Presently CMRL is operating Metro Train Services with 50% capacity as per the instructions of Government of Tamil Nadu.
- A total of 2,53,03,383 passengers have travelled in the Metro Trains from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021.
- A total of 25,19,252 passengers have travelled in the Metro Trams from 01.01.2022 to 31.01.2022.
- On 03.01.2022 a maximum of 1,35,977 passengers have used the Metro ‘Trains to commute.
Ticketing:
- In the month of January, 2022 a total of 74,879 passengers have utilised the QR Code ticketing system, while 14,60,655 passengers have used Travel Card Ticketing System.
- CMRL offers a 20% discount on QR Code ticketing (Single, Return, Group Tickets and QR Trip passes) from 11.09.2020.
- Additionally 20% discount fares are available on Metro Train Travel Cards from 22.02.2021.
Covid-19 Safety measures undertaken by CMRL:
- It is mandatory to wear face masks at all Metro Station premises and inside Metro Trains as also to maintain social distancing while waiting in the Metro Stations and during travelling in Metro Trains.
- Request all passengers to cooperate with CMRL in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.
Recent Tender:
- Tender Reference Number: PHASE-II/CORR-3/CP18A-ATW-09/2022
- Name of work: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Ballastless track of Standard Gauge Including All Associated Works in Underground and Elevated Section from Madhavaram Milk Colony to Sholinganallur of Corridor 3’.
- Approximate value of work: INR 267 Crores
- Duration of Contract: 1290 days + DLP 730 days
- Document Download / Sale Start Date: 27-Jan-2022
- Document Download / Sale End Date:
- Pre Bid Meeting Date:
- Bid Submission Start Date: 12-Apr-2022
- Bid Submission End Date:
- Bid Opening Date:
- Tender No: C4-AES-05-L&E
- Name of work: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of Heavy Duty Machine Room Less Lifts and Escalatorsfor CMRL Phase II-Corridor 4 (From Poonamallee Bypass to Lighthouse, including Depot at Poonamallee).
- Bid Security Amount (EMD): INR1,94,00,000
- Duration of Contract: 1090 days + DNP (730days)
- Pre-bid Meeting Date: 14.03.2022
- Last Date of submission of Bid: 27.05.2022
- Date of opening of Bid: 28.05.2022
- Tender Reference Number: Phase-II/C-5-CP18B-ATW-12/2022
- Name of work: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Ballastless Track of Standard Gauge including all associated works in Underground, Elevated and Madhavaram Depot of Chennai Metro Rail Project – Phase II Between CMBT to Madhavaram Milk Colony of Corridor 5.
- EMD Amount: INR 1.94 Crore
- Approximate Value of work: INR 194 Crores
- Duration of Contract: 1006 days + DLP 730 days
- Document Download / Sale Start Date: 11-Jan-2022
- Document Download / Sale End Date: 04-Apr-2022
- Pre Bid Meeting Date: 02-Feb-2022
- Bid Submission Start Date: 27-Mar-2022
- Bid Submission End Date: 04-Apr-2022
- Bid Opening Date: 05-Apr-2022
About CMRL:
- The Government of Tamil Nadu created a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
- This SPV named as “Chennai Metro Rail Limited” was incorporated on 03.12.2007 under the Companies Act.
- It has now been converted into a Joint Venture of Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu with equal equity holding.
- It is functioning at the following address.
Source CMRL- Press Release | Image Credit (representational): CMRL
