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Metro on The Rise

Metro on The Rise

2018 was a jolly good year for KMRL. The constant rise in ridership bore testimony to the fact that the rail authority was successful in capturing the hearts of Kochi’s citizens. Between 20 December 2018 and 07 January 2019, the KMRL saw a ridership of up to 50,000 per day. While the holiday season witnessed maximum crowd, the bustle isn’t…

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Rain Water Harvesting

Rain Water Harvesting

      In another ecofriendly move by KMRL, the rail authority, in collaboration with SCMS Water Institute, recently signed an MoU to carry out a detailed study on the effective utilisation of rainwater collected over metro stations, viaducts and depot. With the onset of the project, Metro can transform into an important rainwater harvesting structure for the entire city.…

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KMRL road widening

KMRL road widening

  The Phase II extension of the Kochi Metro Rail Project has received a much-needed impetus, with the State government according Administrative Sanction for widening the SeaPort – Airport Road from Kakkanad Collectorate Junction to Info park Expressway Entrance. The 2.5 km stretch between Collectorate Junction and Infopark Expressway will be converted into a four-lane at an estimated cost of…

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The Bridge to Growth

The Bridge to Growth

The construction of the iconic cantilever bridge, as part of Kochi Metro’s extension to Petta, has been successfully completed. The unique construction methodology was adopted for Ernakulam South Railway crossing phase, which has been a critical and challenging section. The bridge spans 90m across Ernakulam South on a curve of radius 152m. The special span arrangement will allow uninterrupted movement…

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A Meal Wrapped in Green

A Meal Wrapped in Green

For most Malayalees, a pothichoru is the ideal meal, filled with goodness and a feeling of home. Albeit not wrapped in plantain leaves, KMRL’s initiative to deliver meals to its staff in steel carriers has arrived at the same purpose – to reduce waste and create a more sustainable alternative. The rail authority arrived at the decision considering a rise…

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E-auto: Another Leap Forward

E-auto: Another Leap Forward

The days aren’t too far when all of us might have to throw on a pollution mask to head out to the nearest grocer’s. But carrying a ray of hope amidst all the frightening indices is KMRL, with its novel initiative to introduce 20 e-autos as part of the feeder network. An agreement for the same was signed with Kinetic…

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Edappally to be “All Women Metro Station” tomorrow, on Women’s Day!

Edappally to be “All Women Metro Station” tomorrow, on Women’s Day!

Edappally station of Kochi Metro would work as an “All Women Metro Station” tomorrow, as part of the Women’s Day celebration of KMRL. On this special day, Shri. A P M Mohammed Hanish, M D KMRL will inaugurate some facilities arranged for women in Edappally station including the Feeding room and the napkin vending machine. Today Kochi Metro Rail Limited commenced the celebration of International Women’s day with a talk by Padmashree Meenakshi Amma, the renowned Kalarippayattu performer…

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