Chennai Metro - Guides

Chennai Airport by Metro: Fares, Timings & Tips

The Blue Line drops you at a covered walkway to Chennai Airport's terminals. Fares, first/last train guidance, luggage limits and the walk time from the metro station - everything you need for a stress-free airport run.

Chennai Metro Card & Singara Chennai Card: Buy, Recharge & Save

The Singara Chennai Card (NCMC) replaced CMRL's old travel cards in May 2026 - here's how to get one free, recharge it online or at stations, and save 20% on every ride versus token fares, plus QR ticket options via app and WhatsApp.

Chennai Metro Parking: Rates & Stations

CMRL parking rates from February 2025: metro riders pay about half the walk-in rate. Two-wheeler and car tariffs, special rates at Central, Airport and Vadapalani, free EV parking, and which of the ~36 stations have lots.

Chennai Metro Rules: What You Can & Can't Carry

Luggage limits (25 kg, 80x50x30 cm), the full prohibited items list, the updated June 2026 fines under the Metro Railways Act, and the etiquette rules that keep Chennai Metro pleasant.

First Time on Chennai Metro? Complete Beginner's Guide

Blue Line vs Green Line, where to interchange (Alandur and Central), every ticket option from tokens to WhatsApp QR, security, peak hours and the etiquette basics - a complete first-ride walkthrough.