TN govt targets ₹9,000-cr for Coimbatore metro rail project
The Tamil Nadu government has taken a step towards the development of the metro rail project in Coimbatore by announcing the allocation of ₹9,000 crore to ensure a smooth flow of funds for the project. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, the state's finance minister, revealed this information, stating that Chennai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (CMRL) is planning to operate metro train services on five corridors in Coimbatore. In 2019, a feasibility study was conducted to implement the metro rail project with a total length of 144km. This initiative by the government is expected to significantly improve transportation facilities and connectivity in Coimbatore.
