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News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Old Metro Cards Out, Singara Chennai Card In: All You Need To Know
Last Updated: From 1 August, Chennai Metro commuters must upgrade to the new NCMC-based Singara Chennai Card as top-ups for old cards come to a stop. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced that commuters will no longer be able to recharge their old metro smart cards starting 1 August 2025. Instead, the Singara Chennai Card—based on the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) system—will take full charge across all 41 metro stations. Still Have an Old Card? Here's What to Do Once the value drops below Rs 50, commuters must return the old card at any metro ticket counter. In return, they'll receive the Singara Chennai Card free of cost. The remaining balance and security deposit will be automatically transferred to the new card, as per Times Now News. What is the Singara Chennai Card? Launched in April 2023, this smart card is part of a larger national initiative by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It's designed to make travel easier by working across metros, buses, toll booths, and more—all with one card. It also promotes digital and eco-friendly travel by reducing the need for paper tickets. Is This the End of Paper Tickets? The move to the Singara Chennai Card supports eco-friendly commuting by cutting down paper use and encourages cashless, digital travel. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
CMRL to fully switch to usage of Singara Chennai cards, commuters with smart cards can transfer balance
Chennai Metro Rail will entirely switch to the usage of National Common Mobility Cards or the Singara Chennai cards from August 1. As a result, commuters with the regular travel cards or contactless smart cards will not be able to do a top-up of the card in all 41 stations of the phase I and phase I extension network from August 1. Commuters can exhaust the remaining balance in the smartcards for travel meanwhile. 'When the card residual value reaches the minimum (less than ₹50), the card shall be surrendered at CMRL ticketing counters and in lieu shall obtain Singara Chennai Card as replacement with zero card cost along with transfer of their deposit and residual value to NCMC for further usage,' according to a press release. While contactless smart cards have been available since 2015, Chennai Metro Rail commenced the issuance of NCMC in April 2023.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
Chennai Metro Rail won't top up old travel cards starting August 1
CMRL old card (above) and Singara Chennai card CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will phase out its existing travel cards and migrate entirely to the Singara Chennai National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) from August 1. From that date, top-up services for the older CMRL travel cards will be discontinued across all 41 metro stations. Other ticketing methods such as QR tickets will remain unchanged. Commuters holding the old CMRL cards can continue using their cards until the balance is exhausted. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Once the residual value falls below Rs 50, passengers must surrender the card at any metro station counter. They will then receive a Singara Chennai Card free of charge, with the remaining balance and deposit amount transferred to the new NCMC card for continued use. CMRL first introduced the NCMC-compliant Singara Chennai Card on April 14, 2023, alongside the older CMRL travel cards. The transition is aimed at creating a unified ticketing system compatible with multiple modes of transport and urban mobility services.
