Kochi metro
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The Kochi Metro is a proposed rapid transit system
for the city of Kochi
, in India. It was proposed in the year 2005 but was delayed due to the reason that the union government expressing serious doubts about the economic viability of the project. The alignment was created by the DMRC and is planned to be made on a Public-Private Partnership
basis. The nodal agency for the project is KINFRA. On completion, a newly formed Kochi Metro Rail Corporation would operate the metro.Kochi Metro will follow the Chennai Metro
model.The metro rail project , is being set up at an estimated cost of 5146 crore, and is expected to get completed in 2016. Already, the Ernakulam north overbridge is being pulled down as part of the initial project work.
gave clearance for the Kochi metro project, replacing Konkan Railway Corporation
backed Skybus project. It was expected to be started by 2006 and completed by 2010.
Initially, when the Kochi Metro project was proposed, the Union government was in favour of implementing the project with private participation, ruling out its own financial involvement. The Ministry of Urban Development and the Planning Commission were also against government investment in the project, and refused to accept it as a project in line with the Delhi and Chennai metros. The political rivalry between the Left Front government in Kerala and the UPA government at the Centre was a major reason for such developments and the slow down in the project. The change in government in Kerala changed that scenario, making the Kochi Metro one of the top priorities of the UDF government.
The cost of the project has now been revised to 5,146 crore from 1,186 crore in 2005. The state government demanded that the project be implemented in line with the Chennai and Delhi metro models. Both the projects were Centre-State joint ventures without private participation. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is the consultant and the executing agency for Kochi Metro. The commissioning of the 27 km stretch is expected by 2016. The Planning Commission reversed its position on Union government's investment in the project and gave an in-principle nod. It is believed that the Ministry of Urban Development is in favour of implementing the project in line with the Chennai Metro, which will be a Centre-state JV.
The land for the project was proposed to be handed over to the DMRC on 10/06/2011 and all the detailed study for the possible traffic congestion especially in North Ernakulam when the work will commence was also said to be completed by the city traffic commissioner . The ministry of urban development has approved the revised proposal for Kochi Metro
The initial survey work held in Ernakulam district indicates that 31.92 hectares would have to be acquired privately from Aluva to Petta.
As part of preparatory work, KMRL has to widen MG Road, Banerjee Road and Station Approach Road.
project in terms of funding. The Centre refused this request. However, no statement has been formally issued. Kerala Finance Minister Dr. Thomas Issac in his budget speech said that 156 crore has been allotted for the Kochi Metro Rail project.
The total project cost is expected to be 5,126 crore. The upgraded project cost is 4,910 crore and the government taxes are estimated at 216 crore. This includes the cost of land acquisition which may cost 600 - 700 crore. The current estimate of land required for the project is a total of 32 hectares, including stations and parking spaces.
2011.
. There will be 23 stations:
at Nedumbassery
, a distance of about 8km.
The DMRC also has plans to extend the Kochi metro rail up to Kakkanad
from Palarivattom.
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
for the city of Kochi
Kochi
-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
, in India. It was proposed in the year 2005 but was delayed due to the reason that the union government expressing serious doubts about the economic viability of the project. The alignment was created by the DMRC and is planned to be made on a Public-Private Partnership
Public-private partnership
Public–private partnership describes a government service or private business venture which is funded and operated through a partnership of government and one or more private sector companies...
basis. The nodal agency for the project is KINFRA. On completion, a newly formed Kochi Metro Rail Corporation would operate the metro.Kochi Metro will follow the Chennai Metro
Chennai Metro
The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The Phase I of the project consisting of two corridors is under construction. The elevated section of the project is scheduled to be operational by 2013 and the entire project is scheduled to be completed by the financial...
model.The metro rail project , is being set up at an estimated cost of 5146 crore, and is expected to get completed in 2016. Already, the Ernakulam north overbridge is being pulled down as part of the initial project work.
Background
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was signed up for drawing the DPR (detailed project report) of 2000-crore Kochi metro transport on 22 December 2004. The Kerala cabinet under the Chief Ministership of Oommen ChandyOommen Chandy
Oommen Chandy is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Kerala. He has held the Chief Minister of Kerala position earlier from 2004 to 2006, and was the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2011.-Early life:Oommen Chandy or 'Kunjoonju' was born...
gave clearance for the Kochi metro project, replacing Konkan Railway Corporation
Konkan Railway Corporation
Konkan Railway Corporation is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways . It operates the Konkan Railways, a subsidiary zone of the Indian Railways. It is headquartered at Belapur in Navi Mumbai. The company started its full operations of trains on 26 January 1998...
backed Skybus project. It was expected to be started by 2006 and completed by 2010.
Initially, when the Kochi Metro project was proposed, the Union government was in favour of implementing the project with private participation, ruling out its own financial involvement. The Ministry of Urban Development and the Planning Commission were also against government investment in the project, and refused to accept it as a project in line with the Delhi and Chennai metros. The political rivalry between the Left Front government in Kerala and the UPA government at the Centre was a major reason for such developments and the slow down in the project. The change in government in Kerala changed that scenario, making the Kochi Metro one of the top priorities of the UDF government.
The cost of the project has now been revised to 5,146 crore from 1,186 crore in 2005. The state government demanded that the project be implemented in line with the Chennai and Delhi metro models. Both the projects were Centre-State joint ventures without private participation. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is the consultant and the executing agency for Kochi Metro. The commissioning of the 27 km stretch is expected by 2016. The Planning Commission reversed its position on Union government's investment in the project and gave an in-principle nod. It is believed that the Ministry of Urban Development is in favour of implementing the project in line with the Chennai Metro, which will be a Centre-state JV.
The land for the project was proposed to be handed over to the DMRC on 10/06/2011 and all the detailed study for the possible traffic congestion especially in North Ernakulam when the work will commence was also said to be completed by the city traffic commissioner . The ministry of urban development has approved the revised proposal for Kochi Metro
The initial survey work held in Ernakulam district indicates that 31.92 hectares would have to be acquired privately from Aluva to Petta.
Construction
The first phase of the Kochi Metro connecting Aluva-Petta will be completed in three stages and separate tenders will be awarded through bids. Each stage will be approximately 8km. The advantage of this approach is that different contractors can take part in the work. It has decided to set up parking space at all metro stations. This includes the Madhav Pharmacy and Maharajas College stations, a change from the original plan.As part of preparatory work, KMRL has to widen MG Road, Banerjee Road and Station Approach Road.
Funding
The plan submitted by DMRC in 2005 was for an estimated . Due to the delay in implementing the project, the DMRC has revised the plan in August 2010 and the cost estimate stands at . The Kerala government had sought Central Government's assistance for the project to be built in the lines of the Delhi metroDelhi Metro
Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region of India. It is one of the largest metro networks in the world. The network consists of six lines with a total length of with 142 stations of which 35 are underground...
project in terms of funding. The Centre refused this request. However, no statement has been formally issued. Kerala Finance Minister Dr. Thomas Issac in his budget speech said that 156 crore has been allotted for the Kochi Metro Rail project.
The total project cost is expected to be 5,126 crore. The upgraded project cost is 4,910 crore and the government taxes are estimated at 216 crore. This includes the cost of land acquisition which may cost 600 - 700 crore. The current estimate of land required for the project is a total of 32 hectares, including stations and parking spaces.
Logo
The Kochi Metro Rail Corporation has conducted a logo design contest for students aged between 10-18 years to design a logo or emblem for the Kochi metro rail. The winner would get a cash prize of 5,000 and a certificate. A panel of judges would select a logo. The last date for submission of entries was on the 22nd of NovemberNovember
November is the 11th month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of four months with the length of 30 days. November was the ninth month of the ancient Roman calendar...
2011.
Route
The Kochi Metro Rail Corporation has proposed an elevated route spanning 25.253 km from Thripunithura to AluvaAluva
Aluva , is a suburb of the city of Kochi, situated north of the city center and a municipality in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. Aluva is also a major industrial center of the state....
. There will be 23 stations:
- AluvaAluvaAluva , is a suburb of the city of Kochi, situated north of the city center and a municipality in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. Aluva is also a major industrial center of the state....
- Pulinchodu
- Companypady
- Ambattukavu
- Muttom
- Appolo Tyres
- Jacobite Church
- KalamasseryKalamasseryKalamassery is a suburban region of the city of Kochi and a Municipality in the District of Ernakulam of Kerala state, India. It is a concentrated region of industrialization with several factories manufacturing chemicals and fertilizers, as well as IT companies...
- Pathadipalam
- Edapally JunctionEdappallyEdappally is one of Kochi's well known neighbourhoods. Its name in English literally translates as 'The City with a Church in the Centre' . The famous church in the centre is St. George's Church which is quite old and is a pilgrimage centre. It is said to be one of the fastest growing areas in...
- Edapally Station
- PalarivattomPalarivattomPalarivattom is a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is part of the District of Ernakulam. It is a commercial area, which gained importance when the district's administration was moved to the nearby suburb of Kakkanad....
- Nehru StadiumJawaharlal Nehru Stadium, KochiJawaharlal Nehru International Stadium is an international stadium in Kochi, Kerala. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 spectators making it the third largest stadium in India after the Eden Gardens and Salt Lake Stadium, both in Kolkata...
- KaloorKaloorKaloor is a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Kaloor is also the name of a major intersection in this region of the city, intersecting the two major arteries of downtown Kochi namely, the Banerji Road and the K. K. Road - Perandoor Road...
- Lissy Hospital
- Madhava Pharmacy
- Maharajas CollegeMaharajas CollegeThe Maharaja's College is one of the biggest centres of learning and higher education in Kerala, India. Located in the heart of Cochin city, it is spread over a campus of on the banks of Vembanad Lake...
- Ernakulam JunctionErnakulam JunctionErnakulam Junction is the largest railway station in the city of Kochi. The station has six platforms and two terminals...
SouthSouthSouth is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography.South is one of the four cardinal directions or compass points. It is the opposite of north and is perpendicular to east and west.By convention, the bottom side of a map is south.... - GCDA, KadavanthraKadavanthraKadavanthra is a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Kadavanthra is also the name of a major intersection in the city of Kochi, intersecting the Sahodaran Ayyappan Road with the Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road and the K.P.Vallon Road .Kadavanthra is especially notable as home for...
- ElamkulamElamkulam, KochiElamkulam is a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The buildings and offices in Kadavanthra expanded to the spaces of this place which is next bus stop after Kadavanthra towards Vyttila direction...
- Vytilla
- Thaikoodam
- Pettah
Future Expansion
There is a proposal for the metro rail project to be extended from Aluva to the Cochin International AirportCochin International Airport
Cochin International Airport is an international airport located in Nedumbassery, a suburb on the outskirts of the city of Kochi about northeast of downtown Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is the busiest and largest airport in the state of Kerala...
at Nedumbassery
Nedumbassery
Nedumbassery is a suburb of the city of Kochi situated north of the city and from Thrissur in Kerala, India. The town lies between the two municipalities of Aluva and Angamaly in the Greater Cochin region. It has a population of 28,607 as on 2001, with a sex-ratio of 1012 females to 1000 males...
, a distance of about 8km.
The DMRC also has plans to extend the Kochi metro rail up to Kakkanad
Kakkanad
Kakkanad is a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. This is the part of Kochi where much of its IT industry is based in. It is also the administrative headquarters of the District of Ernakulam ....
from Palarivattom.