Line 5 (Chennai Metro)
The Red Line or Line 5 is one of the three lines of Chennai Metro, Phase 2 Project. The under construction line stretches from Madhavaram Milk Colony to Sholinganallur. The line will consist of 45 stations, of which 6 are underground, 1 is at grade and 38 are elevated. The government has announced feasibility studies to extend metro rail's corridor-5 from Koyambedu to Avadi via Thirumangalam, Mogappair and Ambattur. At present, the proposed corridor-5 links Madhavaram with Sholinganallur via Koyambedu, Alandur and Madipakkam.
| Line 5 (Red Line) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Owner | CMRL |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 45 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Chennai Metro |
| Operator(s) | Chennai Metro Rail Limited |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 44.6 km (27.7 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Character | 5.8 km Underground and 38.8 km Elevated |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary |
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
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