Chennai, Apr 1 (UNI) Four time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings
(CKS) today announced a special partnership with the Chennai Metro
Rail Limited (CMRL) for this IPL edition that would enhance the fan
convenience and experience during the home matches at the historic
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk.
Fans with tickets for CSK's home matches can travel in Metro Rail at
no additional cost.
They can commute to and fro the stadium hassle free as fans no longer
need to wait in queues; the QR/barcoded match tickets will double up
as the travel tickets.
CMRL will additionally operate feeder bus service from Government
Estate Metro station, located less one km from the the stadium, thereby
providing convenience at the door step to save time for fans.
Metro Rail services will also be extended by 90 minutes to facilitate fans’
safe return after the matches.
CSK CEO K.S Viswanathan said CSK has always focussed on fans in all our
initiatives. We are happy to partner with Chennai Metro for the IPL 2023
season to ensure that fans can travel hassle free for CSK's home matches.
“We encourage fans to use public transport and enjoy CSK's home matches
in Chepauk.”
CMRL MD M.A Siddique said: “CMRL has always provided safe, dependable,
affordable and environmentally sustainable transportation system.
CMRL is happy to collaborate with CSK to provide a very special arrangement
to cricket fans that entitles them to travel in metro rail using IPL tickets.
"Kudos to CSK for participating in this initiative to promote public transport.
Let us enjoy this IPL cricket season with Chennai Metro!”, a CSK release said
tonight.
UNI GV 2012