Chennai Metro to Install Real-Time Info Boards Across City
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Chennai Metro to Install Real-Time Info Boards Across City

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has initiated a project to install digital display boards at key public locations to guide commuters using real-time data. The initiative aims to enhance multi-modal integration by providing seamless travel information at railway stations, airports, shopping malls, IT parks, and educational institutions.

According to the tender floated by CMRL, these display boards will feature dynamic information such as Chennai Metro’s 54-km Phase I and Phase I extension route maps, nearest station locations, fare charts, and live train updates. The boards will be placed at prominent transit hubs, including the domestic and international terminals at Chennai Airport, Chennai Central and Egmore railway stations, and in select malls and campuses.

The project seeks to encourage public transport usage by simplifying navigation for new commuters and tourists. “Travellers to the city will benefit from this facility. Newcomers may not know where the metro or suburban stations are, and this could help them opt for public transport instead of spending on cabs or autos,” said Devaraj, a resident of Tambaram.

CMRL has recognised that better accessibility and visibility are crucial for expanding metro ridership. Alongside information boards, it may also explore integrating Southern Railway train schedules within metro ticketing areas to improve interconnectivity. The digital initiative is part of Chennai’s broader strategy to build a smart, commuter-friendly transport system.

By enhancing visibility of metro services at crowded city junctions, this project will promote sustainable travel choices, reduce road congestion, and support Chennai’s growing public transit infrastructure.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has initiated a project to install digital display boards at key public locations to guide commuters using real-time data. The initiative aims to enhance multi-modal integration by providing seamless travel information at railway stations, airports, shopping malls, IT parks, and educational institutions.According to the tender floated by CMRL, these display boards will feature dynamic information such as Chennai Metro’s 54-km Phase I and Phase I extension route maps, nearest station locations, fare charts, and live train updates. The boards will be placed at prominent transit hubs, including the domestic and international terminals at Chennai Airport, Chennai Central and Egmore railway stations, and in select malls and campuses.The project seeks to encourage public transport usage by simplifying navigation for new commuters and tourists. “Travellers to the city will benefit from this facility. Newcomers may not know where the metro or suburban stations are, and this could help them opt for public transport instead of spending on cabs or autos,” said Devaraj, a resident of Tambaram.CMRL has recognised that better accessibility and visibility are crucial for expanding metro ridership. Alongside information boards, it may also explore integrating Southern Railway train schedules within metro ticketing areas to improve interconnectivity. The digital initiative is part of Chennai’s broader strategy to build a smart, commuter-friendly transport system.By enhancing visibility of metro services at crowded city junctions, this project will promote sustainable travel choices, reduce road congestion, and support Chennai’s growing public transit infrastructure.

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