Pedestrians walk on an encroached road without footpaths near Arumbakkam Metro Rail station in the city on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: S.R. RAGHUNATHAN More than a decade after launching train services, Chennai Metro Rail has taken the first step towards improving walkability in and around the stations in the 54-km phase I network. Chennai Metro Rail will shortly begin a detailed study to spruce up the pedestrian infrastructure in and around the 41 stations dotting the phase I network. Published – March 18, 2026 05:00 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Protect constitutional right to self-identification of gender identity, urge committee Sage Vyasa’s contribution – The Hindu