SYSTRA to Prepare DPRs for Chennai Metro Line Extensions

Systra MVA Consulting has secured consultancy contracts to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for two major metro line extensions under the Chennai Metro Rail project. The consultancy work is scheduled to be completed within 120 days.

The first project involves the approximately 7 km extension of Corridor 4, stretching from Lighthouse to the High Court, with a contract value of ₹38.2 lakh.

The second project, valued at ₹96.2 lakh, proposes a new 21 km corridor connecting Tambaram, Medavakkam, Pallikaranai, and Velachery with Guindy Metro Station on Corridor 1. This corridor is designed to integrate the southern suburbs of Chennai with the existing metro network, enhancing multimodal connectivity at key junctions such as Tambaram, Medavakkam, Velachery, and Guindy. This integration is expected to enable smoother transfers between various modes of transit.

The DPRs will include a detailed assessment covering alignment options, ridership projections, multimodal integration potential, and technical feasibility. These reports will provide the groundwork for informed decision-making on project execution and funding.