Chennai Metro Rail has announced restricted operations from March 23 to 31. In an attempt to discourage non-essential travel and protect themselves against Covid-19, CMRL will operate only between 6 am and 10 am and from 4 pm to 8 pm.
CMRL has also announced that the trains operating are only to be used by those engaged in essential services.
Metro train services will not be available from 4.30 AM to 6 AM, 10 AM to 4 PM, and from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Southern Railways have also canceled all suburban trains, on the four sections, as part of Janata Curfew to be on Sunday from 7 am to 9 pm.