Kochi Metro is a mass rapid transit system in the city of Kochi (formerly known as Cochin). Currently, only one phase is operational, whereas two more have been planned. Over 1 lakh (100,000) people travel on this metro line that operates at a frequency of 8 minutes. Each train, comprising three coaches, runs at a maximum speed of 80 km/h. The system uses standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks and 750 V direct current supplied via third rail. The network is entirely above the ground, making it the only city in India with a completely elevated metro system.
Kochi Metro Quick Info
- Owner: Kochi Metro Rail Limited
- Serving Cities: Kochi
- Number of Lines: 1
- Headquarters: Park Avenue
- Started Operations in: 2017
- Daily Timings: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Fare: ₹10–60
Kochi Metro Lines
| Line | Length (Km) | Stations | Starting Point – End Point |
| 1 | 23.8 | 21 | Aluva – Thaikoodam |
Kochi Metro Phase I
Phase I of Kochi Metro comprises a single line, first made operational on June 17th, 2017. The line essentially runs in a semicircle, first travelling in the northeast–southwest direction and then turning towards the east. Currently, the line measures 23.8 km and it has 21 stations. The line uses 750 V direct current supplied via third rail and 1435 mm (standard gauge) tracks. All trains are made up of three coaches, and they have a maximum speed of 80 km/h and headway of 8 minutes. Each station on the line has a different theme, highlighting Kerala’s rich culture, from the regional Western Ghats wildlife to the local cuisine.
Stations in Phase I
| Station | Interchange/Connections |
| Aluva | |
| Pulinchodu | |
| Companypady | |
| Ambattukavu | |
| Muttom | |
| Kalamassery | |
| Cochin University | |
| Pathadipalam | |
| Edapally | |
| Changampuzha Park | |
| Palarivattom | |
| JLN Stadium | |
| Kaloor | |
| Lissie | Ernakulam Town Railway Station |
| MG Road | |
| Maharaja’s College | |
| Ernakulam South | Ernakulam Junction Railway Station |
| Kadavanthra | |
| Elamkulam | |
| Vyttila | |
| Thaikoodam |
Further Extension of Phase I
The line under Phase I is being extended beyond Thaikoodam to Tripunithura Terminal, and the extension will add four stations and around 5 km length.
Top Attractions Connected by Phase I
| Attraction | Nearest Station | Distance from Nearest Station (Km) |
| Museum Of Kerala History | Pathadipalam | 0.2 |
| Lulu Mall | Edapally | 0.6 |
| St. George Forane Church | Edapally | 1 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | JLN Stadium | 0 |
| Rainbow Hanging Bridge | MG Road | 1.7 |
| Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary | MG Road | 1.4 |
Kochi Metro Lesser-Known Facts
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- The project was executed under the guidance of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- Each station has solar panels and every sixth pillar houses a vertical garden
- First metro in India to employ trans-genders
- Almost 80% of its employees are women
- Only metro in India to have USB charging ports inside trains
- First metro system in India to use communication-based train control (CBTC) system
- To be integrated with Kochi Water Metro, which will provide ferry services on the backwaters of Vembanad Lake
Kochi Metro Route Map
Kochi Metro Route Map | (Source roaddistance.in)
