Afcons Infrastructure Secures Contract for Kochi Metro’s Pink Line Phase 2 Project

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Afcons Infrastructure emerged as the selected bidder for the Kochi Metro Rail Limited’s (KMRL) Phase 2 construction project, specifically for Package KBC3, which focuses on developing the new Pink Line. The announcement came after Afcons was identified as the sole technically qualified contender, placing them in a favorable position for the contract ahead of the financial bid opening. Competing bids from the consortium of KEC International and Sadbhav Engineering, along with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), were disqualified in December 2023 for not meeting the technical requirements outlined in the tender.

The Phase 2 expansion introduces an 11.2 km elevated line, dubbed the Pink Line, which will feature 11 new stations stretching from JLN Stadium to Kakkanad and Infopark, often referred to as Smart City. The specific segment of the project, Package KBC3, includes the construction of a viaduct and ten stations between Palarivattom Junction and Infopark, excluding certain elements like architectural finishes and entry/exit structures, which will be addressed in subsequent packages.