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Saidapet metro station


Saidapet
Logo of Chennai Metro Chennai Metro station
Saidapet metro station with City Union Bank
General information
LocationAnna Salai, Todd Hunter Nagar, Nandanam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600015
India
Coordinates13°01′17″N 80°13′32″E / 13.0214141°N 80.2254362°E / 13.0214141; 80.2254362
Owned byChennai Metro
Operated byChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Line(s)Blue Line
PlatformsIsland platform
Platform-1 → Chennai International Airport (to be extended to Kilambakkam in the future)
Platform-2 → Wimco Nagar Depot
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground, Double Track
ParkingAvailable Car parking
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
Station codeSSA
History
Opened25 May 2018; 6 years ago (2018-05-25)
ElectrifiedSingle phase 25 kV, 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station Logo of Chennai Metro Chennai Metro Following station
Nandanam
towards Wimco Nagar Depot
 Blue Line Little Mount
towards Chennai International Airport
Blue Line
(Future Service)
 Little Mount
towards Kilambakkam
Location
Map

Saidapet is an underground metro station on the North-South Corridor of the Blue Line of Chennai Metro in Chennai, India. This station serves the neighbourhood of Saidapet. The station has a length of 230 to 250 meters.[1] The station was opened for public on 25 May 2018.[2]

Interesting facts

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The station became the first station in Chennai Metro to have solar panels installed. A total of 400 KW panels have been installed in the station to power elevators, escalators, and lights at the station.[3]

Station layout

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Saidapet track layout
Legend
to Nandanam
P2
P1
to Little Mount
Station with two tracks and one Island platform
G Street level Exit/Entrance
M Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
P Platform 1
Southbound 		Towards → Chennai International Airport
Next Station: Little Mount
(to be further extended to Kilambakkam in the future)
Island platform | Doors will open on the right Disabled access
Platform 2
Northbound 		Towards ← Wimco Nagar Depot
Next Station: Nandanam


Saidapet metro station
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeMetro station
Town or cityChennai
CountryIndia
Completed2018 (2018)
Opened25 May 2018 (2018-05-25)
Inaugurated ()
Design and construction
Main contractorL&T-SUCG JV
Website
http://chennaimetrorail.org/

Facilities

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List of available ATM at Saidapet metro station are

Connections

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Bus

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Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) bus routes number 1B, 5A, 5B, 5E, 5T, 9M, 18A, 18D, 18E, 18R, 19A, 19BCT, 19C, 19T, 23C, 23V, 29N, 45A, 45B, 45E, 47, 47A, 47D, 49G, 49R, 51F, 51J, 51M, 51N, 51P, 52, 52B, 52K, 52P, 54, 54D, 54E, 54M, 54P, 54S, 60, 60A, 60D, 60H, 88CET, 88Ccut, 88D, 88K, 88L, 88R, 118A, 119T, 129C, 154, 154A, 154P, 188, 188K, 221, 221H, 519, 554, 597, A45B, A47, A51, B18, B29NGS, D51, E18, G18, J51, M7, M7A, M9M, M18C, M19B, M45E, M51, M51R, M51V, M60, N45B, S35, V51, V51CUT, V151, serves the station from nearby Saidapet Police Station bus stand.[4]

Rail

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Saidapet railway station of Chennai Suburban Railway network is situated nearby.

Entry/Exit

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Saidapet metro station Entry/exits
Gate No-A1 Gate No-A2 Gate No-A3 Gate No-A4

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "CMRL's compact stations have their own fan club". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. ^ Sekar, Sunitha (25 May 2018). "Chennai Metro Rail opens two underground stretches". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  3. ^ Sekar, Sunitha (4 June 2018). "Metro Rail to begin tapping solar energy at Saidapet". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Home". mtcbus.org.
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