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Chennai Metro Phase 2 — Line 5 Madhavaram to SIPCOT

47.1 km corridor from Madhavaram to SIPCOT in Sholinganallur. Longest single Phase 2 corridor, connecting northern industrial areas to the southern IT corridor.

Key Facts

Status

Under Construction

Mode

Metro

Length

45.4 km

Stations

Progress

12%

Expected completion

Jul 2029

Approved cost

Current cost

Timeline

Construction startApr 2022
Original completion targetDec 2026
Current completion targetJul 2029

Recent Updates

Mar 8, 2026Milestone

Progress: 15%

Chennai Metro Phase 2 Line 5: TBM Breakthrough at Madhavaram Station

The tunnel boring machine Avvaiyar achieved breakthrough at Madhavaram station, completing the first 1.2 km tunnel section of the 47 km Line 5 corridor.

Funding and Sources

Operator: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Funding source: mixed
Source: [Press Information Bureau (PIB)]Source Reference ↗
Official Releasehigh Confidence

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