Chennai Metro Rail Halts Extension Plan from Siruseri to Kilambakkam Due to Feasibility ConcernsChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has scrapped plans to extend the Metro Rail line from Siruseri to Kilambakkam bus terminus via Kelambakkam. The decision was made due to lower-than-expected traffic levels and concerns about the economic viability of the extension. A Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) submitted in September 2023 revealed insufficient...
more... passenger traffic for the project, with only 5,000 Peak Hour Peak Direction (PHPD) passengers recorded, significantly less than the required 12,000. The presence of forested areas and industrial zones along the proposed route contributed to the low PHPD, making the project economically unviable. The 23.5 km extension, which was estimated to cost Rs 5458.06 crore and include 12 elevated stations, has been abandoned. CMRL is now exploring other potential areas for expansion that offer better economic prospects. This decision highlights CMRL's strategic approach to expansion, focusing on routes that guarantee sufficient traffic and economic benefits.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) ne Siruseri se Kilambakkam bus terminus tak Kelambakkam ke raaste Metro Rail line ko extend karne ke apne plans ko cancel kar diya hai. Ye decision traffic levels ke expected se kam hone aur extension ki economic viability ke baare mein concerns ki wajah se liya...
more... gaya hai. September 2023 mein submit kiya gaya ek Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) ne project ke liye kaafi passenger traffic na hone ka pata lagaaya, jismein sirf 5,000 Peak Hour Peak Direction (PHPD) passengers record kiye gaye, jo required 12,000 se kaafi kam hai. Proposed route pe forested areas aur industrial zones ki wajah se PHPD kam raha, jisse project economically unviable ban gaya. 23.5 km ka extension, jiska estimated cost Rs 5458.06 crore tha aur jismein 12 elevated stations hone the, ko abandon kar diya gaya hai. CMRL ab aise aur potential areas explore kar raha hai jahan expansion ke liye better economic prospects hoon.