CHENNAI: In one-of-a-kind initiative, the Chennai Metro Rail is planning to construct an underground passage from Panagal Park to Boat Club as part of its Phase II project, where the route would pass directly beneath the operational Phase I tunnel at Nandanam station.

According to a report in The Hindu , the 1.9-kilometre stretch will give the Nandanam area a unique feature that has two metro stations, which would serve different corridors. There would be one route from the initial phase and another one from the new line, and officials said that the construction would take place in such a way that it would not disrupt the train services.

The project is expected to hit the road by next month, as the necessary approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety has been obtained. The new t

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