Chennai Metro train halts in tunnel amid heavy rainfall, passengers evacuated safely

A Chennai Metro train on the Blue Line came to a sudden halt early Tuesday morning inside the tunnel between Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Metro Station and High Court Station, leaving commuters stranded before an emergency evacuation was carried out.

The disruption occurred as the city continued to experience steady rainfall and waterlogging caused by the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah.

A video shared by news agency PTI showed passengers standing inside the stalled coach, with some trying to understand the situation while emergency lights flickered.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) acknowledged the breakdown in a statement posted on X.

“Due to a technical issue, the metro train was halted between High Court Station and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Metro Station," the agency said.

VIDEO | A Chennai Metro train came to an abrupt halt likely due to power failure inside the tunnel between Central and High Court stations, leaving passengers stranded inside. More details are awaited.

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CMRL added that passengers were immediately evacuated and the affected train was withdrawn from service.
“Normal operations have resumed at 06.20 am," the post read. The agency also apologised for the inconvenience caused to commuters.

According to NDTV, the train was headed toward the Wimco Nagar Depot when it got stuck in the subway section of the tunnel. Passengers were guided to walk along the track to exit safely.

The Blue Line—connecting Wimco Nagar Depot to Chennai International Airport—is among the busiest corridors of the metro network.

The incident came as Chennai and nearby districts remained under continuous rainfall due to the weakened Cyclone Ditwah.

On Monday, moderate to heavy showers caused widespread waterlogging across residential neighbourhoods, arterial roads, highways, and underpasses. Traffic slowed significantly, prompting emergency responses from civic bodies.

Chief Minister MK Stalin said he was closely monitoring the rain-related situation and had instructed officials to fast-track relief efforts in affected areas.