Chennai: In what may become a seamless travel experience to the airport for commuters from the rest of the city, especially from Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus, Metro Rail authorities have been considering extending the corridor from Koyambedu to the airport.
As per the earlier plan, once the segment from Little Mount to the airport was operational in less than six months, commuters on the Metro from Koyambedu would be able to get down at Alandur and switch lines to reach the airport.
However, with the new plan (extending the Metro route from Alandur to Chennai airport on the Koyambedu line), commuters can have direct access to the airport without having to get down at Alandur.
According to sources at Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), there is a provision to implement this. “There is a facility at Alandur station with which a straight trip can be ensured but, there are several factors to be considered before we take a decision,” an official said.
21/03/16 Sunitha Sekar/The Hindu
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As per the earlier plan, once the segment from Little Mount to the airport was operational in less than six months, commuters on the Metro from Koyambedu would be able to get down at Alandur and switch lines to reach the airport.
However, with the new plan (extending the Metro route from Alandur to Chennai airport on the Koyambedu line), commuters can have direct access to the airport without having to get down at Alandur.
According to sources at Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), there is a provision to implement this. “There is a facility at Alandur station with which a straight trip can be ensured but, there are several factors to be considered before we take a decision,” an official said.
21/03/16 Sunitha Sekar/The Hindu
