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Chennai Metro Rail Tunnelling Delayed Due to Shaft Work

Published Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Updated May 11

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Tunnelling work for Chennai Metro Rail's Phase II project, specifically between Perambur Barracks and Purasawalkam, is currently delayed. The holdup is primarily due to difficulties encountered in constructing the retrieval shaft at Purasawalkam, necessitating extensive utility diversion.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Chennai Metro Rail's Phase II tunnelling work between Perambur Barracks and Purasawalkam is experiencing delays.
  • Officials attribute the holdup primarily to challenges in constructing the retrieval shaft at Purasawalkam, which required extensive utility diversion.

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    Chennai Metro Rail's Phase II tunnelling work between Perambur Barracks and Purasawalkam is experiencing delays. Officials attribute the holdup primarily to challenges in constructing the retrieval shaft at Purasawalkam, which required extensive utility diversion.

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