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  "id": 13399200,
  "title": "Chennai Metro Phase 2: PM Modi to inaugurate Poonamallee-Vadapalani line tomorrow – Check stations, timings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/chennai-metro-phase-2-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-poonamallee-vadapalani",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T11:43:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/chennai-metro-phase-2-pm-modi-poonamallee-vadapalani-line-inauguration-stations-timings-10915646/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Poonamallee-Vadapalani segment of Chennai Metro Phase 2. This 15-kilometer stretch, featuring 11 elevated stations, will connect Chennai's western suburbs to the city center. The project, costing approximately Rs 4,900 crore, boasts a 3.7-kilometer double-decker section and state-of-the-art signalling systems, which are designed to eventually accommodate driverless train operations.\n\nThe new metro service will operate on both directions between Poonamallee Bypass and Vadapalani, with trains running from 4 PM to 9 PM on the inaugural day. From Monday, October 12, regular metro services will commence from 7 AM to 9 PM in both directions, with the last train departing from both terminals at 9 PM.\n\nMetro frequencies will differ based on the time of day and day of the week. Between 8 AM and 11 AM, and 5 PM to 8 PM on weekdays, trains will run every 10 minutes during peak hours. Outside these peak hours and on Sundays and public holidays, trains will operate every 15 minutes. The timetable remains consistent, with trains running from 4 PM to 9 PM on all days, concluding at 9 PM from both Poonamallee Bypass and Vadapalani stations. This new metro corridor is anticipated to enhance connectivity for commuters and reduce travel times significantly.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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