- By Yashashvi Tak
- Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:53 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced revised metro timings for the Diwali holidays on October 20 and 21, 2025. A special timetable will be in effect to accommodate holiday travelers.
Chennai Metro Diwali Timings (October 20, 2025, Monday)
Service hours: 05:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs (First train departs at 05:00 hrs from all terminal and last train departs at 23:00 hrs from all terminals)
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Non-Peak Hours (05:00 hrs - 22:00 hrs) headway : Metro trains will be available every 10 mins.
Extended Non Peak Hours (22:00 Hrs - 23:00 Hrs) headway : Metro trains will be available every 15 mins.
Chennai Metro Timings On October 21, 2025
On October 21, Chennai Metro will operate according to the Sunday (holiday) timetable, with trains running from 05:00 to 23:00.
Peak Hours (12:00 Hrs - 20:00 Hrs) : Metro trains will be available every 7 mins.
Non-Peak Hours (05:00 Hrs - 12:00 Hrs & 20:00 Hrs - 22:00 Hrs) headway : Metro trains will be available every 10 mins.
Extended Non Peak Hours (22:00 Hrs - 23:00 Hrs) headway : Metro trains will be available every 15 mins.
CMRL urged passengers to plan their journeys accordingly during the Deepavali holidays.
Chennai Metro To Reopen Ticket Counters And Entry Gates At Key Stations
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will reopen all ticket counters and entry gates at Saidapet and Anna Nagar East stations next month, offering much-needed convenience to daily commuters. The decision follows years of passenger complaints over limited access points.
At present, several underground stations, including Kilpauk, Saidapet, Anna Nagar East, Pachaiyappa’s College, and Nehru Park, have ticket counters and automatic fare collection (AFC) gates operating at only one end. This has forced passengers to walk long distances inside stations to buy tickets or swipe their cards before boarding trains.
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“Passenger numbers have increased substantially. Earlier, we had about 2,000-3,000 commuters a day at these stations. Now, we are seeing nearly 7,000-8,000 passengers daily,” said a CMRL official. “With the increase in demand and repeated requests from commuters, we decided to reopen all the ticket counters and gates to improve accessibility.”