Koyambedu’s Metro Rail connectivity, which was established in 2015, is set to get a massive upgrade, with stations planned for the phase II and phase III networks.
This neighbourhood boasted the earliest connectivity to the Chennai Metro Rail system, with the launch of train services for the 45-km phase I network between Koyambedu and Alandur in 2015.
In the 118.9-km phase II network, Koyambedu will be linked to corridor 5, which runs from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur. In the extension planned under the phase III network, Koyambedu will be linked to Pattabiram via Avadi.
According to officials of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a four-level phase II station is taking shape adjacent to the phase I station.
It will be opened when the stretch from Koyambedu to Chennai Trade Centre, a part of corridor 5, is completed.
T. Archunan, director (projects), CMRL, said the phase II station would have a street level and four upper levels. While entry/exit and parking facilities would be provided at the street level, property development spaces have been planned at the first and second levels, which means they could be leased out for retail or commercial or co-working spaces. Ticketing facilities would come up at the third level and platforms on the fourth.
The phase I and phase II Koyambedu stations would be integrated through pedestrian connecting bridges at the ticketing level, Mr. Archunan said.
“In the phase II Koyambedu station, we have already made a provision in the design to implement the Koyambedu-Avadi-Pattabiram corridor at the ticketing level. Like the link bridge between phase I and phase II stations, there will be a facility to connect phase II and phase III stations, too. Boarding and transiting via Koyambedu will be made seamless, and it will become a key transport interchange in the city. Residents and commuters in Koyambedu will be able to seamlessly travel to numerous locations in the phase I, phase II, and phase III networks in the future,” he added.
Published - July 15, 2026 11:04 pm IST