KOCHI (Metro Rail News): On December 4, the Kerala government released Rs 378.57 crore to construct Kochi Metro Phase 2, passed in 2018.
The Expansion
The sanctioned funds will be utilised to construct an 11.2 km Pink line under Kochi Metro Phase 2. It will run from Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to Kakkanad through InfoPark.
DPR
The centre approved the DPR in September 2022 at an estimated cost of Rs 1,957.05 Crores. As per KMRL, it will be a spur line from Jawaharlal Nehru Park to InfoPark II in Kakkanad. It is a wholly elevated line.
Total Stations
The total number of stations on the line goes to 11, which are as follows: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Palarivattom Junction, Palarivattom Bypass, Chembumukku, Vazhakkala, Padamughal, Kakkanad Junction, Cochin SEZ, Chittethukara, KINFRA, InfoPark 1 / Smart City 1, and InfoPark 2 / Smart City 2
Engeeniering Specifications
In the upcoming Phase 2 of the metro project, two distinctive spans are planned, each featuring a steel truss of over 60 meters in length. These spans, reminiscent of the one constructed between Milma and Tripunithura in Phase 1, will be strategically located at the Palarivattom bypass crossing and the existing Phase 1 crossing near St Martin Church, Palarivattom Junction
With Particular Emphasis on women Passengers
The 11/2 km line has been named the Pink Line to emphasise the safety of Women working at Infopark. This will ensure a safe and convenient transit system to ease their stress and ensure a safe and sensible environment, especially at night.
Other important updates:
- SYSTRA S.A. – SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) Pvt. Ltd. JV has been appointed as the General consultant for the project.
- Egis Rail has been appointed Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for the Project.
- Bidding for Civil Package KBC3, which entails designing and constructing an Elevated Viaduct and 10 Elevated Stations, is underway.
Kochi Metro, Phase 2
It entails an 11.2 Km long Pink Line connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with InfoPark at an estimated cost of Rs 1,957.05 Crores. The phase will likely be funded by a loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) with around a 3% interest rate.
| S No | Agency | Funds |
| 01 | Government of India | Rs 338.75 crore |
| 02 | Government of Kerala | Rs 555.18 crore |
| 03 | AIIB | Rs 1,016.24 crore |
| 04 | PPP Model | Rs 46.88 crore |
| Total | Rs 1, 957 Crore |
It is expected to be ready for commercial operations in 2028.
KMRL
Kochi Metro Rail Corporation is the governing body for the Kochi metro, which has been set up as a 50-50 joint venture between the Kerela Government and the Central government.
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