# PM Modi inaugurates Chennai infrastructure projects > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chennai-metro-phase-ii-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-11T02:12:47.000Z. Sources: 45. Developments: 3. On October 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chennai to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects valued at over Rs 13,000 crore. These initiatives cover the transport, highway, railway, port, petroleum, and education sectors in Tamil Nadu. A central component of the visit was the inauguration of the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of the Chennai Metro Rail Phase II. This Rs 4,900 crore project includes a 15-km elevated corridor featuring 11 stations and a 3.7-km double-decker structure. Utilizing advanced signaling for driverless operations, the line aims to improve connectivity between western suburbs and the city center. Following the inauguration, Prime Minister Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay traveled together on the new service, which commenced partial operations on Sunday afternoon, with regular scheduled services set to begin on Monday. Other major developments include National Highway projects worth approximately Rs 3,700 crore, railway infrastructure worth Rs 750 crore—including the redevelopment of five Amrit stations—and foundation stones for port projects at Chennai, Kamarajar, and V O Chidambaranar ports. Additionally, the Prime Minister dedicated the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras to the nation, where he was briefed on neuroscience research such as high-resolution 3D human brain atlases. During the visit, the Prime Minister also visited the Jalakandeswarar Temple, an act intended to emphasize the integration of India’s cultural heritage with modern scientific and infrastructural progress. He noted that these projects are designed to ease daily commutes, strengthen industrial growth, and create employment opportunities for the youth in the state. He further emphasized the importance of cooperative federalism, stating that the development of states forms the foundation for national growth. ## Claims - The Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II, costing approximately Rs 4,900 crore, was inaugurated. (disputed by 18 sources) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay shared a ride on the new metro line. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras was dedicated to the nation. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu. (corroborated by 10 sources) - National highway projects worth approximately ₹3,700 crore will be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Railway infrastructure projects worth more than ₹750 crore will be dedicated to the nation. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The Prime Minister's itinerary includes a visit to the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The new metro corridor includes a 3.7-km double-decker structure and advanced signaling for driverless operations. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Public metro services on the new route began at 4:00 PM on Sunday, with regular hours starting Monday. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Tamil Nadu: PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 13,000 crore Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, including the Chennai Metro Phase II Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch and the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain_at_ 40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/narendra-modi-to-inaugurate-chennai-metro-projects-during-visit ### 2026-10-08: Narendra Modi to launch ₹13,000 crore in projects during Chennai visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai to launch development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore, including new Chennai Metro stretches, highways, and railway works, under heavy security. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chennai-security-tightened-for-pm-modis-visit ### 2026-09-26: Narendra Modi to inaugurate Chennai Metro Phase II stretch on October 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the 14.6-km Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II on October 11, marking a key milestone for the city's transit network. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/narendra-modi-to-inaugurate-chennai-metro-phase-ii-stretch-on-october-11 --- Cite as: PM Modi inaugurates Chennai infrastructure projects. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chennai-metro-phase-ii-expansion