Line 3 (Chennai Metro)

The Purple Line or Line 3 is one of the three lines of Chennai Metro, Phase 2 Project. The under construction line stretches from Madhavaram Milk Colony to SIPCOT-Siruseri. The line will consist of 47 stations, out of which 28 are underground and 19 are elevated.

Line 3 (Purple Line)
Overview
StatusUnder Construction
OwnerCMRL
Termini
  • Madhavaram Milk Colony
  • SIPCOT-Siruseri
Stations47
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChennai Metro
Operator(s)Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Technical
Line length45.4 km (28.2 mi)
Number of tracks2
Character26.3 km Underground and 19.1 km Elevated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)
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