Chennai Metro Blue Line Route Map
The Blue Line is a metro line of the Chennai Metro, a rapid transit system in Chennai, India. It consists of 26 active stations of all Chennai Metro network and operated by Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL). Explore Blue Line metro route details, also stations list, route map, interchange, fares, time and distance between source and destination, and top attractions nearby etc.
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| Blue Line Metro Stations List 2024 | Interchange | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| ◉ Wimco Nagar Depot | ⇓ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Wimco Nagar | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Tiruvottriyur | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Tiruvottriyur Theradi | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Kaladipet | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Toll Gate | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ New Washermanpet | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ Tondiarpet | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Sir Theagaraya College | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ Washermanpet | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ Mannadi | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ High Court | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ MGR Central (Chennai Central) | ⇅ ⇄ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ Government Estate | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ LIC | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ Thousand Lights | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ AG DMS | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ Teynampet | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ Nandanam | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ Saidapet | ⇅ | 🚇️🅿️ |
| ◉ Little Mount | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Guindy | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Arignar Anna Alandur | ⇅ ⇄ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Nanganallur Road | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Meenambakkam | ⇅ | 🚆️🅿️ |
| ◉ Chennai International Airport | ⇑ | 🚆️🅿️ |
Line Details
Chennai Metro Blue Line Details
Line colorLine color is for indication purpose only. | Blue ▣ |
Length of linePhysical length (distance between start and end) of Blue line. | 44 KM |
Active stationsActive and functional stations count of Blue Line. | 26 stations |
Inactive stationsCount of proposed or under-construction stations for Blue line extension. | No station |
Terminal stationsStart and End Stations of Blue Line | Wimco Nagar Depot ⇄ Chennai International Airport |
InterchangeNo. of lines connected or interchange count on Blue line. | 2 Interchange Stations - MGR Central (Chennai Central), Arignar Anna Alandur, |
Line Map
Network Map
Interesting facts about Chennai Metro Blue line
- Chennai Metro Line 1, also known as the Blue Line, is part of the Chennai Metro. It is the fourth longest metro system in India covering a length of 54 kilometres.
- This line extends from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot. There are 26 stations in this line, out of which 13 stations are underground and 13 stations are elevated.
- The first section of Chennai Metro Line 1 from Koyambedu to Alandur was inaugurated on 29 June 2015. The entire Line 1 became operational on May 14, 2017, following the opening of the final section from Little Mount to the airport.
- Chennai Metro Line 1 operates using standard gauge tracks and uses rolling stock supplied by Alstom.
- Line 1 has interchange stations with Chennai Metro Line 2 at AG-DMS and Chennai Central.
- Currently only two lines, Blue Line and Green Line, are operational in Chennai. The Purple Line, Red Line and Orange Line are under construction. These upcoming lines will be partly elevated and partly underground.
Metro News
Chennai Metro News & Updates 2024
As part of Mahalaxmi Yojana, the government is providing free travel in RTC buses to women. But Mahalakshmi had an impact on Hyderabad Metro. The number of female passengers in the metro is decreasing as women prefer to travel by bus. Chennai Metro officials revealed that the number of metro women passengers, which had crossed 5.5 lakh last year, is currently between 4.8 lakh to 4.9 lakh.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has received approval from the Ministry of Defence for a temporary road diversion proposal to facilitate the expansion of Chennai`s metro rail network. The proposal, which involves diverting traffic through Defence land, aims to accommodate construction activities for Phase 2 of Corridor-5 from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur.
Starting next year in Chennai Metro, LCD-based dynamic route map display system with multiple information will be introduced in Metrorail trains running in the 54 km network of Phase I and Phase I Extension project. The new digital display will show the current position of the train, next station, distance between stations and even nearby destinations.
According to Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) officials, the maps will be designed to provide as much information as possible to passengers. In each coach, there are four dynamic maps and four static maps. While static maps will continue to exist, dynamic maps will be replaced by these LED backlit LCD-based dynamic route map display systems. Apart from the current location and landmarks, it will also show which way the door will open.
Chennai Metro Rail adjusts its schedule on March 3, 2024, for Southern Railways line maintenance between Central and Tambaram. Trains will run every 7 minutes from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, deviating from the usual Sunday schedule, ensuring efficient service amid increased passenger traffic.
Line FAQs
Chennai Metro Blue Line Route FAQs:
𝒜. The Chennai Metro Blue line has total 26 stations which includes elevated, overground, and underground stations.
𝒜. The Chennai Metro Blue line has 2 interchange stations those are connected with other lines of the metro. The name of interchange stations are: MGR Central (Chennai Central), Arignar Anna Alandur, .
𝒜. You should check the official website or offical twitter handle for this information.
𝒜. The length of Chennai Metro Blue Line is 44 KM, and it's terminal stations are Wimco Nagar Depot & Chennai International Airport.
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