India : Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project
The Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project will contribute to the expansion of the existing metro rail network in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu on the south-east coast of India. It will contribute to the development of three new metro lines, 3, 4, and 5, that will connect the central area of Chennai to major destinations in the south and west of the city. The investment project and the attached technical assistance project will improve the overall livability, inclusiveness, and competitiveness of the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) by providing affordable alternative transport, enhancing non-farebox revenue generation, and enabling transit-oriented development, and first- and last-mile connectivity.
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Heriawan, Andri
South Asia Department
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| Project Name | Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project | ||||
| Project Number | 52234-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | India |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP4: Making cities more livable OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Urban public transport |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project will contribute to the expansion of the existing metro rail network in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu on the south-east coast of India. It will contribute to the development of three new metro lines, 3, 4, and 5, that will connect the central area of Chennai to major destinations in the south and west of the city. The investment project and the attached technical assistance project will improve the overall livability, inclusiveness, and competitiveness of the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) by providing affordable alternative transport, enhancing non-farebox revenue generation, and enabling transit-oriented development, and first- and last-mile connectivity. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The CMA's rapid population increase and strong economic growth have brought about tremendous pressure to improve basic urban infrastructure and facilities, and to meet the increasing demand for urban mobility. The high level of urbanization in the CMA has contributed to the expansion of the urban areas towards suburban regions. Noticeable land use changes from agricultural to industrial and residential areas have been observed along major corridors. This urban expansion has consequently increased the average travel distance to major destinations in the central area, prompting the need for a fast, affordable, and convenient way of travel, particularly for business and commuting trips which account for more than 80% of total trips in the CMA. | ||||
| Impact | Urban mobility and livability in the Chennai Metropolitan Area improved |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Access to and connectivity of public transport in the Chennai Metropolitan Area improved |
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| Description of Project Outputs | New metro lines completed Multimodal and land use integration improved Non-farebox revenue mechanism strengthened |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Chennai |
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| Consulting Services | The Chennai Metro Rail Ltd will engage a general consultant to provide support in the implementation and coordination of overall activities under Phase II metro development, including in general project management, procurement, construction supervision, safeguards implementation, and financial management. The selection of the general consultant is ongoing, to be financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. |
| Procurement | Advance contracting and retroactive financing will be undertaken. Procurement will be done in accordance with ADB's Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). Draft bidding documents for all contracts will be prepared by the Chennai Metro Rail Ltd and approved by ADB. The state government's e-procurement system will be used for all procurement activities. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Heriawan, Andri |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, SARD |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Fact Finding | 07 Dec 2020 to 15 Feb 2021 |
| MRM | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Approval | 08 Dec 2022 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 08 Dec 2022 |
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| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 2,503.50 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 780.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | % |
| Counterpart | 1,723.50 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | % |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project: Technical Assistance Letter | Technical Assistance Letter | Dec 2022 |
| Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project: Facility Administration Manual | Facility Administration Manual | Nov 2022 |
| Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Nov 2022 |
| Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Action Plan | Gender Action Plans | Nov 2022 |
| Enhancing Urban Mobility and Livability of the Chennai Metropolitan Area: Technical Assistance Report | Technical Assistance Reports | Nov 2022 |
| Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Jun 2020 |
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