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🚆 Chennai Metro: Thousand Lights to Wimco Nagar

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Thousand Lights to Wimco Nagar without any interchange. This direct route covers 17 km in approximately 34 minutes across 15 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Thousand Lights station has been operational since 2018. Wimco Nagar station opened in 2021.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Thousand Lights to Wimco Nagar. It includes the interchange, station-by-station route, travel time, distance and Chennai Metro ticket price in one place. If you are comparing a metro map, metro route map or metro fare before travelling, the route summary below provides the live journey data available for this corridor.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~34 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 40
🎟️ Discounted: INR 32
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (2 min)
2

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (1 min)
3

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (3 min)
4

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (4 min)
5

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (1 min)
6

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
7

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: sir_theagaraya_college (2 min)
8

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: tondiarpet (1 min)
9

Tondiarpet

Blue Line
→ Next: new_washermanpet (2 min)
10

New Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: toll_gate (2 min)
11

Toll Gate

Blue Line
→ Next: kaladipet (1 min)
12

Kaladipet

Blue Line
→ Next: thiruvottriyur_theradi (2 min)
13

Thiruvottriyur Theradi

Blue Line
→ Next: thiruvottriyur (2 min)
14

Thiruvottriyur

Blue Line
→ Next: wimco_nagar (2 min)
15

Wimco Nagar

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Thousand Lights → Lic

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

LIC → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
3

Government Estate → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
4

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → High Court

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
5

High Court → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
6

Mannadi → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Washermanpet → Sir Theagaraya College

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Sir Theagaraya College → Tondiarpet

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Tondiarpet → New Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

New Washermanpet → Toll Gate

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Toll Gate → Kaladipet

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
12

Kaladipet → Thiruvottriyur Theradi

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Thiruvottriyur Theradi → Thiruvottriyur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Thiruvottriyur → Wimco Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.08 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Thousand Lights

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

LIC

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Government Estate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

High Court

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Mannadi

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Sir Theagaraya College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Tondiarpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

New Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Toll Gate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Kaladipet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Wimco Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Thousand Lights to Wimco Nagar on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 15 stations on this route, covering 17 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Thousand Lights?
A: The first metro from Thousand Lights departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Thousand Lights to Wimco Nagar by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 34 minutes under normal conditions, covering 17 km across 15 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Thousand Lights to Wimco Nagar?
A: The standard token fare is INR 40. With a smart card, you pay INR 32 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Chennai Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Thousand Lights to Wimco Nagar drops from INR 40 to INR 32.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Thousand Lights metro station?
A: Thousand Lights is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2018.

Q: What facilities are available at Wimco Nagar metro station?
A: Wimco Nagar offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2021.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Thousand Lights to Wimco Nagar is a 17 km, 34-minute journey with no line change. At INR 40 (or INR 32 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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