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Thousand Lights Metro Station

Operator: Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL)

Station's Line

Blue

Station Contact

Station Layout

Underground

Platform Type

Island
Thousand Lights metro station is part of Chennai's metro rail system. It is an underground metro station on the north–south corridor of the Blue Line of the Chennai Metro system that was opened on 10 February 2019. The station is named after the famous Thousand Lights Mosque located nearby.

Thousand Lights Station Amenities

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Station Convenience Score

45
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Basic Station
★★☆☆☆

This metro station score is calculated using commuter facilities like parking, feeder bus connectivity, accessibility features, and interchange options.

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Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet

Thousand Lights Metro Station Entry/Exit Gates

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Express Avenue, LIC
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Express Avenue, LIC
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Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB
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Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road
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Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road

Thousand Lights Metro Station Line

Thousand Lights Metro Station

on Blue Line, Underground Station, Island Platform
NEXT STATION AG DMS
NEXT STATION LIC

Towards: Chennai International Airport

Platform No.: 1

Distance: 1.95 km

First Train: 05:33 AM

Last Train: 11:33 PM

Towards: Wimco Nagar Depot

Platform No.: 2

Distance: 1.07 km

First Train: 05:23 AM

Last Train: 11:23 PM

Train Frequency On Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday 06 min 07 min
Saturday 06 min/03 min 07 min
Sunday 07 min 10 min
Note:

PEAK HOURS:

  • Monday-Saturday: From 05:00 AM to 08:00 AM, 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM and 20:00 PM to 23:00 PM
  • Sunday: From 05:00 AM to 12:00 AM and 20:00 PM to 23:00 PM

NON PEAK HOURS:

  • Monday-Saturday: From 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 17:00 PM to 20:00 PM
  • Sunday: From 12:00 AM to 20:00 PM

Thousand Lights Metro Station Map 2026

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Thousand Lights (STL) : Express Estate, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014

Station on Google Map

Thousand Lights Metro Station Neighborhoods

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Shopping Place

Thousand Lights Metro Station FAQs

Yes. Thousand Lights metro station is functional and active. For any special, unexpected, or festive closures, it is recommended to check the official Chennai Metro website.

Yes, Thousand Lights Metro Station does have a parking facility. There is a dedicated parking area operated by the CMR.

No. The facility of feeder bus service is available at Thousand Lights metro station.

Yes, Thousand Lights Metro Station directly connects to the No of Indian Railways. Passengers can easily transfer between the metro station and the railway station via a dedicated walkway or foot overbridge.

Chennai's Famous Attractions and Nearest Metro Station

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Spencer Plaza Mall

  • Shopping Place
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Free Entry
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Thousand Lights Mosque

  • Religious Place
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Free Entry
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Kapaleeswarar Temple

  • Religious Place
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Paid Entry
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Express Avenue Mall

  • Shopping Place
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Free Entry
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Semmozhi Poonga

  • Nature Sites and Parks
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Paid Entry
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MGR Museum

  • Museum and Gallery
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Free Entry
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Connemara Public Library

  • Museum and Gallery
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Free Entry
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Government Museum

  • Museum and Gallery
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Paid Entry
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Valluvar Kottam

  • Monument
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Free Entry

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