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By Express News ServiceCHENNAI: Commuters on the Metro were in for a surprise on Thursday, when the Metro arrived at noon, plastered with posters of The New Indian Express’s unique initiative — Retro to Metro — to commemorate Madras Day. The New Indian Express, in association with Chennai Metro Rail Limited, organised the special ride for Chennaiites. Commuters were given special supplements that featured interesting stories about the city, keeping them engrossed through the Metro journey. On Thursday, to celebrate the city turning 380, a cake was cut and distributed to all at the Vadapalani Metro station. The Metro ride is scheduled during non-peak hours twice a day between 11 am and 5 pm..