Kochi Metro Rail
കൊച്ചി മെട്രോ റെയിൽവേ
Overview
LocaleKochi,  India
Transit typeMass Rapid Transit
Number of lines1 (Phase I)
Number of stations26 (Phase I)
Headquarters8th Floor, Revenue Tower, Opp Subhash Park, Kochi
Websitehttp://www.kochimetro.org/
Operation
Operator(s)Kochi Metro Rail Corp.
Technical
System length27 kilometres (17 mi) (Phase I)

The Kochi Metro is a proposed rapid transit system for the city of Kochi, in India. It was proposed in the year 2005 but was delayed due to the reason that the union government expressing serious doubts about the economic viability of the project.[1] The alignment was created by the DMRC and is planned to be made on a Public-Private Partnership basis. The nodal agency for the project is KINFRA. On completion, a newly formed Kochi Metro Rail Corporation would operate the metro.Kochi Metro will follow the Chennai Metro model.The metro rail project , is being set up at an estimated cost of ₹ 5146 crore, and is expected to get completed in 2016. Already, the Ernakulam north overbridge is being pulled down as part of the initial project work.[2]

History

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was signed up for drawing the DPR (detailed project report) of Rs 2000-crore Kochi metro transport on 22 December 2004. The Kerala cabinet under the Chief Ministership of Oommen Chandy gave clearance for the Kochi metro project, replacing Konkan Railway Corporation backed Skybus project. It was expected to be started by 2006 and completed by 2010.[3] The land for the project was proposed to be handed over to the DMRC on 10/06/2011 and all the detailed study for the possible traffic congestion especially in North Ernakulam when the work will commence was also said to be completed by the city traffic commissioner .[4] The ministry of urban development has approved the revised proposal for Kochi Metro

Funding

The plan submitted by DMRC in 2005 was for an estimated ₹3,000 crore (US$359.5 million). Due to the delay in implementing the project, the DMRC has revised the plan in August 2010 and the cost estimate stands at ₹6,000 crore (US$718.9 million).[5] The Kerala government had sought Central Government's assistance for the project to be built in the lines of the Delhi metro project in terms of funding. The Centre refused this request.[6] However, no statement has been formally issued. Kerala Finance Minister Dr. Thomas Issac in his budget speech said that ₹ 156 crore has been allotted for the Kochi Metro Rail project.[7]

Route

Legend
Aluva
Infopark Phase 2
Pulinchodu
Infopark Phase 1
Companypady
KINFRA
Ambattukavu
Chittethukara
Muttom
Cochin SEZ
Kalamassery
Kakkanad Jn
Cochin University
Padamugal
Pathadipalam
Vazhakkala
Edapally
Chembumukku
Changampuzha Park
Palarivattom Bypass
Palarivattom
Palarivattom Jn
J. L. N. Stadium
J. L. N. Stadium
Kaloor
Town Hall
M. G. Road
Maharaja's College
Ernakulam South
Kadavanthra
Elamkulam
Vyttila
Thaikoodam
Pettah
Vadakkekotta
SN Junction
Thrippunithura Terminal

The Kochi Metro Rail Corporation has proposed a route spanning 25.253 km from Thripunithura to Aluva.[8] There will be 23 stations:

The DMRC has submitted a proposal for the metro rail project to be extended till the Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery.

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References

  1. ^ http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/kochi-metrogovt-dynamics/397192/
  2. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Nod-for-Metro-projects-revised-proposal/articleshow/10373179.cms
  3. ^ http://www.financialexpress.com/news/delhi-metro-to-draw-up-project-report-for-kochi/121661/
  4. ^ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=109930
  5. ^ http://www.centralchronicle.com/viewnews.asp?articleID=45003
  6. ^ http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/heading-for-a-dead-end/187321.html
  7. ^ [6]
  8. ^ http://www.kochimetro.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=27
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