Chennai Metro's Vadapalani-Poonamallee Stretch Nears Inauguration Amid Rainwater Leakage Repairs
The 14.6-km Vadapalani-Poonamallee stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II is expected to be inaugurated soon, potentially by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July. This new corridor aims to reduce travel time between these areas from around 90 minutes to 30 minutes, enhancing connectivity across western Chennai. However, some newly built stations have reported rainwater leakage issues, prompting Chennai Metro Rail Limited to initiate repair work to address construction flaws before the launch.