The Latest Breaking News from Kochi Metro Rail Limited

City Comes Together to Save Cat Stuck on Metro Pillar for 14 Days

For nearly two weeks, commuters passing through Kochi kept looking up at the same strange sight - a lone cat sitting high above the ground on a metro pillar, refusing or perhaps unable to come down. And slowly, the animal became a local concern. The cat had somehow ended up…

Times Life · Feb 24

Google Wallet, KMRL launch new digital ticketing option for metro commuters

Google partners with Kochi Metro Rail Limited to enhance digital ticketing options for metro commuters using Google Wallet.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Fort Kochi walkway, beachfront get 116 new lamp posts, high-mast lights

Kochi Metro Rail Limited transforms Fort Kochi beachfront with new lights and infrastructure, enhancing safety and aesthetics.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

Land acquisition details handed over to district administration for metro stations at Chembumukku, Padamugal

Kochi Metro Rail Limited is in the process of evaluating tenders for the 11.20-km Pink Line and widening the JLN Stadium-Palarivattom corridor. Land acquisition for two stations under way.

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

Kochi metro extension to airport to depend on outcome of comprehensive mobility plan

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is waiting for the release of a comprehensive mobility plan (CMP) for the Greater Kochi area, to take a call on metro’s phase-III extension to the Cochin International Airport from the Aluva terminal station. The phase-II Kakkanad extension for which work is under way and…

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Steps sought to ensure safety of differently abled people using footpaths

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) faces suo motu proceedings for delay in relocating electric posts & other utilities from footpaths being renovated. Notice to be sent to KMRL; steps must be taken to ensure safe movement of pedestrians, especially differently abled. KMRL yet to receive any intimation; works being done…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

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 · Jul 20, 2023

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 · Jun 29, 2023

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 · Jun 17, 2023

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 · May 11, 2023