot already exists in Wimco Nagar
This would link residents living in Manali New Town, Masilamani Nagar etc.
Proposed alignment:
Total length: 88km
Approximate Cost: Rs 45,000 crore
Corridor III: Madhavaram to siruseri (41km)
Corridor IV: Koyambedu to Light House (linking Nerkundram) (14km)
Corridor V: Madhavaram to Perumbakkam (33km)
Proposed extension:
Corridor III Extension: Madhavaram to Red Hills
Proposed length to extended: 9km
Corridor IV Extension: Koyambedu to Poonamalee
Proposed length to be extended: 11km
Corridor V Extension: Madhavaram to Wimco Nagar
Proposed length to be extended: 14.7km
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