CMRL to Begin Land Acquisition for Coimbatore Metro by March 2025
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CMRL to Begin Land Acquisition for Coimbatore Metro by March 2025

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is set to begin land acquisition for the Coimbatore metro project by March 2025, focusing on Avinashi Road and Coimbatore-Sathyamangalam Road. M A Siddique, the managing director of CMRL, expressed optimism that the Union government will approve metro projects for Coimbatore and Madurai soon. The notification for land acquisition is expected shortly, with the process to commence once the Union approval is granted. The project aims to be completed within three years.

Siddique shared that the metro trains would consist of three coaches, each capable of carrying over 700 passengers. The first phase of the project will feature two corridors: Corridor-I, which will stretch 20.4 km from Ukkadam bus stand to Neelambur, passing through the airport, and Corridor-II, covering 14.4 km from Coimbatore Railway Junction to Valiyampalayam Pirivu.

A total of 34.8 km of metro rail track will be laid, with 10 hectares of land earmarked for acquisition. The metro will follow an elevated design, minimising land use. The project will integrate with other public transport systems like bus stands, railway stations, and airports to enhance overall connectivity.

The project’s success will depend on cooperation with local authorities and agencies, particularly the National Highways department for the Sathyamangalam Road stretch.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is set to begin land acquisition for the Coimbatore metro project by March 2025, focusing on Avinashi Road and Coimbatore-Sathyamangalam Road. M A Siddique, the managing director of CMRL, expressed optimism that the Union government will approve metro projects for Coimbatore and Madurai soon. The notification for land acquisition is expected shortly, with the process to commence once the Union approval is granted. The project aims to be completed within three years. Siddique shared that the metro trains would consist of three coaches, each capable of carrying over 700 passengers. The first phase of the project will feature two corridors: Corridor-I, which will stretch 20.4 km from Ukkadam bus stand to Neelambur, passing through the airport, and Corridor-II, covering 14.4 km from Coimbatore Railway Junction to Valiyampalayam Pirivu. A total of 34.8 km of metro rail track will be laid, with 10 hectares of land earmarked for acquisition. The metro will follow an elevated design, minimising land use. The project will integrate with other public transport systems like bus stands, railway stations, and airports to enhance overall connectivity. The project’s success will depend on cooperation with local authorities and agencies, particularly the National Highways department for the Sathyamangalam Road stretch.

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