Chennai sources stated that to provide seamless network connectivity for all its commuters, Chennai Metro Rail will now install WiFi facilities at all its stations. Meanwhile at present, CMRL has black spots in its underground stations where mobile networks do not reach and the first underground line between Nehru Park to Koyambedu opened nearly two years ago.



As per report Metro Rail has floated tenders to bring WiFi connectivity across 45 km network of Phase I and on its fleet of 42 trains. Furthermore when operations begin in North Chennai, this service will also be extended to the 10 km extension from Washermanpet to Wimco Nagar and 10 new trains. Presently mobile network services from Jio and Airtel are available between stations Thirumangalam and Egmore.

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Reportedly CMRL will also install new dynamic maps that will show commuters the route through which they travel and the subsequent stations and the existing maps are simple, just indicating what the next station is. Moreover among the list of projects announced as part of Tamilnadu budget, the Chennai Metro Rail expansion is all set cover a length of 172.91 kms including the extensions which are to be commissioned. Hence apart from this, a go-ahead for preparation of Detailed Project Reports for CMRL phase II and integrating Chennai/s MRTS and Metro has been given.


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