DEVELOPMENT OF MRTS IN CHENNAI

MRTS PHASE-I

The first phase of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) from Chennai Beach to Thirumylai for a length of 8.55 km. was taken up for implementation by Government of India (GoI) through the Ministry of Railways in 1983-84.
The MRTS Phase-I is on surface for a length of 2.75 km. and elevated for a length of 5.80 km. Out of 8 stations, 5 are elevated viz., Chintadripet, Thiruvallikeni, Light House, Mundakakanni Amman koil & Thirumyilai and 3 at surface level viz., Chennai Beach, Chennai Fort & Chennai Park. There are two tracks for uninterrupted operation of train service between the terminal stations. The system can cater to about 6 lakh passenger-trips per day.

Jointly implemented by MRTS Phase-II from Thirumylai to Velachery for a distance of 11.165 km, by GoI and GoTN commenced in 1997-98. The revised administrative cost of the project is Rs.919.95 crore.
The GoI and the GoTN have agreed to share the cost of the project excluding the cost of Government land in the ratio 33:67 respectively. The GoTN have already released Rs.616.375 crores. The cumulative expenditure up to April 2017 is Rs.912.10 crores.
The MRTS Phase-II project has been fully commissioned since 19-11-2007.

The MRTS Phase-II Extension project, developed on single pillars along the median of the Inner Ring Road (IRR) from MBI Road to St. Thomas Road for a distance of about 3.5 km. and the balance length on an stand-alone segment of rail alignment. The revised administrative cost of the project is Rs.732.89 crore.
With the GoI agreeing to implement the project jointly with GoTN sharing the cost respectively 33% by GoTN and 67% by GoI. The cumulative release by the GoTN Rs.330.50 Crores. The cumulative expenditure up to April 2017 is Rs.387.85 crores.
The project envisages construction of 2 intermediate stations viz. Puzhuthivakkam and Adambakkam RTS stations. The St. Thomas mount station is the terminal station for MRTS. The station is an integrated station complex, integrating with MRTS, Metro Rail and Suburban rail system. The project has been commenced in April 2008. The sub-structure and super structure works are in progress.

1.	Gauge	1676 mm Double line
2.	Length	5 km. (elevated)
3.	No. of Stations	3 (elevated)
4.	Name of Stations	a) Puzhuthivakkam
		b) Adambakkam
		c) St. Thomas Mount
5.	Revised Estimated Cost	Rs.732.89 crores
6.	Commencement of the Project	April 2008
7.	Completion of the Project (Estimated)	March 2019