Chennai's First Metro Train Launched Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today launched the first phase of the Chennai Metro via video conferencing. The Chennai Metro Rail project was approved during previous DMK regime.

Jun 29, 2015 17:13 IST

At around 12.15 pm, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, connected through video conference, pressed a button and launched the Chennai Metro train out of the Alandur station today. (AFP Photo)

The Chennai Metro Rail, a project approved during the previous DMK regime, has four coaches and will have a capacity of nearly 1,280 passengers. (AFP Photo)
28-year-old Preethi drove the metro train out of the Alandur station today when the Chennai Metro rolled out for the first time.
From the Alandur metro station, Preethi drove the train to Koyambedu, covering the 10 km stretch in 18 minutes.