No audio/video on speaker in Chennai Metro .

1. WHAT'S NOT ALLOWED

Under Section 59 of the Metro Railway (Operations and Maintenance) Act 2002, these are treated as "nuisance":

Playing music or videos without headphones

Using mobile phones on speaker mode

Talking loudly on calls

Any act that causes discomfort to fellow passengers . 

Basically: If people around you can hear it, it's a violation 7443

2. FINE AMOUNT

Fine: Up to ₹500

Note: Some reports initially mentioned "up to ₹2,500" but CMRL's official advisory and news reports confirm ₹500 max

Extra action: If disruption continues, you can be removed from metro premises by authorized officials . 

3. HOW IT WILL BE ENFORCED

Announcements will be played in trains and at stations

Pink Squad, Quick Response Team, and CMRL officials will check during inspections

If they get a complaint or find someone causing nuisance, they will impose the fine m

4. WHY THIS RULE

CMRL said this is to "enhance travel etiquette" and "ensure passenger comfort".

It came after The Hindu reported on "The growing nuisance of reels on loudspeakers in Chennai Metro trains".

Commuters complained about Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, music videos being played on speaker .

5. CMRL'S REQUEST TO PASSENGERS

"Show consideration for fellow passengers"

Simple habits: Use headphones, keep conversations low, avoid speaker mode . 

6. OTHER METROS

Bangalore Metro also recorded 57,538 cases of loud music without headphones in 1 year. Delhi Metro has similar rules. .