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Platform screen doors to be introduced at CMRL stations in City

The doors will open only after the train arrives and comes to a halt at the platform, helping prevent accidents and improving passenger safety, said a Daily Thanthi report.

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Updated:17th Dec, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Metro Rail plays a vital role in Chennai’s public transport system, with services currently operating between Central–St Thomas Mount and Wimco Nagar–Airport, catering to lakhs of commuters daily.

As part of Phase II, Metro Rail works are under way on the 26-km corridor between Poonamallee and Lighthouse.

Construction on the 10-km stretch from Poonamallee to Porur Junction has been completed, and driverless Metro trains have successfully undergone trial runs three times on this section.

As part of Phase II, Metro Rail works are under way on the 26-km corridor between Poonamallee and Lighthouse.

Construction on the 10-km stretch from Poonamallee to Porur Junction has been completed, and driverless Metro trains have successfully undergone trial runs three times on this section.

As part of Phase II, Metro Rail works are under way on the 26-km corridor between Poonamallee and Lighthouse.

Construction on the 10-km stretch from Poonamallee to Porur Junction has been completed, and driverless Metro trains have successfully undergone trial runs three times on this section.

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Platform screen doors to be introduced at CMRL stations in City

The doors will open only after the train arrives and comes to a halt at the platform, helping prevent accidents and improving passenger safety, said a Daily Thanthi report.

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