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🚆 Chennai Metro: Wimco Nagar Depot to Thousand Lights

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Wimco Nagar Depot to Thousand Lights without any interchange. This direct route covers 18 km in approximately 35 minutes across 16 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

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

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Wimco Nagar Depot to Thousand Lights. 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: ~35 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Wimco Nagar Depot

Blue Line
→ Next: wimco_nagar (1 min)
2

Wimco Nagar

Blue Line
→ Next: thiruvottriyur (2 min)
3

Thiruvottriyur

Blue Line
→ Next: thiruvottriyur_theradi (2 min)
4

Thiruvottriyur Theradi

Blue Line
→ Next: kaladipet (2 min)
5

Kaladipet

Blue Line
→ Next: toll_gate (1 min)
6

Toll Gate

Blue Line
→ Next: new_washermanpet (2 min)
7

New Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: tondiarpet (2 min)
8

Tondiarpet

Blue Line
→ Next: sir_theagaraya_college (1 min)
9

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
10

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (2 min)
11

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (1 min)
12

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (4 min)
13

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (3 min)
14

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (1 min)
15

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (2 min)
16

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Wimco Nagar Depot → Wimco Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.59 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
2

Wimco Nagar → Thiruvottriyur

📏 Distance: 1.08 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Thiruvottriyur → Thiruvottriyur Theradi

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Thiruvottriyur Theradi → Kaladipet

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Kaladipet → Toll Gate

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
6

Toll Gate → New Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

New Washermanpet → Tondiarpet

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Tondiarpet → Sir Theagaraya College

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Sir Theagaraya College → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Washermanpet → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Mannadi → High Court

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
12

High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
13

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
14

Government Estate → Lic

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
15

LIC → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Wimco Nagar Depot

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Wimco Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Kaladipet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Toll Gate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

New Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Tondiarpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Sir Theagaraya College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Mannadi

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

High Court

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Government Estate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

LIC

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thousand Lights

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 Wimco Nagar Depot to Thousand Lights on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 16 stations on this route, covering 18 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Wimco Nagar Depot?
A: The first metro from Wimco Nagar Depot 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 Wimco Nagar Depot to Thousand Lights by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 35 minutes under normal conditions, covering 18 km across 16 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Wimco Nagar Depot to Thousand Lights?
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 Wimco Nagar Depot to Thousand Lights drops from INR 40 to INR 32.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Wimco Nagar Depot metro station?
A: Wimco Nagar Depot is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2021.

Q: What facilities are available at Thousand Lights metro station?
A: Thousand Lights offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2018.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Wimco Nagar Depot to Thousand Lights is a 18 km, 35-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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