Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro Service to Begin on October 11, 2026

Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro Service to Begin on October 11, 2026


The much-awaited Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro Rail service is set to begin operations on October 11, providing a major boost to public transportation and connectivity across the western parts of Chennai.

The 14.64-km priority corridor will connect Poonamallee Bypass with Vadapalani, with 11 stations along the route.

### Stations on the Route

1. Poonamallee Bypass
2. Poonamallee
3. Mullaithottam
4. Karayanchavadi
5. Kumananchavadi
6. Kattupakkam
7. Iyyappanthangal
8. Thelliyagaram
9. Porur Bypass
10. Porur Junction
11. Vadapalani

The new metro connection is expected to make daily travel easier for residents of Poonamallee, Kattupakkam, Iyyappanthangal, Porur and surrounding areas, while also improving connectivity to the existing Chennai Metro network at Vadapalani.

The opening is expected to be an important milestone in the expansion of Chennai's Metro Rail network and provide commuters with a faster and more convenient alternative to road transport.

If you want, I can also make a fully English news-head image with the 11 stations listed clearly for your Blogger post.

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