Transport

கூவத்தின் கரைகளிலிருந்து வெளியேற்றப்பட்டவர்களின் வாழ்வில் விடிவு பிறக்குமா?

July 3, 2018 Jagadheeswaran D

A concerned citizen accompanies an official on his visit to the Navalur Padappai slum resettlement colonies, and comes back saddened, not only by the pathetic living conditions and lack of facilities there, but also the extreme apathy of the government.

How to locate Chennai Airport Metro station, Tirusulam suburban rail station

June 30, 2018 G Ananthakrishnan

These are among the several ways to reach the city once you’ve arrived at the Chennai airport. But thanks to obscure signage, they may not be easy to locate for the first-time traveller. Here’s a quick guide.

Chennai Buzz: Water meters for commercial users, Chennai Metro Phase 2 update and more!

June 25, 2018 Sandhya Raju

Did you catch all the news about Chennai last week? A quick look at some important stories that made the headlines.

Why MTC is sinking and taking Chennai Metro with it

June 19, 2018 G Ananthakrishnan

Chennai Metro continues to have poor traffic numbers, thanks to absolutely no effort from MTC to integrate its small buses services to the train network and provide last mile connectivity from the stations. MTC is also losing heavily to the illegal share autos, but doing nothing about it!

Chennai Buzz : Metro footfalls dip, Parks maintenance to be privatised, new desalination plant and more!

June 4, 2018 Sandhya Raju

Chennai Metro plans last mile connectivity even as usage falls after period of free rides, Corporation proposes privatising maintenance of parks, Pallikaranai marsh restoration continues, and a mega desalination plant is on the anvil, in this week’s news round up

Will new underground stretch put Chennai Metro on the path to profits?

May 31, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Chennai Metro Rail has inaugurated two new sections, making Chennai the only Indian city to have all its transport hubs – Koyambedu, Central and Airport – connected by Metro. However, high fares continue to keep occupancy low. Will CMRL’s strategy of providing free rides to attract commuters be successful in breaking the jinx?

Chennai Buzz: Next phase of Metro opened, protests against Thoothukudi violence, Metrowater tariff hike and more!

May 28, 2018 Sandhya Raju

The new phase of the Metro connects Chennai’s airport, bus terminus and major train stations, Metrowater hikes tanker tariff without prior information, Chennai citizens protest Thoothukudi violence and Arappor Iyakkam demands Lokayukta in TN, in this week’s news round up

Chennai Buzz: Cleaning up after DefExpo, Cashless payment of traffic fines, a rail expo and more!

May 21, 2018 Meenakshi Ramesh

A month after DefExpo, citizens spot trash and debris strewn at the site, and traffic police go cashless for payment of fines, an international rail expo draws enthusiasts and experts alike, and there are encouraging signs of solar power use in public buildings. The week that was!