Kochi Metro: KMRL Proposes New Metro Line From Kalamassery to Tripunithura

Kochi (Metro Rail News): On July 22, Kochi Metro Rail Limited released the draft of the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), which advocates for multi-nodal and transit-oriented development in the city. This plan includes the construction of a new metro corridor that will connect Kalamassery and Tripunithura via Kakkanad, aiming to decongest the busiest areas of Kochi city.

This Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), proposed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs serves as the road map for upcoming mobility patterns of the city.

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) was assigned as the Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC) under the Union government to develop and design a comprehensive plan for the future transportation and infrastructure needs of the city.

Proposed MRTS Routes

The Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) proposes the development of a 97 km-long Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) in the city. The CMP suggests rail-based MRTS for the Kalamassery-Tripunithura section and the Aluva-Angamaly section. Additionally, it proposes bus-based MRTS for the Paravoor-Aroor and High Court-Munambam stretch.

These suggestions are based on a preliminary assessment. However, to identify the most viable system for the city, a detailed study needs to be conducted.

According to the CMP, regions such as Aluva, Angamaly, Kakkanad, Tripunithura, Vallarpadam, North Paravoor, and Kalamassery are evolving as key growth hubs within the Kochi municipal corporation area.  multi-nodal development framework is essential for the efficient and fair distribution of transportation demand throughout the city.

Kochi Metro

Phase 1

Kochi City has one operational metro line (Blue Line). This corridor is part of Phase 1 and it runs 27.96 km connecting Aluva to Tripunithura through 25 elevated stations.

Phase 2

Kochi Metro’s Phase 2 received approval from the state government in July 2018. However, the project still awaits approval from the central government. Phase 2 will cover 11.2 km of distance through 11 stations connecting JLN Stadium and Infopark II.