ADB approves $780 million loan to expand Chennai metro network

12 Dec 2022 CW Team

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $780 million multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) to build new lines and improve the connectivity of the metro rail system in Chennai with the city鈥檚 existing bus and feeder services.

ADB Senior Transport Specialist for South Asia Andri Heriawan stated that the project will expand Chennai鈥檚 metro rail system to provide a safe and integrated transport solution essential in improving urban mobility and making the city more livable.

The project will construct 10.1 km of the elevated section between Sholinganallur to State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu-2; 10 km of the underground section between Lighthouse and Meenakshi College; and 31 km of system components, such as electrical, mechanical, power, and telecommunication infrastructure, between Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus to Okkiyam Thoraipakkam.

The stations will incorporate disaster- and climate-resilient features and will be responsive to the needs of the elderly, women, children, differently-abled, and transgender people, the ADB said in a release.

Multimodal interchanges and facilities will be established along metro rail corridors to improve commuters鈥� experience such as drop-off and pick-up areas, sheltered waiting areas, bicycle facilities and passenger information.

The Manila-headquartered multilateral lending agency will provide an additional USD 1 million technical assistance grant to help the Chennai Metro Rail with the planning and management of the metro system鈥檚 multimodal integration.

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