Chennai Metrolite

Chennai Metrolite is a planned 15 km (9.3 mi) Metrolite system in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The line will connect Tambaram and Velachery in South Chennai.^[2] The system will be constructed and operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.^[1] The stations will be at-grade and the line is planned to link the existing urban transit lines of Chennai Metro and Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System.^[3]

Chennai Metrolite
Overview
Status	Planned
Owner	Chennai Metro
Locale	Chennai
Termini	Tambaram Velachery
Service
Type	Light rail transit
System	Chennai Metro
Operator(s)	Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Technical
Line length	15 km (9.3 mi)
Number of tracks	2
Character	At-grade[1]
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Route map

The system will be designed as per MoHUA's Metrolite specifications and will be cheaper to construct because of its lower speeds and carrying capacities compared to regular metros.^[4][1] In 2023, the feasibility study for the project was commissioned by the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority.^[3]