Kochi Metro | Delhi based IPE Global to prepare DPR of Vyttila Mobility Hub of Phase II
KOCHI: On Thursday the much-delayed Phase II development of the Vyttila Mobility Hub (VMH) got a major fillip as the implementing agency Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) awarded the consultancy work for the preparation of the detailed project report (DPR) to Delhi-based IPE Global Ltd. Within three month’s it is expected to be concluded. This contract is worth over Rs 1.20 crore. Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) in a press release said that the focus of developing the DPR for VMH will be on providing seamless connectivity between various modes of transport like buses, metro, ferry/water metro, autorickshaws and cabs in a passenger-centric manner. They should provide a well-planned infrastructure that prioritizes pedestrians and non-motorised transport users and ensures their safety. It should also accommodate all public and private buses, including the interstate contract carriage permit and state-owned buses, traveling through Vyttila junction and facilitate their entry and exit in t...