CMRL officials say five other entry/exits are under construction

Commuters taking Metro Rail to Chennai Central station have found that it is a long walk to the station.

On the fourth day of free travel on Monday, commuters raised some complaints that CMRL will do well to address.

At present, passengers coming out of the Central Metro station will have to use the subway to reach the station. But a first time commuter may not even notice the subway, as there is no sign board to give him directions.

After leaving the subway, commuters will have to walk a long distance to reach the station.

This is because Chennai Metro Rail has opened only one entry/exit, which is located next to Park station; the other five entry/exits are under construction. Had the entry/exit near Central station been opened, commuters would not be facing this problem, said a passenger.

Sathya Raj, a resident of Vadapalani who came to see off her relative, said, “It was exhausting for me to walk all the way to Central station. Imagine if a passenger has to do this with baggage. They could have opened one entry/exit close to the station.”

Subway not noticeable

Anna Nagar resident Suresh R. said he did not notice the subway and walked up to the signal, crossed the road and reached the Central station.

“In a way, I am glad I did it. This seems easier than using the subway as it means walking a longer distance to reach the the Central station.

Officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited said they would open the other entry/exit points and put up sign boards soon.