The station was renamed to Town Hall Metro Station on 1 February 2020. [78][79][80][81] Approximately, 4.6 hectares of land will be required for widening curves and stretches where the metro's viaduct is positioned outside the median. The agency had detailed discussions with KMRL MD Elias George and other senior officials. Endangered species and animals of Western Ghats are depicted in MG Road station, and the history and trade routes of Kochi are the theme of the Maharaja's College station. The DMRC will call for re-tender for the work between South and Vyttila. A detailed project report is being prepared by RITES for the two corridors. [172] The DMRC opposed re-tendering, stating that it might delay the metro's opening, by up to a year or more. [91][92][93] Construction work on the Kochi Metro rail project began on 7 June 2013,[94] with the piling works for the viaducts near Changampuzha Park, after an official launch ceremony held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 10:30 am on the same day. Route: Aluva Metro Station to Cochin International Airport. It was expected to start by 2006 and complete by 2010. [123] The DMRC said, "Most workers who owe allegiance to the unions are unskilled, but have to be paid wages equal to or more than that is paid to the skilled workforce deployed by contractors. [14], Then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chief Minister Oommen Chandy laid the foundation stone for the Kochi Metro rail project in 2012, construction work was started in June 2013 and a 13.4 km (8.3 mi) section of the line from Aluva to Palarivattom was opened to passengers on 17 June 2017 by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. Thomas, DMRC Principal Advisor E. Sreedharan, Union Urban Development Secretary Sudheer Krishna, Chief Secretary Jose Syriac, KMRL MD Elias George, DMRC MD Mangu Singh, Union Minister for Urban Development Kamal Nath officially confirmed that DMRC would undertake the work of Kochi Metro. KMRL has tied up with agencies for providing feeder bus service for Metro Passengers. [29], The Kerala government hoped the centre would approve a funding structure similar to that used for the Delhi Metro, but they were turned down. Former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy has took great initiative in its fast construction. KMRL and the Kerala Public Works Department (PWD) signed an agreement on 22 July 2013, to build a ₹108 crore (equivalent to ₹125 crore or US$18 million in 2019) flyover at Edapally[66] to reduce the congestion at the junction of NH 47 and NH 17 at Edappally. It is planned to source the sand from rivers in Kerala while using imported and/or manufactured sand is another option.[109]. [56] Other politicians include Benny Behanan, former MLA; K. Babu, former Minister and Hibi Eden, former MLA. The DMRC had been given ₹230 million earlier.[62][63][64][65]. [49], Some government ministers and IAS officials alleged that Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) norms do not allow awarding of a contract to an agency which did the consultancy for a project. Apart from the five originally proposed projects, some additional projects such as the construction of the Ernakulam North RoB,[57] and the flyover at Edapally were also carried out. [110][111] The tree planting program was launched on 21 June 2013, with 500 saplings planted by local students. [48], Aryadan Mohammed, Minister for Power and Transport and the Vice Chairman of Existing Board of Directors, said that the Kerala Government had decided as early as in March 2010 that Sreedharan would be in charge of the project. The plants contained on the coir beds will be watered using drip irrigation, the implementation of which is being tied up with the Swatchh Bharat Mission. The metro was built by E. Sreedharan, 'Metro Man' Technocrat who earlier created Delhi Metro and Konkan Railway.[56]. As part of the study, the School of Management Studies (SMS) also prepared the layout for parking with traffic circulation plan for each station. The machines have been designed to dispose and recover products effectively for recycling. Mme. It is supported by Twenty-four piers with 90 piles. [159], Egis India was responsible for the design of the stations such as floors and doors, and the Indian Institute of Architecture (Kochi Chapter) developed the designs of the roof and the interior of the stations. The work was being undertaken by DMRC initially but was later undertaken by KMRL, due to a shortage of qualified personnel with the DMRC. The Kochi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. The boats complete the 9 km (5.6 mi)[210] Vyttila-Kakkanad journey in approximately 25 minutes. Kochi, Sep 7 : Over five months after its operations came to a screeching halt following imposition of the national lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Kochi Metro not only resumed its services on Monday, but also saw inauguration of the three-km-long stretch from Thykoodam to Petta, thereby signalling the completion of the first phase of Kerala’s first metro project. [90], Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the project on 13 September 2012. [180] According to Metro officials, "The delay will impact integrated trial of coaches in Aluva-Palarivattom route, initially scheduled for August 2015. Alstom, France, using Third Rail Traction that are capable of being run driverless in future. CUSAT was given the task, as the report submitted by DMRC did not have specifications regarding the parking facilities. [138], The State Cabinet approved Phase II of the Kochi Metro on 17 May 2017. A unique aspect of Kochi Metro is the deployment of members of Kudumbasree – a women empowerment-oriented, community-based, poverty-reduction self-help group project of the Government of Kerala – for managing station operations. Under the terms of the power purchase agreement, Hero will sell the generated power to KMRL at a rate of ₹5.51 (7.7¢ US) per unit. Nayanar ideated the project in 1999. The capacity of each train is 975 passengers. In Kochi Metro Map Currently, the only phase1 is working, 22 Stations are now operating including Petta Metro Station(the Newest one) while three more are planned.More than 1 lakh (100,000) people travel on this metro line which operates at a frequency of 8 minutes. We are also planning to collect waste from other municipalities for this purpose. [51], On 8 January 2013, following a high level meeting attended by Oommen Chandy (then Chief Minister), Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi, Union Minister K.V. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice A.M. Shafeeque directed the corporation to place on record the final alignment of the ROB by 2 April 2014. [149][150] The total debt component from Canara Bank and AFD amounted to INR 21.70 billion. In October 2017, Kochi Metro was named the Best Urban Mobility Proje… JICA asked the KMRL to ensure the support of DMRC on 1 December 2012. [60] Other projects include construction of a new RoB connecting Mullassery Canal Road and Salim Rajan Road, and the widening of the Town Hall-Madhava Pharmacy Junction stretch, and Jos Junction-South Railway Station road. 4. [11][7] The Kochi metro project is the first metro in the country which connects rail, road and water transport facilities. Out of this approximately, 17 hectares was for the Muttom coach maintenance depot. Jacob RoB near the KSRTC stand, commissioned on 12 May 2013, was the first of the five works to be completed. [95][96][97][98] At the inauguration ceremony, the State Government announced that the metro would be extended a kilometre-and-a-half from Pettah to Tripunithura,[99] Construction work on Metro' first station, at Kaloor, began at 10:30 am IST on 30 September 2013, when Soma Constructions began piling. The total land required for all stations is 9.3941 hectares, including area required for parking lots. Hence, the stations are named Edapally OPPO and MG Road OPPO respectively. On 11 September 2012, KMRL gave its in-principle nod for the second phase of the proposed Kochi Metro project, which will have to be ratified by the state government. The most cost effective, modern and 80% indigenised coaches in India are from M/s. "[54][55], The first phase of the Kochi Metro took over two decades, from ideation to creation. KMRL was registered on 2nd August 2011 under the Companies Act 1956. KOCHI: With mounting losses threatening to derail Kochi Metro, the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) has rejected the Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC) proposal to provide an underwater connectivity as part of phase-III extension. [155] Kochi Metro has also encouraged bidding for the naming rights of selected stations. [88] The remaining land was owned by the KSEB and was acquired separately. We aim to complete the project within a span of 3 to 4 years." Our objective is to make Kochi the first city in the country where the entire public transport system: the metro, the buses, the boats, the auto-rickshaws and the taxies work together as a seamless integrated system; with a common timetable, common ticketing and centralised ‘command and control’. [209] It is integrated with the metro and was used for diverting traffic during construction of the metro. [162] KMRL officials stated, "Our effort is to highlight the uniqueness of the state, especially to outsiders, but the station buildings won't be an exact replica of the Kerala model of architecture. Kochi Metro - Phase 1 Route Map This is a list of stations of the Kochi Metro . Kochi Metro Phase 3: In phase 3 of kochi metro route will be extended from Aluva to Cochin International Airport which will be having 19.9 km approximately with 14 new metro stations. [77], The total amount of land required for the project is 40.409 hectares. The district-level purchase committee fixed the maximum compensation for land acquisition at ₹ 5.2 million percent for the land to be acquired for preparatory works. The agency suggested five preparatory works to the State government, which approved all five projects in March 2010. The highlight of the machine is that customers using the facility will be incentivized by way of discount coupons redeemable at select commercial outlets. [21] Apart from the regular tickets, it has also adopted a single card, single timetable and a singular command and control. In July 2017, a consortium of Cherian Varkey Construction Company (CVCC) and Vijay Nirman Constructions (VNC) has been awarded the contract to execute the construction of Kochi Metro works from Maharaja's College to Ernakulam south, and also from Kunnara Park to Pettah. On 3 March 2012, KMRL handed over ₹150 million to DMRC for undertaking the preparatory works. Road widening and land acquisition on the stretch between Vyttila and Pettah junctions have not been completed yet. [195] A preliminary report was submitted in June 2012. KMRL chose to play the tune instead of the typical chime played on other metros in the country in order to give "Malayali flavour" to the metro system. [13] In October 2017, Kochi Metro was named the Best Urban Mobility Project in India by the Urban Development Ministry, as part of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) international conference hosted by the ministry every year. [75] It was inaugurated on 11 January 2016. [211], In February 2017, the Kerala Government announced a plan for Kochi Water Metro service spanning 16 routes in Kochi. [86][87], The Kadavanthra station was built on the land which housed GCDA's Nandanam park near the canal. [172] The platforms at each station will be 70 metres (230 ft) long,[171] and will have half platform screen doors. Academic disciplines Business Concepts In 16, March 2018 KMRL has launched Kochi Open Data as their part of their Open Data Initiative. The foundation stone for the project was laid on 4 March,[74] and construction was expected to complete in 6 months. [23][24] The cabinet meeting held on 21 July 1999, of the then Left Democratic Front (Kerala) government, assigned Rail India Technological and Economic Services (RITES) for the feasibility study for a metro rapid transport system in Kochi. The 2 lines and their lengths as shared in the past are: Hebbal to JP Nagar along the Outer Ring Road’s western section (assigned as Orange Line in 2019, approx. This will delay completing the work on that stretch. [31] The LDF state government wanted it to be in public sector, which was not acceptable to the Central Government. [194], KMRL assigned Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) to conduct a feasibility study on incorporating parking spaces on the metro rail corridor. [164] The theme of CUSAT station is the state's maritime history, and that of Pathadipalam station is the fish of the Western Ghats. [165], The Kochi Metro uses 65-metre long Metropolis train sets built and designed by Alstom. It was opened to the public within four years of starting This i. [175] The width of each coach was initially fixed at 2.70 metres (8 ft 10 in) in the DMRC's original DPR. [67] The DMRC was appointed to implement the project. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the Kochi Metro project on 13 September 2012 and the Construction work on the project began on 7 June 2013. The computerised OCC monitors and controls all train movements. [193] Installation of a 2.3 MW solar plant at the Muttom depot was completed in May 2017. It was decided to supply power via the 750 V DC third rail. It is believed that Jose's differences with Sreedharan led to the decision. [38], On 14 August 2012, the state government reconstituted the Board of Directors of KMRL. Cochin University, Edapally, Changampuzha Park, Palarivattom, J. L. N. Stadium, Kaloor, Town Hall, MG Road. [215], Geographic data related to Kochi Metro at OpenStreetMap, This article is about the elevated rapid transit system. The extension is estimated to cost ₹2,024 crore (US$280 million). [197] CUSAT's detailed study was submitted on 10 August 2012. [172], It was initially proposed to use maglev trains from South Korea for Kochi Metro. Construction was expected to be carried out quickly until May when it was expected to slow down again due to monsoon. The monsoon season forms the theme of the Kaloor station. [172] A total of 22 trains will be inducted for the first phase of operations of the metro. [27], On 22 December 2004, the United Democratic Front Government led by Oommen Chandy assigned the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) the task of preparing the detailed project report (DPR) for the Kochi Metro rail project. I did not want Kochi to make the same mistake. The project will create employment opportunities for the local people. Recently, KMRL(Kochi Metro Rail Limited) has decided to extend the project to Tripunithura in the first phase itself. The Kochi Metro, the first phase of which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 17, has officially started operations on June 19. The State Government had set apart ₹1.58 billion for preliminary works. [161] According to a KMRL official, "It [stations] will be designed in such a way that it reflects the Kerala style of architecture with each of the 22 stations reflecting a regional theme. Routes: 3 different routes in a radius of 3 Km from Metro Station. [196] [127] The first test run of the Kochi metro was conducted on 27 February 2016 on a 1 km (0.62 mi) section between Muttom Yard depot and Kalamassery at speeds of up to 10 km/h (6.2 mph). The Kochi metro project is the first metro in the country which connects rail, road and water transport facilities. "[163], The Western Ghats that run along most of the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border forms a common design theme at all the stations. Phase Two. [155][201], The metro system will use the Kochi One pre-paid EMV chip smart card, which can also be used on other modes of public transport in the city, including KSRTC and private buses, ferries operated by the SWTD, and the proposed air-conditioned ferries to be operated by the KMRL.[202]. [206][207][208], A boat service from Vyttila to Kakkanad, operated by the Kerala State Water Transport Department (KSWTD) was launched on 19 November 2013. [184][185][186][187], KMRL will acquire 20 MW of electricity, to operate the metro. [190] In January 2015, Alstom won the contract for manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the 750 V third-rail traction electrification and auxiliary substations (ASS) and associated SCADA systems. [30] The Union Government supported using public-private partnership (PPP) on the build-operate-transfer model. Kochi, Sep 7 (IANS) Over five months after its operations came to a screeching halt following imposition of the national lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Kochi Metro not only resumed its services on Monday, but also saw inauguration of the three-km-long stretch from Thykoodam to Petta, thereby signalling the completion of the first phase of Kerala’s first metro project. BENGALURU: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has decided to take up two Phase-3 corridors on a priority basis — 13km Magadi Road and 42km JP Nagar-Hebbal. The girder was installed at Pulinchode near Aluva. The AFD loan is for a period of 25 years at the rate of 2% interest. Education minister C Raveendranath inaugurated the 433-meter long flyover on 11 September 2016. "[125], The first 'U' shaped concrete girder of the Kochi Metro Rail was successfully installed on Saturday, 12 July 2014 early morning. Amidst the pandemic, phase 1 of Kochi Metro became fully operational with the inauguration of the Thykoodam – Petta stretch on September 5. Airport officials had requested that the state government build the metro link in the second phase, but the government decided to take it in the third phase instead. 30 kms) Shared e-auto feeder service is available from Maharajas College [86][87][146] The total external borrowing requirement for the metro rail project is nearly ₹21.7 billion (US$300 million). The DMRC's DPR mentioned parking lots only at the 2 terminal stations - Aluva and Pettah. [16] Kochi metro also includes the technology for driverless trains and is hoping to implement this in the near future.[17][18]. The information on scheduled stops, routes and fares have been converted into the universally accepted General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) and has been allowed to developers, entrepreneurs, data analysts to download from the KMRL website. [12] The first phase is being set up at an estimated cost of ₹51.81 billion (US$730 million). The boats were manufactured by Steel Industries Kerala Ltd, Kannur (part of Steel Authority of India Ltd). [76] Long-distance buses operate out of Vyttila hub and the hub authorities are planning to build a new boat jetty there as the part of their second phase of development. This debit card along with the Kochi One Mobile App will allow passengers to access all modes of public transportation as well as be utilized for mercantile and internet transactions and will introduce the 'click and collect' feature in the near future where goods ordered online can be collected in the metro stations. The team inspected the project site and held discussions relating to the funding for Kochi Metro Rail project. Buses are currently the major public transportation system in Kochi. On Sundays, the service starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m. KMRL signed an agreement with Kudumbashree, a women's self-help group, on 11 December 2016 to manage the metro station premises including ticketing, customer relations, housekeeping, parking management and running the canteens. [58][59] Amidst the pandemic, phase 1 of Kochi Metro became fully operational with the inauguration of the Thykoodam – Petta stretch on September 5. Hyundai Rotem/BEML and Band Changchun Railway Vehicle Co Ltd[177] were the only bidders when the bids were opened in December 2013. The remaining land was required for the construction of metro stations. The board has also asked the state government to revisit the total area that the project will cover, so that the project can be extended to the fast developing suburbs of Kochi. Heavy traffic congestion has necessitated the development of a metro rail system in Kochi. Kochi Metro project is a Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) with a single elevated line made to operate in the commercial capital of Kerala. [8] There are 17 sharp curves along the route; the sharpest curve have a radius of 120 metres (390 ft). [174] It was later decided that Kochi Metro will run on standard gauge, with 3 coaches initially in each train, which can be extended to six coaches in future. The walls of the Pulinchodu station feature flora and fauna of the Western Ghats. The study was focused on understanding the ridership of all 22 stations including two terminal stations and assessing the possible number of two and four-wheelers, which would require parking in the Aluva- Pettah Metro Rail corridor. All stations utilize LED lighting and have water efficient fittings in toilets. [151] The centre and state governments contributed ₹7.53 billion (US$110 million) each as equity share for the project. [needs update] AFD has stated that they could provide a loan of up to 130 million Euros which is around Rs. As part of it, representatives of the French Development Agency (AFD) met the KMRL team as part of their pre-appraisal mission on 18–19 March 2013. The Chinese firm did not qualify, leaving only the HYUNDAI consortium in contention. [71] The RoB received approval from the State Cabinet on 26 February. During this period, governments changed at the national level between Congress- and BJP-led coalitions. The 1.33 kilometre stretch between Thaikkudam and Petta which was inaugurated is the last leg of Phase 1 of the Kochi Metro project and has been completed with Rs 6218 crore. Aluva station's theme is Kerala's natural beauty and the station's interiors depict the Periyar and the other major rivers in the state. Kochi Metro Phase 3 Extension : Airport Extension. [212], In January 2012, in response to the Kerala government's decision to have the Kochi Metro project go through a global tender, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, of the opposition party the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), accused Chief Minister Oommen Chandy of trying to oust the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). [152], KMRL signed a term loan agreement for Rs 1,170 crore with Canara Bank on 20 July 2014. [89], When the Railways demanded ₹ 3 billion for a 35-year lease of 4,360 square metres of land intended as the location of Ernakulam South metro station and other facilities, KMRL officials rejected the offer, as ₹ 3 billion worked out to about 8% of the metro project's total cost. [12] However, KMRL wanted the metro to be as a medium metro corridor, as opposed to a light one, and the width was increased to 2.90 metres (9 ft 6 in). The Cabinet also approved a proposal to sign an agreement with the union government and railways for construction of 27 road overbridges. "[119] Soma Constructions began preliminary work on the 1.6 km (0.99 mi) long South overbridge-Elamkulam reach[120][121] on 16 January. [136][137] Ernakulam District Collector K. Mohammed Y. Safirulla stated in March 2017, that the land evaluation process for the project had been completed. The kettuvalam or houseboat, for example, widely used in the backwaters of the state, is the theme of one of the stations, bearing descriptions of how it is made with a model exhibited alongside. The project will require 477 trees to be cut. New Delhi: The government has approved the extension of Phase 1B of the Kochi metro from Ernakulam SN Junction to the Thripunithura railway station.The Rs 350 crore project was approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday this week. The Kochi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in Kerala, India.It was opened to the public within four years of starting construction, making it the fastest completed metro project in India until the Lucknow Metro overtook it. Add your article. According to E. Sreedharan, the DMRC has set internal targets for the construction. Another issue for the metro was that DMRC had to obtain the permission of its director's board to undertake projects outside Delhi. This was opposed by the KMRL who preferred to source power from the third rail laid alongside the metro track. [46] Citing the examples of metros in Bangalore and Chennai, he said, "They decided to take up the work on their own but had to depend on the DMRC for many things. The Kochi Metro is a mass rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. [183], The Kochi Metro is the first metro system in India to use a communication-based train control (CBTC) system for signalling and telecommunication. Although the AFD typically issues 20-year loans for urban infrastructure projects, it agreed to offer KMRL a longer tenure of 25 years at an interest rate of 1.35%. The second tender was won by Alstom, which placed a lower bid. [214] In the earlier tender that the DMRC had floated, the sole bidder was Hyundai. Kalamassery station depicts rare species of the mountain range. [176], The DMRC floated an initial global tender in July 2013 for the manufacture and design of the coaches. KMRL will widen the Kakkanad-Airport corridor to a 22-metre-wide stretch, and construct metro pillars in the centre of the stretch. Then Managing Director of KMRL, Tom Jose said, "Now we will sit down with our valued partner, DMRC, and chalk out the way forward, obtaining advice and guidance from former DMRC Chief, E Sreedharan. SMS will work out the requirement of land that has to be acquired for this. [160] The IIA presented the designs of 14 stations to the KMRL on 14–15 March 2014. Spices of Kerala is the theme of the Edapally station, while the cultural and artistic heritage of Kerala forms the theme of the Changampuzha Park station. 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