| Project Detail |
The Project components to be financed by AIIB under the proposed Project (AIIB Components) are:
- Component A: Construction of 16 km of elevated viaduct
- Component B: Construction of 18 elevated stations
- Component C: Construction of 7 underground stations
- Component D: Implementation support and technical assistance
Other components, including underground section, depot, system and rolling stock for the Project will be financed by parallel
co-financiers and the Government of Tamil Nadu (Co-financiers’ Components).
Objective The objective of the Project is to provide high capacity and efficient east-west connectivity through the center of Chennai
by expanding the city’s metro system.
Expected Results (i) Daily carrying passenger capacity (unit: number);
(ii) Reduced journey time (unit: minute); and
(iii) Employment generation during operation (unit: number), of which at least 25 percent are for women. |
