Overview
- On Wednesday, July 29, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay travelled by Chennai Metro from Omandurar/Government Estate to Nandanam, bought a ticket at the counter and reviewed operations at MetroS and the Operations Control Centre.
- He inspected progress across Phase I and Phase II expansion works, touring key sites in Guindy, Porur and Kathipara and pressing officials for updates on schedules and safety measures.
- At Kathipara the chief minister examined the balanced‑cantilever elevated bridge, a method that builds spans out from piers without ground support columns to limit road disruption beneath the structure.
- Vijay rode a trial Unattended Train Operation service between Porur Bypass and Poonamallee Bypass to assess driverless‑train readiness, but no immediate service openings were announced.
- The visit drew large crowds and commuter interactions, and officials were directed to speed Phase II delivery and to improve first‑ and last‑mile feeder links so new corridors can begin phased passenger service.