Chennai Metro: Why do ticket counters close at 10 pm?
7 years, 6 months ago

Chennai Metro: Why do ticket counters close at 10 pm?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: ‘World-class’ Chennai metro services extend beyond 10 pm, but sales counters where tickets are sold close at 10 pm, making transit simply impossible for several commuters who don’t possess smart cards. While the metro stations in the entire country issue tickets till two minutes before the last train arrives, CMRL ticket counters are deserted even before 10 pm at times. Another official from the operations department of CMRL said initially they came across instances when the commuters would buy tickets past 10 pm and complain that they missed the train demanding a refund – the reason why ticket sales are halted at 10 pm sharp. When contacted, an official at the Alandur metro station said the reason behind exorbitant prices was that they were working “behind the business hours” as metro rail does not function post 11 pm.

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Chennai metro rail changes timetable of services from January 14-17
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai metro rail changes timetable of services from January 14-17

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Metro trains will operate as per Sunday timetable on January 14, 15 and 16 and Saturday timetable on January 17, a release said. Under the Sunday timetable, trains will be available at 10-minute interval from 5 am to 12 pm and from 8 pm to 10 pm. On January 17, as per the Saturday timetable, trains will be available …

Chennai Metro scraps late night service following Vijay Antony concert cancellation
3 months ago

Chennai Metro scraps late night service following Vijay Antony concert cancellation

Live Mint  

Metro services in Chennai will run as per regular timetable on Saturday following the cancellation of a Vijay Antony concert. “Attendees who have Popular Tamil musician Vijay Antony had been slated to perform at the AM Jain College Grounds in Meenambakkam on Saturday evening — with the cancellation being announced mere hours before the event. The update from Chennai Metro …

Chennai Metro Rail work near Thirumangalam signal causes severe bottlenecks
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Chennai Metro Rail work near Thirumangalam signal causes severe bottlenecks

The Hindu  

The increasing traffic congestion at the Thirumangalam signal has left many commuters irked as they try to navigate the stretch. Since the beginning of the Metro Rail work, the traffic has worsened and commuters spend 10 more minutes on the stretch,” says Askar Basha, an autorickshaw driver, who has been driving on the stretch for 17 years. Many roads closed …

Glitch in Chennai Metro Rail services, direct trains between Central station and airport cancelled on Friday
2 years ago

Glitch in Chennai Metro Rail services, direct trains between Central station and airport cancelled on Friday

The Hindu  

On Friday, during the peak morning hour, as many commuters were rushing to work, Chennai Metro Rail services suffered a disruption yet again, causing passengers severe inconveniences. According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited, the direct trains between Chennai Central and Chennai airport have been suspended. While by noon, the train services began operating as per schedule, the direct …

Metro Rail commuters demand increase in frequency of trains during peak hours
2 years, 4 months ago

Metro Rail commuters demand increase in frequency of trains during peak hours

The Hindu  

Seven years ago, Chennai Metro Rail trains were rather empty and an average of just 10,000 passengers a day travelled in them. G. Balasubramanian, who frequently travels by Metro train from airport to the Government Estate said, wants a train every three minues during peak hours. During the days before a long weekend or a public holiday too, Chennai Metro …

Parking remains a challenge for Chennai Metro Rail commuters at a few stations
2 years, 8 months ago

Parking remains a challenge for Chennai Metro Rail commuters at a few stations

The Hindu  

Chennai Metro Rail commuters, who enjoy a smooth ride beating the traffic jams, have complained that they have to spend a long time in queue to park their vehicles at Alandur and Thirumangalam stations, especially during peak hours. During weekdays, about 1.80 lakh passengers take the Chennai Metro Rail. At times, I spend more time in parking than the transit …

Hyderabad Metro reschedules timings from Monday
3 years, 6 months ago

Hyderabad Metro reschedules timings from Monday

India TV News  

The Hyderabad Metro Rail on Sunday announced that it has rescheduled the timings of its services from Monday. Hyderabad Metro Rail will now operate its services from 7 a.m. to 10.15 p.m., reaching all terminating stations at 11.15 p.m. with Covid-19 safety protocol in place. Passengers are requested to cooperate with security personnel and staff of the Hyderabad Metro Rail …

Chennai's first metro ride begins
9 years, 9 months ago

Chennai's first metro ride begins

The Hindu  

The eagerly awaited CMRL project will make Chennai stand alongside Kolkata, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Jaipur to have metro connectivity. 1:10 pm: Here is the hepline number for Chennai Metro Rail - 18604251515 1:00 pm: Announcements inside coaches; First class and ladies compartment at Chennai Metro Rail, reports Sunitha Sekar from inside the new metro train. Second trip of …

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