PM Modi and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flag off Chennai Metro Rail’s first train for phase II project, take a ride together
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the Chennai Metro Rail's first train for the Phase II project on October 11, 2026. The new passenger services will commence at 4 p.m. on the same day, marking a significant expansion of the metro network in Chennai. This development aims to enhance urban transport in the city.