Chennai MRTS project: Operations likely to begin next year
The operation of the Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) is likely to begin in January next year. The MRTS extension would be from Velachery to St. Thomas Mount, work on which is set for completion.
Under the final phase of the work, overhead electrification is being executed, and a speed test is planned to be applied for commissioning to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). The estimated cost of the project is Rs 734 crore.
