Kochi Metro: Project Information, Routes, Fares and other Details

Sangeeta Singh Posted on: 2022-01-25 12:36:00 Viewer: 10,276 Comments: 0 Country: India City: Kochi

In the bustling urban landscape of Kochi, India, an ambitious transformation is underway with the development of an extensive metro rail network. With two metro rail lines spanning a combined length of 39.7 kilometers, this transformative project is poised to revolutionize the city's transportation landscape. Backed by a substantial project cost of Rs. 7,758 cr. INR, this metro rail endeavor is not only set to ease commuter congestion but also foster sustainable urban growth and connectivity for years to come. The metro train operation in the first Phase of the Kochi Metro project was started on 19 June 2017 and the system is now covering a total of 25.6 km with 1 lines. By the end of 2025 , the Kochi Metro will cover a total network of 39.7 kilometers.

Project Summary

Project Name: Kochi Metro Rail Project
Operator: Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL)
Owner: Govt. of India and Govt. of Kerala
Project Type: Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
Project Cost: INR 7,758.79 Crores
Funding Agency: JICA, AFD
Status: Operational -17 June 2017

Routes & Network

#1 Line: Aluva - SN Junction (28.8 km) Operational (28.8)

#2 Line: Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium - Info Park (11.2 km) Approved

Operational Routes

Phase I: Aluva - Petta - SN Junction

Route Length: 28.8 km
Stations: 21 Stations
No. of Trains: 25
Operational Stations: Aluva, Pulinchodu, Companypady, Ambattukavu, Muttom, Kalamassery, Cochin University, Pathadipalam, Edapally, Changampuzha Park, Palarivattom, JLN Stadium, Kaloor, Lissie, M.G Road, Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam South, Kadavanthra, Elamkulam, Vytila, Thykkoodam, Petta, Vadakkekotta, SN Junction and Tripunithura Terminal.
Depot: Muttom

Future Expansion

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium - Info Park

Route Length: 11.2 km
Stations: 11 Stations
Project Cost: Rs.2,577.00
Proposed Stations: Palarivattom Junction, Palarivattom Signal, Chembumukku, Vazhakkala, Kunnumpuram, Kakkanad Junction, Kochi Special Economic Zone, Chittethukara, Rajagiri, Info Park I, Info Park II.

Airport extension: Aluva - Angamaly

Train Maintenance Depot

Phase I - Line 1 (Blue) - Muttom (Operational)

Fares

Upto 2 Km - ₹10

2 Km to 5 Km - ₹20

5 Km to 10 Km - ₹30

10 Km to 15 Km - ₹40

15 km to 20 Km - ₹50

20 Km to 25 Km - ₹60

Route Map

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Key Dates

13 September 2012: Foundation stone laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
June 2013: Construction work was started.
17 June 2017: Aluva – Palarivattom (Line 1/Phase 1) 13.26 km.
03 October 2017: Palarivattom – Maharaja’s College (Line 1/Phase 1) 4.96 km.
03 September 2019: Maharaja’s College – Thaikoodam (Line 1/Phase 1) 5.56 km.
07 September 2020: Thaikoodam – Petta (Line 1/Phase 1) 1.13 km.
01 September 2022: Petta – S.N. Junction (Line 1/Phase 1 A) 1.8 km.
6 March 2024: S.N. Junction – Tripunithura (Line-1/Blue Line) – 1.16 km