In anticipation of the cyclone warning issued by the Indian Meteorological Department for Chennai on October 15, 16, and 17, Chennai Metro will be increasing the frequency of its services on those days.
The metro will be operating from 05:00 hr to 23:00 hr, with the first train departing at 05:00 hr and the last train departing at 23:00 hr. During peak hours, the frequency on the Green Line will be every 5 minutes, on the Blue Line every 6 minutes, and between Washermenpet Metro & Arignar Alandur Metro every 3 minutes.
From 05:00 hr to 08:00 hr; 11:00 hr to 17:00 hr and 20:00 hr to 22:00 hr, metro trains will be available every 7 minutes on both the Blue and Green Lines. From 22:00 hr to 23:00 hr, trains will be available every 15 minutes.
To accommodate the increased frequency on the Green Line, direct trains from Puratchi Thalaivar MG. Ramachandran Central Metro to Airport Metro via Koyambedu, Vadapalani on the Green Line will be suspended on the above-mentioned days. Passengers on the Green Line heading to the Airport should interchange at the Arignar Alandur Metro.
These schedules are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Passengers are advised not to park their vehicles at the metro station parking lots prone to water stagnation from October 15 to 17.
