Brief
Modi and Tamil Nadu chief inaugurate Rs 49 billion Chennai Metro stretch
The launch included a UPI ticket purchase, inaugural ride and simultaneous roll‑out of road, rail and port projects worth billions.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay opened the Poonamallee‑Vadapalani corridor of Chennai Metro Phase‑2 on Sunday, a stretch built at an estimated cost of Rs 49 billion.
What happened
Modi and Vijay flagged off the first train at Porur Bypass Road Metro station, then travelled to Poonamallee and back. The Prime Minister bought his ticket via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) before boarding. During the ride he interacted with students and workers while officials briefed him on the new line, which will initially serve 11 stations, according to IANS.
What the reports add
The Gulf News report notes that the inauguration was part of Modi’s first visit to Chennai since the Vijay government took office. It also lists other infrastructure projects launched the same day: national‑highway works worth about Rs 37 billion, railway projects exceeding Rs 7.5 billion, and four port‑related projects at Chennai Port, plus developments at VO Chidambaranar and Kamarajar ports.
What was said
The article does not contain direct quotations, but describes Modi’s actions – purchasing a ticket via UPI and meeting students and workers – as part of the ceremony.
How it came about
The metro expansion follows recent Tamil Nadu initiatives such as the widened Vetri Payanam free‑travel scheme (Felo coverage) and ongoing infrastructure upgrades across the state. Earlier this month, the state also awarded cricketer Washington Sundar a cash prize for his Asian Games performance (Felo coverage).
Key facts
- The Poonamallee‑Vadapalani corridor of Chennai Metro Phase‑2 was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and CM C. Joseph Vijay. (gulfnews.com)
- The stretch was built at a reported cost of Rs 49 billion. (gulfnews.com)
- Modi purchased his metro ticket using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). (gulfnews.com)
- Road, railway and port projects worth roughly Rs 45 billion were also launched on the same day. (gulfnews.com)
- The first phase of the new metro line will cover 11 stations. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Modi Inaugurates Rs49 Billion Chennai Metro Stretch, Expanding Tamil Nadu's Infrastructure”
