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Kochi: Today South Railway and Kochi Metro are suspended its operations due to heavy rain flood. Heavy causing the public transport system to collapse in several parts of Central Kerala. Due to continuous rains, the water level has increased in the Periyar River and all the gates of major dams, including Mullaperiyar, Cherutoni, Idukki reservoirs and Idamalar, have been opened. Due to this, the lives of people living in low-lying areas have been majorly affected. Water  level increased to  Bridge no 176 The flood situation has affected the transport system in Kochi city. A spokesman of the South Railway said in a statement in the morning that, "On the down line area between Angamaly and Aluva, the service has been stopped on this bridge due to increasing water level at bridge no 176." Kochi Metro train operation suspended Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) closed its operation this morning after being submerged in the water of its yard in Mattam near Aluva. KMRL said in a state...

Kochi: The detailed project report (DPR) for Kakkanad extension is ready and Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to submit the same to Center. The metro officials are set to handover the report to Urban Development Ministry to get approval. The DPR to be submitted today is for the 11-km long Kakkanad extension. The agency is getting ready to start piling for the extension starting from December this year. State sanctioned is accorded and a Government order is also issued for the same. Managing director, KMRL, A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish is expecting positive response from the central government. The metro body is geared up to begin piling work for the Kakkanad extension from end of the year. Basic preparatory work to be wrapped up before the approval, this comprises of widening the corridor to 22 meters. Hanish also informs that a social impact assessment study is underway before going ahead with land acquisition. If the central government gives approval in coming months, the ₹2,310 cror...

Kochi:  Kochi Metro elevates itself into a shopping circuit with the second interconnection with The Chennai Silks. It"s a major milestone in the history of the 56-year old establishment, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Kochi this year. It was indeed a day to rejoice for every shopaholic Kochinite when Chennai Silks, MG Road Kochi will become the second business establishment to connect with Kochi Metro as per the interconnection policy approved by Kochi Metro Rail Limited . Commuters travelling via MG Road Metro station will now be able to shop at the favorite store. In fact, it is an additional reason to travel in a metro as you get to shop and ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned metro coach. On Sunday, amidst fanfare and celebration, Chennai Silks opened its showroom. Cultural event was part of the inauguration ceremony. Here are some of the glimpses from the event: [gallery size="large" td_select_gallery_slide="slide" td_gallery_title_inpu...

Kochi: People across the India celebrates successful Anniversary of Kochi Metro with various program at Kochi on Sunday. A music concert held at Maharaja’s Metro station, Celebrates festival by cutting a huge cake with Kochi Metro Rail Ltd at Edappally Metro Station and People residents, commuters, people’s representatives. In evening cultural program were celebrated at various station. Commuters also got the opportunity to show their talent, Magics were also performed by Muthukad. Journey of Kochi Metro The construction of Kochi metro has been laid by our one of the Prime Minister of India on September 2012, 2013 by Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL). It is a 50-50 joint venture between Central Government and State Government. Total  length of Kochi Metro is 25 km. Which was constructed in two phase, first phase which was 13.4 km from Aluva to Palarivattom and the second one consist 5 km from Palarivattom to Maharaj’s college stadium. Kochi metro provides more job opp...

Kochi: A well know mall  Lulu in Edapally, Kochi is the first business establishment to connect with Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL). A skywalk connecting mall with metro station opened for public on 14th June 2018, Thursday by managing director APM Mohammed Hanish. Kochi marked a new achievement before it’s first anniversary with a great tie-up. The connectivity is expected to bring down vehicular traffic at busy Edapally Junction and make it easier for the public to commute from metro station to mall and back. Skywalk will operate from 9am to 10pm. According to the KMRL policy, the entire cost of direct connectivity, including civil work, lighting, additional lifts, shifting of utilities, ticketing office, security cabins and other modifications is borne by the mall as they were keen on having a skywalk link with a metro station. The land licence for the shadow area of the skywalk within the KMRL property equal to 99% of the market value of the land, and a license fee per an...

Kochi: At Kochi Metro Rail’s operational control centre located at Muttom, a 2,670 photovoltaic (PV) solar plant was inaugurated by managing direction of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish.  This project aims to boost the share of solar energy to 19.4% of metro’s total energy utilization at Kochi Metro Rail. During the first phase of Kochi Metro Rail solar power was to be generated from the rooftop plants. These would be installed at 22 metro stations as well the Muttom depot. The entire project using the rooftop would have generated around 4MWp. This is an ambitious plan in order to work towards offering sustainable solutions. Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model has been adopted by KMRL to implement projects using green energy. As part of the model private vendor will be investing approximately ₹32 crore to set up the system as well as carry out operations and maintenance. KMRL on the other would sign a power purchase agreement wh...

Kochi: Kochi Metro is all set to spruce up the public transportation system by extending metro rail line from Pettah to SN Junction. The project is likely to be completed by 2020 end as per Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) officials. Land acquisition for the project has begun with the officials completing discussion with oil companies as well as finished alignment work. Managing director APM Mohammed Hanish of KMRL informed that they will be work along the central line of the route. Discussion with oil companies was held as oil pipelines have been laid on the same route where metro will run. After studying the area, KMRL officials have earmarked adequate horizontal clearance. The report was shared with oil companies who have accepted the suggestions. Kochi Metro Work in Progress (Photo: KMRL) Metro officials are optimistic that if things are on track than the project will be made operational by 2020. However, Hanish informed that acquiring land from Thykoodam to Petta h was delayed but com...

Kochi: Kochi Metro Rail Limited has signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) with the district-level coordination committee of autorickshaw driver unions to integrate the tuk-tuk network with the Metro system. The historic agreement will bring together 15,000 automatic rickshaws in the Greater Kochi area under a single umbrella that will act as a single unit to transport public transport passengers to their final destination and vice versa. Cars under a registered partnership will begin to operate for a variety of services such as feeder, hire, call and rental. The objective is to support KMRL in the implementation of ‘Seamless Transportation for Kochi’ by providing connection services around its stations and other modes of public transport. The feeder services will operate their fleet through the routes identified with a specific number of services and trips. Up to 300 automobile drivers have received behavioral and road safety training to operate as feeder conveyors in a...

Kochi: The Kochi Water Metro project will gain momentum as Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) opens technical offers to carry out topographic surveys in areas identified for 19 terminals on Thursday. The survey will provide detailed information on the terrain and surface characteristics of the identified area for the development of piers and other related infrastructures. Info-graphics Source : TOI KMRL will examine 26.39 acres and prepare plans. “We have identified the area required for the building terminals, but we have not presented the details of the land that needs to be acquired to build docks and other infrastructure.” Before starting the land acquisition, KMRL will hold public hearings, consult panchayats and other agencies, “said the KMRL spokesman. The agency had identified 0.32 acres in Bolgatty, 2.9 acres in Ernakulam, 0.38 acres in Eroor, 0.85 acres in Fort Kochi, 3.69 acres in High Court, 2.36 acres in Kakkanad, 0.3 acres in Korankotta, 0.29 acres in Kumbalam...

Kochi: In what can be seen as a thumbs up from the city’s residents, daily ridership on the Kochi Metro has doubled to 30,000 since the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) threw open in early October a 5-km stretch that extends the network to the heart of the city. Of the 25.6-km Phase 1 project, the first 13-km stretch was made operational in June this year . To be sure, the Kochi Metro, which boasts a number of firsts, and was built at a cost of just over Rs 5,000 crore, is still finding its feet. It does not expect to achieve its target of 300,000 daily commuters for at least five-six years, until its Phase II (11.2-km) becomes operational and a host of initiatives are implemented. Until such time, however, the KMRL is banking on innovative channels to boost revenue. First, on a recommendation from Ernst & Young, KMRL decided against spending on the automatic fare collection system, instead inviting bids from banks in exchange for the right to issue a co-branded card to commuters....

New Delhi: The Kochi Metro Rail Project has been selected for the “Best Urban Mobility Awards” by a jury headed by former union urban development Secretary M. Ramachandran. The award will be given by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in a event being organised by Institute of Urban Transport (India) on November 4-6, 2017 in Hyderabad, India. The jury held view that the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) is implementing an excellent urban public transport model consisting rail, road and water transport projects in Kerala. The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri will present the award to all selected metro projects in various category during the 10th Urban Mobility India International conference being hosted by the Union Urban Development Ministry every year. First run of Kochi Metro Rail started for public from June 17, 2017 and on 3rd October its added it extension line for public services. Click here to see on portal https://goo.gl/jRHEGd

Kochi: The second reach of Kochi Metro Rail Project from Palarivattom to Maharajas College ground in the heart of the city was commissioned on 3rd October 2017 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Prior to the inaugural function held... Click here to see more https://goo.gl/9P2sXf

Kochi: The number of trains operating for the Kochi metro will go up from six to nine as the system of mass rapid transport is extended from Palarivattom to Maharaja’s College Ground on October 3. The fare for the 18-km-long Aluva-Ground stretch will be ₹50. “The frequency of services has not... Click here to see more https://goo.gl/3s2pJf

Kochi: With the integrated trial run of the Kochi Metro using the signalling and communication system in the second reach up to Maharaja’s being successfully completed, the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) authorities are waiting for the inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety... Click here to see more https://goo.gl/svcEup

Kochi: Amid a demand for a cut in fares, the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) Managing Director Elias George made it clear on Wednesday that the fare policy would be reviewed only after the commencement of metro commercial operations till Maharajas. “The correct pattern of regular metro users can be arrived at only when the Metro reaches Maharajas College. We will analyse the situation then and accordingly effect certain changes in the fare structure,” the official said while visiting the Changambuzha Metro station where the mural art work decorations were completed. After the initial rush, thanks to joyriders, the metro trains operating in the Aluva-Palarivattom section is witnessing less commuter patronage during the weekdays though the situation is much better on holidays and weekends. According to the official, the authorities aim to start the metro operation in the 18 km Aluva-Maharajas stretch by the first week of October, before the Under-17 Football World Cup gets underwa...

Kochi: The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) on Friday said passenger services will be rescheduled from August 26 (tomorrow) and will start only from 8 am. The change is part of the KMRL’s plan to extend the operations of Kochi Metro till Maharaja’s College by the beginning of October before the FIFA Under-17 World Cup event starts. In a statement, the KMRL said “in order to commission this reach, technical tests have to be done on the signalling system for the complete section from Aluva to Maharaja’s College. This delayed schedule will continue till September 2 for ensuring the smooth commissioning of the signalling system.” As September 3 is Sunday, the services will be starting at 8 am. The services will start at the usual time i.e. 6 am from September 4, it said. [caption id="attachment_10342" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kochi Metro changes its metro services schedule. (Image Credit: Kochi Metro)[/caption]

Kochi: If all goes as planned the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) will soon enter the city"s realty sector. The Metro agency"s entry into real estate targeting middle class home buyers is expected to redefine the sector. In a recent talk delivered by KMRL managing director Elias George, he firmly stated the Metro agency"s readiness to plunge into the sector. "We are going to do real estate business ," he said, adding, "We are confident that we can give the best possible fittings and flats." KMRL expects to generate revenue of approximately Rs 1,000 crore through the sale of these apartments. Kerala government has provided 18 acres of land to KMRL at Kakkanad, where old NGO quarters are located, and the flats will come up here. The Metro agency intends to develop European-styled apartments which are of 1,000-1,200 square feet. These apartments would cost less than what the front runners in the sector are selling now, he said. The KMRL managing director sa...