Chennai Metro update: More than 44.96 lakh passengers travelled in Metro from September 7, 2020 to January 31, 2021

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) resumed its services in a graded manner from 07.09.2020. A total of 44,96,141 passengers have travelled in the Metro Train from 07.09.2020 to 31.01.2021.

  • A total of 31,52,446 passengers have travelled in the Metro Train from 07.09.2020 to 31.12.2020.
  • A total of 13,43,695 passengers have travelled in the Metro Train from 01.01.2021 to 31.01.2021.
  • On 27.01.2021 a total of 63,699 passengers have used the Metro Train to commute.

E-ticketing:

  • A total of 1,09,505 passengers have utilised the recently launched QR code ticketing system from September, 2020 to January, 2021 and 24,80,185 passengers have used Travel Card Ticketing System from September, 2020 to January, 2021.
  • In the month of January, 2021 a total of 25,692 passengers have utilised the QR Code ticketing system. 
  • While 6,30,241 passengers have used the Travel Card Ticketing System.
  • CMRL offers a 20% discount on QR Code ticketing namely Single Journey Q.R Ticket, Return Journey Q.R Ticket, Group Q.R Ticket and Q.R Trip passes from 11.09.2020. 
  • 10% discount is already available for passengers using Travel Cards.
  • All the Entrance gates at all Metro Stations have been opened for Public use considering the convenience and welfare of Public and Chennai Metro Rail Passengers. 
  • Also, all the facilities inside the Metro Stations such as Lifts, Escalators and Subways connecting the Entrance of Metro Stations are also being opened to benefit the Public and Metro Rail Passengers.
  • CMRL requests all its passengers to co-operate with CMRL security, Ticketing and other staff for a safe and smooth travel in its effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 by maintaining social distancing. 

Source: CMRL-Press Release