ADB approves $ 780 million loan for bettering Chennai metro rail system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $780 million loan to build new lines and improve the connectivity of Chennai’s metro rail system with existing bus and feeder services.

“This project will expand Chennai’s metro rail system to provide a safe and integrated transport solution essential in improving urban mobility and make the city more livable,” said ADB Senior Transport Specialist for South Asia, Andri Heriawan.