The long-awaited Kilambakkam railway station and pedestrian skywalk connecting it to the Kilambakkam Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) will now open only by January 2026, after multiple construction delays by both the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) and Southern Railway. The postponement has left thousands of commuters struggling with poor connectivity during the ongoing festive season. Located nearly 25 kilometres from Chennai, KCBT serves as a major hub for mofussil and SETC buses heading to districts across Tamil Nadu. In the absence of train connectivity, commuters are spending between Rs 300 and Rs 500 on autorickshaws and cabs to reach the terminus. With no foot overbridge (FOB) or pedestrian pathway in place, hundreds continue to risk their lives crossing t

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