Updated Feb 12, 2021 | 15:51 IST Decks cleared for the inauguration of the 9-km Washermenpet-Wimco Nagar line under Chennai Metro Rail’s phase I extension project. All checks have been carried out and PM Modi will inaugurate it on Sunday. Dry run and final inspection of Chennai Metro Rail Project's Phase I Extension | Photo Credit: Facebook Key Highlights Chennai Metro's Phase 1 Extension project includes a 9.051 km extension of the 23.1 km Blue Line, built in the 45.1 km Phase 1 project. The Chennai residents' requirements to travel from Wimco Nagar to Airport, covering nearly 31 km on a direct train in a matter of just one hour will soon be realised as the Chennai Metro Rail Limited opens up the extension corridor northward from Washermanpet to Wimco Nagar through 8 stations.