Robots to be deployed in Kochi Metro stations KOCHI: In a novel initiative, the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will deploy robots in its stations to assist passengers and for crowd management. The first robot will take up the job at the JLN Stadium Station and later the project would be extended to all stations. The Times of India · Jun 26, 2022
Kochi metro sees over a lakh footfall on 5th anniversary KMRL urged to augment last-mile connectivity to increase patronage The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022
Kochi Metro to do away with paper tickets from December 31 KOCHI: As part of shifting completely into online ticket system, the Kochi Metro will stop the existing paper ticket system from December 31, this year. The Times of India · Jun 16, 2022
KMRL moots ‘metro neo’ for two key corridors It will be like the trolley bus system in Europe, says KMRL chief Loknath Behera The Hindu · Jun 13, 2022
Kochi: Transportation hub plan at Tripunithura faces backlash KOCHI: An ambitious plan of authorities to make the royal town of Tripunithura a transit hub, interconnecting the upcoming Kochi Metro station, Tripunithura railway station and the proposed bus terminal, is facing a major backlash as government has clarified that it is not considering the bus terminal project which is… The Times of India · Jun 5, 2022
Ernakulam: Trial run on new sewage plant to begin next week KOCHI: Nearly 52 years after the first sewage treatment plant (STP) was set up for public purpose in Ernakulam, another plant with the same purpose is set to start functioning in the district with the trial starting next week. The Times of India · May 7, 2022
First, last-mile connectivity continues to evade Kochi Metro Efforts on to launch 200 e-autos by mid-May to operate feeder services The Hindu · Apr 26, 2022
Five more terminals for Kochi Water Metro to be completed by June KOCHI: The works on the Kochi Water Metro-—the first such project in India—has gathered pace with the construction of five more terminals in the city expected to be completed by June this year. The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022
Solar power meets Kochi metro’s 51% energy needs 1.80 MW plant inaugurated at Muttom coach depot The Hindu · Mar 31, 2022
Kochi metro to begin work on Monday KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will start on next Monday the strengthening works of the pillar in Pathadippalam where a misalignment of the track was detected. The Times of India · Mar 17, 2022
Kochi canal project to be rolled out next week KOCHI: Finally, the much-awaited Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System (IURWTS) project that envisages the regeneration of six once-navigable canals in the city is going to be rolled out. The Times of India · Feb 26, 2022
‘Problematic’ metro pillar may need reinforcement: Sreedharan KMRL to engage expert agency to conduct technical investigation The Hindu · Feb 18, 2022
The Times of India · Feb 11, 2022 Kochi: Metro trial run tomorrow KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) will conduct the trial run on its Phase 1-A extension from Petta to SN Junction on Sunday.
The Times of India · Feb 4, 2022 Kochi Metro extension line to open in April KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Limited’s (KMRL) phase 1-A extension from Petta to SN Junction near Thrippunithura will be commissioned in April this year.