G.O.Ms.No.78, Chennai Suburban Railway Feasibility Study, 2022
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department issued G.O.Ms.No.78 on 28 June 2022, granting administrative approval for Chennai Metro Rail Limited to conduct a detailed feasibility study on introducing air conditioned coaches and passenger friendly compartments in the Chennai suburban railway system, particularly between Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu. The study is to be completed within six months, with its cost met by Chennai Metro Rail Limited and support provided by Southern Railways.
What the government approved
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department issued G.O.Ms.No.78 to approve a detailed feasibility study by Chennai Metro Rail Limited. The study will examine the introduction of air conditioned coaches and passenger friendly compartments in Chennai suburban trains, particularly on the Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu route.
The approval follows an announcement made by the Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management on 7 May 2022, while moving the demand for the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department in the Assembly.
Main provisions
G.O.Ms.No.78 sets out the following arrangements:
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited will undertake the detailed feasibility study.
- The study will focus particularly on the Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu suburban railway lines.
- The study period is six months.
- The estimated consultancy cost stated in the proposal is Rs.30 lakhs.
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited will meet the cost of the study.
- Southern Railways is requested to support Chennai Metro Rail Limited and the consultancy firm appointed for the study.
- The requested support is intended to help complete the study within six months.
- The Finance Department concurred with the approval on 26 June 2022.
Who is affected
G.O.Ms.No.78 directly concerns Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Southern Railways and the consultancy firm appointed to carry out the feasibility work. Suburban rail commuters, especially passengers travelling between Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu, are the intended beneficiaries if the proposal is later taken forward.
The document approves only a feasibility study. It does not state that air conditioned coaches have been approved for purchase, introduced into service or assigned an operating date.
Relevance to land and property
G.O.Ms.No.78 does not contain provisions on land ownership, acquisition, classification, planning permission, development rights or property registration. Based on the document's stated scope, it does not impose a land related requirement on property buyers or owners. Its purpose is limited to studying possible passenger improvements in the Chennai suburban railway system.
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Common questions
Does G.O.Ms.No.78 confirm that air conditioned suburban trains will be introduced?
No. G.O.Ms.No.78 grants administrative approval only for a detailed feasibility study on introducing air conditioned coaches and passenger friendly compartments.
Which suburban railway route is the main focus of the study?
The study particularly focuses on the suburban railway lines between Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu.
Who will conduct and pay for the feasibility study?
Chennai Metro Rail Limited will undertake the study and meet its cost. The proposal states an estimated consultancy cost of Rs.30 lakhs.
Does G.O.Ms.No.78 affect my land or property rights?
The document does not contain provisions concerning land ownership, acquisition, classification, development or registration. It approves a railway feasibility study.
