Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail from Hosur to Bommasandra
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.’s western and southern regions
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction an inter-State Metro Rail link between Hosur in Tamil Nadu and Bommasandra in Karnataka, emphasizing the benefits for both states. The request came during the inauguration of passenger services on the Chennai Metro Rail stretch and the foundation-laying ceremony for new projects.
Vijay also highlighted the importance of approving Phase III of the Chennai Metro Rail project, covering approximately 65 km, to improve connectivity and strengthen public transport. Additionally, he called for the prioritization of other infrastructure projects, such as widening major highways and constructing elevated corridors, to support the economic development of Tamil Nadu.
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