Chennai Metro Rail Offers Free WiFi Services To Daily Commuters In Stations   

If you travel daily by the Chennai Metro Rail, then there is a good news for all. Commuters will be able to easily access the internet and make calls while travelling in Chennai metro rail as free WiFi services is available for all that starts from today, Thursday. 

Earlier this service was not possible for the commuters as internet connectivity and mobile network were not available in underground stations but now it would be easy for all. 

According to a press release, the Indian Express reports state that the metro rail management assetered; Airtel has decided to provide 4G data and voice services along both green and blue lines except for three stations. 

"Chennai Central, LIC and Thousand Lights stations will be equipped with this feature by December first week as works are still in progress. While, Jio services are already present between Thirumangalam and Egmore stations but due to poor network connectivity, there are many black spots where mobile signal is not found," official said. 

Even free landline services have been arranged in all 19 underground stations for metro passengers. 

"This free to use telephone facility can be used in case of an emergency. They will be available in the Customer Care section located in the concourse area," the press release further added.  

Also, in case of an emergency passenger emergency telephone and two numbers per platform have been provided at all stations, said the press release.