PM Modi to inaugurate Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro stretch on October 11

The 14.64-km elevated stretch, part of Corridor 4 of Chennai Metro Phase II, will initially open with 11 stations. The stations are Poonamallee Bypass, Poonamallee, Mullaithottam, Karayanchavadi, Kumananchavadi, Kattupakkam, Iyyapanthangal, Thellaiyagaram, Porur Bypass, Porur Junction and Vadapalani.

The route has been ready for passenger operations after completing safety inspections and obtaining the required approvals. The Commissioner of Metro Railways Safety inspected the 14.64-km stretch in February, while subsequent compliance enabled commercial operations to proceed.

The inauguration will mark the first passenger-ready section of Chennai Metro Phase II. The complete Phase II project comprises three corridors covering 118.9 km with 128 stations, at an approved project cost of ₹63,246 crore.

According to the route plan, six additional stations—Saligramam, Avichi School, Alwarthirunagar, Valasaravakkam, Karambakkam and Alapakkam—will be brought into service subsequently. The initial service will therefore skip these stations before reaching Vadapalani.

The new stretch is expected to strengthen metro connectivity between Poonamallee, Porur and Vadapalani, providing an additional public-transport option for commuters travelling between western Chennai and the city's established transport corridors.

The October 11 event will also mark the reported first official government programme where Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Vijay are expected to share the stage since the latter assumed office.