PM Modi opens Chennai Metro Phase II stretch, launches projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore
The 3.7 km Poonamallee-Vadapalani double-decker section, built at about Rs 4,900 crore, is designed to support driverless operation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth more than Rs 13,000 crore across Tamil Nadu during a visit to Chennai, with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in attendance.
The centrepiece was the opening of the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II. The section, built at a cost of about Rs 4,900 crore, includes a 3.7 km double-decker structure and uses advanced signalling designed to support driverless trains.
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Roads, railways and ports
The Prime Minister laid foundation stones for highway works worth about Rs 3,700 crore, including road sections near Madurai and a proposed Thiruvarur bypass. Railway projects worth over Rs 750 crore were also launched, among them the Karaikal-Peralam line, three rail flyovers and five redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations at Palani, Vellore Cantonment, Ambasamudram, Paramakkudi and Namakkal.
Projects to improve cargo handling, logistics and maritime infrastructure were taken up at Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port and V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi.
Refinery project
In the energy sector, Modi laid the foundation stone for a Rs 1,620 crore lube oil base stocks project at the Manali refinery of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited.
During the visit, the Prime Minister said his commitment to Tamil Nadu's development would remain firm irrespective of political changes in the state. He also took part in the golden jubilee celebrations of a Chennai school.
Why it matters
Chennai Metro Phase II is one of India's largest urban rail projects. Each new stretch eases road traffic in the city's western corridor and improves links between residential areas and the IT and commercial districts.
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