Tue Dec 30 06:37:29 UTC 2025: News Article:

Chennai Metro’s Green Line Faces Technical Glitch, Disrupting Morning Commute

CHENNAI, December 30, 2025 – Thousands of commuters faced delays and confusion this morning as a technical issue halted Chennai Metro Rail services on the Green Line, specifically impacting the route between Chennai Central and the Airport via Koyambedu. The disruption forced passengers heading to the airport to transfer at Alandur station.

According to a Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) official, the problem stemmed from signal issues along the Green Line. Services were temporarily suspended around 9:30 a.m. during the peak morning hours. Maintenance crews are working to rectify the situation, and CMRL anticipates the issue will be resolved by noon.

CMRL has advised passengers traveling to the Airport on the affected Green Line to interchange at Alandur Metro station and continue their journey on the Blue Line. While direct Green Line service to the Airport is suspended, services from Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount and Blue Line services from Wimco Nagar to the Airport are operating normally, adhering to the weekday schedule. Updates were posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Commuters like T. Sundaresan from Thirumangalam reported significant congestion on the Blue Line at the Alandur interchange due to the unexpected disruption. Many passengers expressed confusion regarding the situation. CMRL is urging passengers to be patient as they work to restore full service.
Summary:
On December 30, 2025, a technical glitch disrupted Chennai Metro’s Green Line service between Chennai Central and the Airport (via Koyambedu) during peak morning hours. Passengers heading to the Airport were forced to transfer at Alandur station, leading to overcrowding and confusion. CMRL (Chennai Metro Rail Limited) stated that signal issues caused the disruption and maintenance crews are working to fix the problem, estimating restoration by noon. Other lines remain operational. The Hindu newspaper reported it.

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