Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro

Approved Operator: Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) Length: 31 km Updated: Official site ↗

Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro is an approved 31 km light metro system for Thiruvananthapuram, being built by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) across 27 stations. Its route map, stations, cost and latest updates are below.

Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro is an approved light rail transit system for Kerala’s capital, with a first phase of about 31 km and 27 stations cleared by the state government. Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is the implementing agency.

The route is planned to link major hubs including Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, the Thampanoor KSRTC stand and railway station, the Secretariat and the Government Medical College. Preparatory works, including flyovers at Sreekariyam, Ulloor and Pattom, are under way, with the first phase set to begin in the 2025-26 period.

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Phases

PhaseLinesStationsLength (km)Status
Phase 112731Approved

Frequently asked questions

What is Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro?

An approved light metro for the Kerala capital, a single corridor of about 31 km with 27 stations.

Who will build it?

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is the implementing agency.

What is the current status?

The project is approved and in the pre-construction stage; updates are tracked here as it advances.

How long will it be?

About 31 km with 27 stations in the first phase.

Is there a Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro route map?

Yes. This hub shows the proposed alignment and stations, along with tenders and the latest updates.

Route Map

Interactive map centred on Thiruvananthapuram. A detailed line map is added per project. Open in Google Maps

Awarded tenders & contracts

No awarded tenders or contracts recorded yet.

Ongoing tenders

No ongoing tenders for this project right now.

Upcoming tenders

No upcoming tenders announced yet.