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. The company was incorporated on 2 August 2011.[1]

This article is about Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Limited. For kochi metro services, see Kochi Metro.

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
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[2] 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.

See also

References
  1. https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/KOCHI-METRO-RAIL-LIMITED/U60100KL2011SGC029003 About company
  2. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kochi-metros-new-stretch-to-be-inaugurated-today/article19787565.ece 16 Kochi Metro running stations


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