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). 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%. [44] The 22 proposed stations for the Kochi Metro were approved by the State Cabinet on 19 June 2013. [134], In November 2016, KMRL began the land acquisition process for an extension of the metro up to Infopark. [189] The DMRC was in favour of supplying power through 25 kV overhead power lines. CUSAT was given the task, as the report submitted by DMRC did not have specifications regarding the parking facilities. [110][111] The tree planting program was launched on 21 June 2013, with 500 saplings planted by local students. [12] The first phase is being set up at an estimated cost of ₹51.81 billion (US$730 million). [143][144] Taxes on the project will come to about ₹2.373 billion (US$33 million) which will be borne by the Kerala Government along with any escalations. [172] The platforms at each station will be 70 metres (230 ft) long,[171] and will have half platform screen doors. They also visited the project alignment from Aluva to Pettah to understand the project better. [178] The ₹750 crore (equivalent to ₹964 crore or US$140 million in 2019) contract was re-tendered on 10 March 2014,[179] and the coach width requirement was changed. [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. The metro will also create links between metro stations and nearby commercial establishments if the establishments pay a fee. 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. In October 2017, Kochi Metro was named the Best Urban Mobility Proje… [164] The theme of CUSAT station is the state's maritime history, and that of Pathadipalam station is the fish of the Western Ghats. [149][150] The total debt component from Canara Bank and AFD amounted to INR 21.70 billion. Phase 1A of Kochi Metro project with the distance of 25.612 km from Aluva-Pettah including 22 stations began in June 2013. [157], KMRL has proposed an elevated route spanning 25 km (16 mi) from Aluva to Pettah with 23 stations. The station near Lissie Hospital is named after the hospital after they won the naming rights for the station. [30] The Union Government supported using public-private partnership (PPP) on the build-operate-transfer model. The first trial run was flagged off by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, on 23 January 2016. Thus, the Kochi metro project became the first metro in the country which connects rail, road and water transport facilities. [148] KMRL also signed an agreement with French financial aid agency Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on 8 February 2014, to provide a ₹152 crore (equivalent to ₹195 crore, US$27 million or €25 million in 2019) loan for the project. KMRL has built skywalks connecting metro stations & nearby landmarks. 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. [15] A second 5 km (3.1 mi) section from Palarivattom to Maharaja's College metro station was inaugurated on 3 October 2017. [193] Installation of a 2.3 MW solar plant at the Muttom depot was completed in May 2017. but picked up towards the end of 2013. [114] It aims to complete the 13 km (8.1 mi) Aluva-Palarivattom stretch by December 2015, and the remaining 12 km (7.5 mi) Palarivattom-Pettah stretch by March 2016. The Kochi Metro Map Route is a fast speed transit system in the city of Kochi (formerly known as Cochin). The Bench observed that the civic body had "not moved an inch", after the discussion on the alignment submitted by the Roads and Bridges Development Corporation in 2011. [22] Every Kochi Metro station is designed on a specific theme around Kerala culture and geography. The phase 3 is currently under planning stage. This was opposed by the KMRL who preferred to source power from the third rail laid alongside the metro track. Per the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)’s latest annual report for the year 2019-20, the operator is officially exploring to build just two corridors totaling 42 kms in Bangalore Metro’s Phase 3 project.. [140], The third phase of the metro includes plans to extend the line from Aluva up to the Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery. [45], In December 2011, Kerala Minister for Public Works V.K. [56] Other politicians include Benny Behanan, former MLA; K. Babu, former Minister and Hibi Eden, former MLA. The Kochi Metro has been sustaining a per-day loss of Rs.85 lakh. Metro map The Kochi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. Construction was expected to be carried out quickly until May when it was expected to slow down again due to monsoon. 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. [113] KMRL has also set up a vertical garden on every sixth pillar along the metro rail system. "[54][55], The first phase of the Kochi Metro took over two decades, from ideation to creation. [115] The Chief Minister's target for completion of metro work was 1,095 days, however, the Sreedharan set DMRC staff the goal of completing it in 938 days. Out of this approximately, 17 hectares was for the Muttom coach maintenance depot. "[47], On 3 January 2012, Oommen Chandy stated that E. Sreedharan would have final say on the metro project. [141], The original cost of the Kochi Metro project was ₹51.46 billion (US$720 million),[142] but this later increased to ₹55.373 billion (US$780 million). [203][204][205] KMRL stated that it would also hire transgender employees along with Kudumbashree. The estimated cost of building the structure was ₹108 crore (equivalent to ₹125 crore or US$18 million in 2019), however, the total expenditure was ₹178 crore (equivalent to ₹206 crore or US$29 million in 2019), which included costs for land acquisition and construction. KMRL says parking facilities will prevent traffic congestion and integrate personal transport system with mass rapid transit systems.[199]. Buses are currently the major public transportation system in Kochi. KMRL has tied up with agencies for providing feeder bus service for Metro Passengers. The DMRC's DPR mentioned parking lots only at the 2 terminal stations - Aluva and Pettah. 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. Feeder bus service from JLN Stadium Metro Station to Kakkanad Info Park. [154], In November 2016, the AFD agreed to provide a loan of EUR 175 million to the KMRL for the 11.2 km (7.0 mi) extension of the metro from JLN Stadium to Infopark via Kakkanad. Kudumbasree provides a vast array of services from customer relations, crowd management, housekeeping and catering services, which once operational will be the largest crew of women to be employed by any metro. [108] About 4.5 to 500,000 cubic metres of sand will be required for construction of the metro. The station designs are contemporary but inspired by socio-cultural themes. By this Kochi Metro become the first metro agency in the country to adopt an open-data approach to improve access to its services in the Kochi city. [31] The LDF state government wanted it to be in public sector, which was not acceptable to the Central Government. [20] The system is also involved in sustainable initiatives with the introduction of non-motorized transport corridors in the city, installation of solar panels for power and vertical garden on every sixth metro pillar. [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. [50] However, DMRC principal adviser E. Sreedharan has stated that the CVC norms would not apply in this case, as the contract is between two government agencies. [88] The remaining land was owned by the KSEB and was acquired separately. [122] The estimated cost of the works from South to Vytilla is ₹ 1.50 billion. Home Tourism in India Rail transport in India Passenger rail transport in India Rapid transit in India Kochi Metro. The Kochi Metro, conceived and implemented as the face of new-age Kochi, is apparently turning out to be a white elephant. We aim to complete the project within a span of 3 to 4 years." Jacob RoB near the KSRTC stand, commissioned on 12 May 2013, was the first of the five works to be completed. [135] The 11.2 km (7.0 mi) extension will link Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium to Infopark via Kakkanad,[136] and is estimated to cost ₹2,024 crore (US$280 million). "There are no doubts about this. [129][130] On 8 May 2017, Kochi Metro was given the final approval to start service.[131]. [42][43] Based on the inputs received from the pre-appraisal mission team of AFD, a formal detailed- appraisal mission team visited Kochi from 25 to 27 April 2013. The electricity will be supplied from the Kaloor substation of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). [214] In the earlier tender that the DMRC had floated, the sole bidder was Hyundai. [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). 10; maximum is Rs. "[124], Sreedharan said on 4 March 2014 that the commissioning of the Kochi Metro would be delayed stating, "Owing to delays in land acquisition, the work on Metro rail can only be completed partially within the stipulated time. Kochi Metro - Phase 1 Route Map This is a list of stations of the Kochi Metro . [15] Another 5.65 km (3.51 mi) section from Maharaja's College Stadium to Thaikoodam was inaugurated on 3 September 2019 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri. The boats were manufactured by Steel Industries Kerala Ltd, Kannur (part of Steel Authority of India Ltd). [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. Food outlets and supermarkets will be linked with the machine manufacturer for provision of coupons. [155] Kochi Metro has also encouraged bidding for the naming rights of selected stations. The computerised OCC monitors and controls all train movements. [128], The Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) cleared the metro to operate at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) on 8 December 2016. 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. [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 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. To a query, Mr. Chandy said 1,095 days was the deadline for completing the first phase of the Kochi metro for the 24 km from Aluva to Pettah. The service is expected to be completely operational by FY19. [107] Cherian Varkey Constructions-RDS(CVCC-RDS JV) were awarded the work for the demolition of the existing ROB and rebuilding of the north overbridge into a 4 lane road with metro viaducts. According to E. Sreedharan, the DMRC has set internal targets for the construction. 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. [166] A three-second tune composed by Bijibal will be played whenever train doors open or close at stations. "[125], The first 'U' shaped concrete girder of the Kochi Metro Rail was successfully installed on Saturday, 12 July 2014 early morning. "[181] The DMRC held a pre-bid meeting in New Delhi on 2 April 2014 to allow interested firms to seek clarifications regarding technical specifications for the contract for the coaches. 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. [68] Kadakampally Surendran who is the current Minister for Devaswom, Tourism and Co-Operation declared that the inauguration of Kochi Metro Train service is expected to occur on 30 May 2017[69], On 21 February 2014, the Kerala High Court expressed its displeasure over the failure of the Kochi Corporation to finalise the final alignment of the proposed rail over bridge (ROB) at Pachalam submitted by the Roads and Bridges Development Corporation. 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. [172] A total of 22 trains will be inducted for the first phase of operations of the metro. [215], Geographic data related to Kochi Metro at OpenStreetMap, This article is about the elevated rapid transit system. 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. 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. [172] The DMRC opposed re-tendering, stating that it might delay the metro's opening, by up to a year or more. The Kochi Metro is a mass rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. [77], The total amount of land required for the project is 40.409 hectares. [75] It was inaugurated on 11 January 2016. The Pachalam-Fort Kochi link was proposed in the third phase along with Angamali extension. KMRC should use the expertise of DMRC for implementing the project. [117], Transport Minister Aryadan Mohammed stated on 14 December 2013 that he had asked the DMRC to replace Era Constructions, the contractor of the metro's fourth reach (Vytilla-Pettah) because the work was going too slowly. At present there are two skywalks; one connecting Edapally station and LuLu Mall and the other connecting MG Road station and Chennai Silks. Former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy has took great initiative in its fast construction. Some stations also provide facilities for rainwater harvesting. The project was contracted to Hero Solar Energy (P) Ltd. 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. [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. KMRL was registered on 2nd August 2011 under the Companies Act 1956. Aluva, Pettah, Kalamassery, Edappally and Kaloor stations will have larger parking areas requiring about 2.7869 hectares of land. Academic disciplines Business Concepts It was decided to supply power via the 750 V DC third rail. Kochi Metro Phase 3 Extension : Airport Extension. The annual loss of the service, the first phase of which runs from Aluva till Pettah, is Rs.310 crore. 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. [175] The width of each coach was initially fixed at 2.70 metres (8 ft 10 in) in the DMRC's original DPR. The first phase is being set up at an estimated cost of INR5181 crore (US$790 million). Unlike Phase I, the KMRL will implement Phase II independently without the involvement of the DMRC. The foundation stone for the project was laid on 4 March,[74] and construction was expected to complete in 6 months. The government led by E.K. 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[118] Construction of the South-Pettah stretch was slow partly due to a labour dispute. 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. Another issue for the metro was that DMRC had to obtain the permission of its director's board to undertake projects outside Delhi. The girder reached the site at midnight and was installed with the help of cranes having capacities of 350 tonnes and 400 tonnes. [8] There are 17 sharp curves along the route; the sharpest curve have a radius of 120 metres (390 ft). [151] The centre and state governments contributed ₹7.53 billion (US$110 million) each as equity share for the project. [165], The Kochi Metro uses 65-metre long Metropolis train sets built and designed by Alstom. Routes: 3 different routes in a radius of 3 Km from Metro Station. [173] The axle load is 15 t (15 long tons; 17 short tons) for which the structures are to be designed. We have asked Era Constructions to go ahead with the work at Vyttila. Referring to the metro’s 12-km-long phase-two extension up to Smart City, through Palarivattom Bypass Junction and Kakkanad, he … The cost for the station was ₹ 100 million. 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. [200], The minimum fare on the Kochi Metro is ₹10 (14¢ US) and the maximum is ₹60 (84¢ US). The highlight of the machine is that customers using the facility will be incentivized by way of discount coupons redeemable at select commercial outlets. 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. Land acquisition for a foot overbridge near the KSRTC main depot will cost ₹ 2.8 million percent and land for the approach road of the Ponnurunni railway overbridge will be acquired at ₹ 1850,000 percent. Part of the land required was obtained from the Greater Cochin Development Authority on 13 February 2014. 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. It is supported by Twenty-four piers with 90 piles. CBTC also enables the use of driverless trains, although the Kochi Metro will initially use metro pilots during its operations. The boats complete the 9 km (5.6 mi)[210] Vyttila-Kakkanad journey in approximately 25 minutes. The metro was built by E. Sreedharan, 'Metro Man' Technocrat who earlier created Delhi Metro and Konkan Railway.[56]. The DMRC had been given ₹230 million earlier.[62][63][64][65]. Train service starts at 6:00 a.m. and continues till 10:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. 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. [183], The Kochi Metro is the first metro system in India to use a communication-based train control (CBTC) system for signalling and telecommunication. DMRC MD E. Sreedharan said he would not be interested in participating unless the DMRC was involved. [117] By the end of December, DMRC officials announced that Era Constructions would be replaced. 10 billion. In some stations, parking facilities connected to the station via walkways will be located away from the station due to lack of available land. [132] The extension will be completed after the Aluva-Pettah stretch. 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