{"id":47323,"date":"2026-09-25T17:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/india\/news\/systra-optimises-intermodal-connections-at-chennai-metro-stations\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:55:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:55:22","slug":"systra-optimises-intermodal-connections-at-chennai-metro-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/india\/news\/systra-optimises-intermodal-connections-at-chennai-metro-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"SYSTRA optimises intermodal connections at Chennai Metro stations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each station, the goal will be to improve connections, within a 500-metre radius, between the different mobility services: metro, bus lines, taxis, suburban rail lines, and more. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is a longstanding client of the Group, and we will support them in the design, infrastructure improvements, and implementation strategy for the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-pale-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hari-somalraju-9-002-905x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16021878 size-full\" style=\"object-position:56% 33%\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are proud to advance, alongside CMRL, a vision that strengthens first- and last-mile connectivity and promotes the use of sustainable public transport. This project highlights our continued commitment to delivering integrated urban mobility solutions that meet the needs of Chennai\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n<cite>Hari Somalraju, Managing Director of SYSTRA India<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/de-gauche-a-droite-ankush-malhotra-parveen-kumar-mr-t-archunan-cmrl-representatives-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24262540\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The contract signing ceremony. From left ot right: Ankush Malhotra, Vice President DPR, SYSTRA India, Parveen Kumar, BL head-Systems, SYSTRA India, T. Archunan, Director (Projects), CMRL, CMRL representatives.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More accessible sidewalks, shaded walkways, pedestrian bridges, and easier access to stations are among the proposed improvements. A reorganisation of parking areas, drop-off zones, and the relocation of bus stops closer to station entrances are also planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main high-traffic stations, notably Central, Airport, Guindy, Thousand Lights, Thirumangalam, and Alandur, are expected to be redeveloped as a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-chennai-metro-over-a-decade-of-commitment-from-systra\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Chennai Metro: over a decade of commitment from SYSTRA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SYSTRA has been contributing to the development of the Chennai Metro network for over a decade. Since 2015, the Group has acted as detailed design consultant for the extension of the line in Phase 1 and, since 2021, in Phase 2, as well as, more recently, for the preparation of a study focusing on two strategic corridors. Furthermore, in 2023 SYSTRA contributed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/en\/news\/systra-envisages-the-future-of-mobility-in-chennai-india\/\">the   updating of the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for the Chennai Metropolitan Area<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-light-eggplant-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/en\/markets\/metro\/\">our services offer in the metro sector<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For each station, the goal will be to improve connections, within a 500-metre radius, between the different mobility services: metro, bus lines, taxis, suburban rail lines, and more. 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