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News Entry# 551724
May 10 (20:29) Chennai Metro Rail Scraps Extension Plans Due to Feasibility Concerns
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Chennai Metro Rail Halts Siruseri-Kilambakkam Extension Plan Due To Low Traffic

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has abandoned plans to extend the Metro Rail line from Siruseri to Kilambakkam bus terminus via Kelambakkam due to feasibility concerns. The Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) submitted in September 2023 revealed that the area does not meet the required criteria for Metro Rail development, citing insufficient...
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passenger traffic. The study found only 5,000 Peak Hour Peak Direction (PHPD) passengers per hour, falling short of the standard 12,000 PHPD threshold. The presence of forested areas and industrial zones contributed to the low passenger volume, making the stretch economically unviable. The project, which included 12 elevated stations along a 23.5 km route and was estimated to cost Rs 5458.06 crore, has been scrapped.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) ne Siruseri se Kilambakkam bus terminus tak Kelambakkam se hota hua Metro Rail ka extension karne ka plan cancel kar diya hai, kyuki feasibility ke baare mein concerns thi. September 2023 mein submit kiya gaya Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) ne bataya ki area Metro Rail development...
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ke liye required criteria meet nahi karta, isme passenger traffic kaam hone ki wajah batayi gayi. Study mein sirf 5,000 Peak Hour Peak Direction (PHPD) passengers per hour mile, jo standard 12,000 PHPD threshold se kaafi kam hai. Forest areas aur industrial zones ki wajah se passenger volume kam hai, jisse ye stretch economically unviable ho gaya. Project mein 23.5 km route par 12 elevated stations the aur yeh Rs 5458.06 crore ka tha, ab yeh cancel ho gaya hai.
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