Summary:
But commuters can make free internet calls in a few months as Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is installing wireless network connectivity in trains and stations. At present, metro trains have station indicators above the train doors and announcements on every stop are also being made. Chennai metro may be the only metro rail facility to give free Internet access.”An official said as tenders are floated, it may take at least 10 months to install and provide Internet service. Metro rail has floated tenders to install and commission WiFi services across the 45km network of phase-1 and on the fleet of 42 trains. But commuters will be able to access only after they enter the paid area of a station, which is after they swipe their smartcards,” a metro rail official said..