A morning shock awaited Chennai Metro passengers on December 2, 2025. A train heading towards the Wimco Nagar Depot suddenly stopped inside a subway, forcing commuters to walk along the railway track. The incident took place on the Blue Line, which runs between Chennai International Airport and the Wimco Nagar Depot.
It occurred after a technical glitch brought the train to a halt between Central Metro and High Court stations. Passengers reported that the coach had no electricity, leaving them confused and standing in the dark.
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Videos from the scene show people holding the handrail. Many were also peeping outside to understand the situation.
Technical glitch hits Chennai Metro!
Train halts midway between Chennai Central & High Court stations.
Power cut in the coach, passengers walked through tunnel to nearest station. 🚶♂️
தொழில் நுட்ப கோளாறால் நடுவழியில் நின்ற சென்னை மெட்ரோ#Chennai #METRORail #ChennaiMetro pic.twitter.com/xYxsauOLnk
— Unmai Kasakkum (@Unmai_Kasakkum) December 2, 2025
After nearly 10 minutes of feeling trapped, an announcement was made. Passengers were instructed to walk nearly 500 metres to the High Court station.
Another video showed commuters queuing up. They were seen walking slowly through the dark tunnel.
muskuraiye aap chennai metro mein chal rahe hain pic.twitter.com/lZ5JEumuWW
— vedika (@vedikabaisa) December 2, 2025
Chennai Metro Rail Tweet
Service Update:
Due to technical issue, metro train was halted between high court station and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Metro Station. Immediate evacuation was done and train has been promptly withdrawn from the line. Normal operations have resumed at 06.20…— Chennai Metro Rail (@cmrlofficial) December 2, 2025
