Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has awarded the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contract for its ambitious 118.9 km Phase II metro network to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) at a gross cost of ₹5,870 crore.The contract covers three key corridors:
C3 – Madhavaram Milk Colony to Siruseri SIPCOT II
C4 – Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass
C5 – Madhavaram Milk Colony to Sholinganallur
Additionally, DMRC will oversee the maintenance depots at Madhavaram, Poonamallee, and Semmancheri.
Agreement Details
The Letter of Acceptance (LoA) was officially handed over by CMRL MD Thiru. M.A. Siddique to DMRC MD Dr. Vikas Kumar on April 2, 2025, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations.
Initially awarded for 12 years, the contract is extendable by three more years based on performance. DMRC will ensure that global standards are maintained in passenger services and asset maintenance, aligning Chennai Metro with top international urban transit systems.
With this partnership, CMRL aims to deliver a world-class metro experience for Chennai commuters while enhancing the city’s public transport infrastructure.