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Key Points

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Chennai Metro corridor.

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The corridor connects Poonamallee and Vadapalani, spanning roughly 15 km.

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Eleven elevated stations are part of the new line.

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A unique 3.7 km double‑deck structure is included in the design.

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Driverless operation is possible thanks to modern signalling systems.

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Service hours start at 7 am and end at 9 pm from October 12.

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Summary

The line runs from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, covering about 15 kilometres with eleven stations.

It includes a 3.7 kilometre double‑deck section, allowing two levels of tracks.

Advanced signalling technology enables driverless train operation.

Regular service began at 4 pm on Sunday and will operate from 7 am to 9 pm starting 12 October.

The project cost around 4,900 crore Indian rupees.

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New Words to Learn

12 words
inaugurated
officially opened
corridor
a route or pathway for travel
double‑deck
two levels stacked one on top of another
signalling
technology that tells trains when it is safe to move
driverless
operated without a human driver
commuters
people who travel regularly to work or school
connectivity
how easily places are linked together
suburbs
areas on the outskirts of a city
crore
ten million (a very large number)
phase
a stage in a large project
cost
the amount of money needed
Indian rupees
the currency used in India
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