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Poonamallee Bus Stand metro station

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Poonamallee Bus Stand Metro is an upcoming elevated metro station on the East-West Corridor of the Yellow Line of Chennai Metro in Chennai, India. This metro station will be among the 18 elevated stations of Corridor IV of the Chennai Metro, from Poonamallee Bypass to Lighthouse stretch. This station has connectivity with Poonamallee Bus Terminus, making it a multi-modal hub.[1] This station is slated to be inaugurated with the opening of Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani stretch in July 2026.[2]

Coordinates13.05082°N 80.09550°E / 13.05082; 80.09550
System
Chennai Metro station
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Poonamallee Bus Stand
Poonamallee Bus Stand metro station
General information
Coordinates13.05082°N 80.09550°E / 13.05082; 80.09550
System
Chennai Metro station
OwnerChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
OperatorChennai Metro
LineYellow Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Vadapalani *
Platform-2 → Poonamallee Bypass
* (Further extension to Lighthouse in the future)
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange Poonamallee Bus Terminus
Construction
Structure type
Elevated, Double track
Platform levels
2
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
StatusFinal Stages before Commercial Operations - 95% complete
History
OpeningJuly 2026; 55 days ago (July 2026) (TBC)
ElectrifiedSingle phase 25 kV, 35 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station Logo of Chennai Metro Chennai Metro Following station
Poonamallee Bypass
Terminus
Yellow Line
(Operational around July 2026)
Poonamallee Government Hospital
towards Vadapalani
Yellow Line
(Lighthouse - Around Dec 2027)
Poonamallee Government Hospital
towards Lighthouse
Poonamallee Bypass
towards Parandur Airport
Yellow Line
(Extension in the future)
Location
Close

History

In February 2021, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) invited bids for the construction of this Poonamallee Bus Stand metro station along with eight other stations from Poonamallee Bypass to Porur Bypass stations, in a package.

Upon evaluation, HCC - KEC JV, submitted the most favorable bid in both technical and financial terms and was awarded the contract.[3] They commenced construction of elevated viaducts in accordance with the approved execution framework, marking another milestone in the progress of Corridor 4.[4]

Construction of the viaducts from Poonamallee to Porur was completed in March 2025, with initial trial runs commencing on the stretch - covering Poonamallee Bypass, this station and the next Poonamallee Government Hospital (Mullaithottam) station.[5] Following conclusion of various trials, inspections and safety checks along the corridor, the operations of this station is set to commence by July 2026.[6][2]

Station Layout

Station Layout - To be Confirmed

Poonamallee track layout (TBC)
P1
P2
Station with two tracks and two side platforms
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 Disabled access
Platform 1
Eastbound
Towards → Lighthouse
Next Station: Poonamallee Government Hospital
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ← Poonamallee Bypass **
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
L2 Note: ** (Further extension to Parandur Airport in the future)

Entry/Exit

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