Kochi Metro Rail Limited

Kochi Metro Rail Limited, abbreviated to KMRL, is a centre-state public sector company in Kochi, Kerala, India, that operates the Kochi Metro and Kochi Water Metro. The company was incorporated on 2 August 2011.[1] The KMRL is also involved in the planning and implementation of Metro cycle, Metro taxi, Metro bus Services.[2]

Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (KMRC)
Native name
കൊച്ചി മെട്രോ റെയിൽ ലിമിറ്റഡ്
IndustryPublic transport
FoundedAugust 2, 2011 (2011-08-02)
Headquarters
Kochi, Kerala
,
India
ServicesKochi Metro,
Kochi Water Metro
OwnerGovernment of India (50%)
Government of Kerala (50%)
Websitewww.kochimetro.org

History

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed for the implementation, operation and maintenance of Kochi Metro Rail Project as per orders from Planning Commission and the Union Government. KMRL is a joint venture company with equal equity contribution of Government of India and Government of Kerala.

Projects

Initially the project was Phase -I, Aluva to Petta and Phase -II JLN Stadium to Info Park. In Phase-I, KMRL proposed to have 22 stations covering a distance of 25 km from Aluva to Petta. KMRL now has 16[3] operational stations covering a distance of 18.4 km from Aluva to Maharajas College. Again the project extended from Petta to SN Junction as Phase IA. The Phase -III from Aluva to Angamaly is pending for approval.

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