Coimbatore and Madurai Metro project: CMRL expediates projects worth Rs 22,000 crore
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has informed that it has placed Coimbatore and Madurai at the forefront of its expansion plans for tier-two cities in Tamil Nadu. For these projects worth Rs 22,000 crore CMRL would sideline Salem and Tiruchy project for the time being.
The detailed project reports (DPRs) for the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro projects have already been submitted to the Union government. Madurai Metro Rail project envisions a 32 km network with 17 stations connecting Tirumangalam to Othakkadai with an investment of Rs 11,368 crore.
On the other hand, the Coimbatore Metro project would feature two lines spanning 39 km with 32 stations and would cost Rs 10,740 crore.
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