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ISL match: Kochi metro to operate till 11.30 p.m. on Saturday

Kochi Metro trains will run late on Sat. for IPL match at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Return tickets available with 50% discount after 10pm. #KMRL #IPL #Kochi

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Kochi Metro Rail Ltd seeks to allay fears over issues in construction of water metro terminals

KMRL seeks to dispel doubts about Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Water Metro terminals; construction of Mattancherry terminal retendered; Fort Kochi terminal progressing; KMRL expects to complete construction by Dec 2023.

The Hindu

KMRL banking on Bliss City project to lessen Kochi metro’s revenue-expenditure gap

Kochi Metro's loss of ₹335 crore in 2022-23 is being addressed by KMRL's efforts to increase income from alternative sources, such as developing 17 acres in Kakkanad as Bliss City. KMRL is also looking to increase revenue from ads, semi-naming rights of stations, and last-mile connectivity.

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Road to metro terminal: HC asks Chief Secretary to hold talks with stakeholders

High Court directs Chief Secretary to consult stakeholders, including KMRL, Thripunithura municipality, the PWD, to find funds for road from S.N. Junction metro station to Thripunithura metro terminal station. P

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Pact to improve patronage in Kochi Metro, Water Metro getting delayed

Delay in signing MoU comes as metro's loss hovers at ₹1 crore/day and footfall yet to cross 1-lakh mark. Survey to study travelling patterns, tourism potential, connectivity, and parking lots.

The Hindu

Work on Kochi metro’s Kakkanad extension to be completed by November 2025, says KMRL chief

KMRL has floated tender for 11.2-km viaduct & 10 stations for Kochi Metro's Kakkanad extension. Technical bid to be opened Oct 27; civil construction to be completed in 20 months. Pre-cast method to be adopted to save time. Traffic diversion & multi-level parking options to be explored. AIIB to give…

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Demand to augment Water Metro ferries, feeder buses to Kakkanad gets louder

Kochi commuters demand increased Water Metro frequency to Kakkanad due to upcoming barricades for Metro extension. No alternative roads developed by KMRL. Need to increase frequency to 15 mins during peak hours, augment feeder buses, extend operating time.

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Notification on Seaport-Airport Road extension to be published on September 30

Kochia notification for land acquisition for Seaport-Airport Road extension to be published on Sept 30. District Collector, MLA, and Minister for Industries discussed speeding up development of HMT Junction, Kalamassery. KMRL and KRFB to jointly execute beautification project; cables posing danger to road users to be removed.

The Hindu

EoI invited to operate feeder e-buses from metro stations

KMRL seeks EoI for e-buses to operate feeder services from metro stations to airport, Infopark, and Medical College. KSBL had been providing feeder services but received sudden notice to terminate contract.

The Hindu

Comprehensive Mobility Plan: KMRL will hold a stakeholder meeting on Saturday

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will hold a stakeholder meeting to discuss the draft report of the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) prepared for the development of transport facilities in Thiruvananthapuram city

The Hindu

Not many takers among women to drive metro’s feeder e-autos

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is introducing 100 e-autos to operate feeder services from metro stations. Few women have volunteered to drive 32 of them, though KMRL had sought help from NGOs, cooperative societies, and Kudumbashree.

The Hindu

NHAI awaiting nod to ready DPR for Edappally-Aroor elevated highway

Even as a 15-km elevated highway is being built in the Aroor-Thuravur NH 66 corridor, and a six-lane highway is being built in the Edappally-Muthakunnam NH 66 stretch, uncertainty prevails over the plight of an elevated highway that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) proposed on the Edappally-Aroor NH…

The Hindu

KMRL to redevelop footpaths on Manorama-S.N. Junction stretch

Kochi Metro Rail Limited to redevelop footpaths on Manorama Junction-Thripunithura S.N. Junction stretch

The Hindu

Legislator writes to KMRL seeking Water Metro terminals

Uma Thomas, MLA, has asked Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) to set up Water Metro terminals at Chalikkavattom Arattukadavu and Thuthiyoor and said these two boat jetties, located along the Water Metro route to Kakkanad, can be developed effectively.

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Cyclothon, kayaking mark Kochi Metro’s 6th anniversary

The sixth anniversary of Kochi Metro’s commissioning that was observed on Saturday saw a slew of outreach events being organised by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).

The Hindu

Trade bodies in Thiruvananthapuram demand consultative meeting on metro project

Trade bodies in Thiruvananthapuram have asked Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to direct Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC), an urban mobility consultant, to urgently convene a consultative meeting with stakeholders, including business organisations, before submitting the final report on the proposed metro project in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Hindu

No final word yet on Kozhikode Metro Rail proposal

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), which has been tasked with a study on the proposal, is yet to complete the job. Official sources in Kochi told The Hindu on Wednesday that the work on a comprehensive mobility report (CMP) for Kozhikode was not yet over.

The Hindu

KMRL to ink pact with NATPAC to improve footfall in Kochi metro, Water Metro

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) would ink an MoU with National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) in a week’s time, to conduct a three-month-long study to identify measures in order to increase patronage in Kochi Metro, and its waterway extension - the Kochi Water Metro.

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ISL match: Kochi metro service till 11 p.m. today

The last Kochi metro train service from Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium metro station towards Aluva and SN Junction (in Thripunithura) will be at 11 p.m., in view of the Indian Super League (ISL) match that will be held at the stadium on Friday, the KMRL has informed in a press…

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Last Water Metro ferry of first batch expected to be delivered in a week

The fifth vessel is expected to be handed over in a week and would be put to trial runs before joining the fleet in October

The Hindu

Metro’s Kakkanad extension could have sleeker stations

In the wake of heavy investment made for mega stations in Aluva-SN Junction corridor

The Hindu

Preparatory works of Kochi metro’s Kakkanad extension held up

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PM Modi to launch Kochi Metro extension, redevelopment of 3 railway stations on Sept 1

From the CIAL trade fair, PM Narendra Modi will launch the Kochi Metro extension and Phase 2 corridor, as well as the redevelopment work to be done at Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Kollam railway stations

The Hindu

Passengers per hour key to selecting metro system for Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode: KMRL chief

State Cabinet had on Wednesday directed KMRL to ready a detailed project report (DPR) for light metro and metro neo projects for the two cities

The Hindu

Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode light metros: KMRL to ready DPR in 10 months

Comprehensive mobility plan will be readied for the two cities, says Loknath Behera

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