Having relocated to near Avadi last month I happened to see PTMS after long time near Avadi station. Some time ago it was reported that PTMS will be canceled, but surprised to see it running and full. We spent some time exploring Avadi in bazaar and also part of NM road. Avadi looks like a city in itself with some shops that can normally be found only in areas like Anna nagar. Velachery is also connected by EMU which was ready for leaving at that time in evening. The drawback of the area is lack of underground drainage and piped water in spite of being made a corporation few years back. I do not know if it would have been better had it been part of Chennai corporation.