KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro Rail Project progressed as Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt Ltd has commenced the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Kochi Metro Phase 3.
The awarded contractor will be responsible for submitting the DPR of Kochi Metro Phase 3, which is prepared for Rs 1.03 crore to Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) in six months.
Kochi Metro Phase 3 involves the 14 km northern extension of the already operational Line 1 of Kochi Metro, which spans 27.96 km, connecting Aluva to Tripunithura. This northern extension is planned to pass through Cochin International Airport (COK) at Nedumbassery.
KMRL Managing Director Loknath Behera said, “The initial work towards realisation of the long-standing demand of extending the Metro to Angamaly via Kochi airport has now begun. The Central and state governments have already approved the DPR study for Metro third phase, which will ensure world-class travel facilities to the people of this region and the growth of this region,” as reported by The New Indian Express.
“Extensive field investigation, surveys, engineering studies, etc., will be carried out as part of the DPR. The cost of the DPR study will be met from the Central Financial Assistance Scheme of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Development,” Behera added.
In January 2025, KMRL floated the tender for this consultancy contract with a 180-day deadline and RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract. However, the tender submitted was cancelled due to budget overruns, leading to re-tendering.
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