Chennai's First Metro Train Launched Today

Updated: June 29, 2015 17:13 IST

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.

Chennai Metro Rail Train Launched Today
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)
Chennai Metro Rail Train Launched Today
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)
Chennai Metro Rail Train Launched Today
28-year-old Preethi drove the metro train out of the Alandur station today when the Chennai Metro rolled out for the first time.
Chennai Metro Rail Train Launched Today
From the Alandur metro station, Preethi drove the train to Koyambedu, covering the 10 km stretch in 18 minutes.

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