Blue Line (Chennai Metro)
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The Blue Line or Line 1 is one of the two lines of Chennai Metro, Phase 1 Project, the second being the Green line. The line stretches from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot. The line consists of 26 stations out of which 13 stations are underground and 13 stations are elevated.
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Blue Line (Line 1) | |
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Overview | |
Native name | நீல வழித்தடம் |
Status | In operation |
Owner | CMRL |
Termini |
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Stations | 38 |
Service | |
Type | Rapid transit |
System | Chennai Metro |
Operator(s) | Chennai Metro Rail Limited |
History | |
Opened | 21 September 2016 |
Technical | |
Line length | 32.65 km (20.29 mi) |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Character | 17 km Underground and 15.65 km Elevated |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary |
Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
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