 The works will begin by next fiscal year 2017–18.Government announced that DPR for Coimbatore metro rail will be prepared by CMRL and it will be funded by German-based company.Feasibility report submitted by Systra to CMRL and sent for government approval.DPR To be prepared after Approval of Feasibility study..

Coimbatore railways has unique infrastructure to host circular rail system as it has similar bus service inside the city limits.