Fares and Ticketing
| Distance (km) | 2nd-Class Fares | 1st-Class Fares | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Child | Adult | Child | |
| 1–5 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 45 |
| 6–10 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 45 |
| 11–15 | 5 | 4 | 55 | 45 |
| 16–20 | 6 | 4 | 80 | 55 |
| 21–25 | 7 | 4 | 85 | 55 |
The fare structure of the Chennai MRTS is integrated with that of the Chennai Suburban Railway, as both are operated by the Southern Railways. The fare system is distance based, with the price for the journey in direct correlation with the length of the journey. Unlike most rapid transit systems, and like the Chennai Suburban Railway, the Chennai MRTS maintains first-class passenger seating and does not have air-conditioned coaches. First-class travel is only available aboard 9-car trains.
In addition to the fare scheme listed in the table, which is meant for one-time ticketed travel, the Southern Railways has monthly tickets and quarterly season tickets scheme for more frequent travellers. Although some of the MRTS stations (such as Chintadripet and Chepauk) have automatic ticket vending machines (ATVMs), these machines are infrequently used.
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