Koyambedu metro station

The station was constructed by Consolidated Constructed Consortium (CCCL). The station attained structural completion in December 2012. The consolidated cost of the station along with the stations of Arumbakkam, CMBT, Vadapalani and Ashok Nagar was ₹ 1,395.4 million.^[1]

The station will be able to handle about 23,000 passengers an hour. Elevation of the platforms will be about 15 m from the ground level and the total length of the platforms will be 140 m.^[2]

Station layout

Koyambedu track layout
Legend
to Thirumangalam P1 P2 to Jayalalithaa CMBT
Station with two tracks and two side platforms

Koyambedu track layout
Legend
P5 P4 to Padi Pudhu Nagar to Annanagar KV P3 to Koyambedu Market
Station with three tracks, island platform and a side platform

G	Street level	Exit/Entrance
L1	Mezzanine	Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
L2	Side platform | Doors will open on the left
	Platform 2 Eastbound	Towards → Chennai Central Next Station: Thirumangalam
	Platform 1 Southbound	Towards ← St. Thomas Mount Next Station: Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J.Jayalalithaa CMBT
	Island platform | P2 Doors will open on the left
L2	Track 3	Towards → Koyambedu Depot
L2	Side platform | Doors will open on the left
	Platform 3 Southbound	Towards → Sholinganallur Next Station: Koyambedu Market
	Platform 4 Northbound	Towards ← Madhavaram Depot Next Station: Anna Nagar KV
	Platform 5 Northbound	Towards ← Pattabiram Next Station: Padi Pudhu Nagar

Along with Chennai Central and Alandur stations, the station will have a 230-kV receiving sub-station for power supply from the state's electricity grid.^[3] The sub-station will supply 25-kV of electricity to the trains and 33-kV to the stations.^[4]

Along with Ashok Nagar and Vadapalani Metro stations, Koyambedu Metro station will be developed by leasing out space either for shops or office spaces. As part of fire safety measures, underground water tanks of 50,000 to 100,000 litre capacity will be set up at the station.^[5]

The station lies within 1 km from the Koyambedu Junction. The highways department has proposed a 1-km flyover that passes through Jawaharlal Nehru Road–Kaliamman Koil Street Junction. A skywalk has also been planned near the station across the Ponamallee High Road.^[2] The skywalk will link Rohini theatre with the Koyambedu Metro station.^[6]

Koyambedu Metro Station is well-connected through multiple feeder and last-mile transit options provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL):^[7]

• Feeder Buses (Metro Connect): CMRL operates shuttle services such as:
  • Route S51: Koyambedu Metro – Nerkundram – Mogappair West – Nolambur – Sakthi Nagar.
  • Route S60: CMBT Metro – Koyambedu – Nerkundram – Maduravoyal – Erikarai.

• Bike and Cycle Rentals: Rental bicycles and motorbike sharing services are available near station exits.

• Auto Rickshaws & Shared Transport: Prepaid autos and shared vehicles are accessible from designated pickup zones.

• Parking: Paid parking is available for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

The Koyambedu Metro Station has five entry/exit points labelled A to E. Each entrance provides access to nearby landmarks, and most have accessibility features such as lifts and escalators.^[8]