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Kochi Metro: Route, Timings and Fare

Kochi Metro is a mass rapid transit system in the city of Kochi (formerly known as Cochin). Currently, only one phase is operational, while two more are in the planning stage. Over 1 lakh people travel on this metro line every day 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 (1,435 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 10:30 pm (Monday to Saturday), 8:00 am to 10:30 pm (Sunday)
  • Fare: ₹10–60

Kochi Metro Lines

Line  Length (Km) Stations Starting Point – End Point
1 27 22 Aluva – Pettah

Kochi Metro Phase I

Phase I of Kochi Metro comprises a single line, first made operational on 17th June, 2017. Essentially, the line runs in a semicircle, first travelling in the northeast–southwest direction and then turning towards the east. Currently, the line measures 27 km and has 22 stations. The line uses 750 V direct current supplied via third rail and 1,435 mm (standard gauge) tracks. All trains consist of three coaches, have a maximum speed of 80 km/h, and a headway of 8 minutes. Each station on the line has a different theme, highlighting Kerala’s rich culture, from the wildlife of the region’s Western Ghats 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  
Pettah  

Further Extension of Phase I

The line under Phase I is being extended beyond Pettah to Tripunithura Terminal, and the extension will add three stations and around 1.1 km in 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 Phase 2 

The Kochi metro line approved and ready to be developed under Phase 2 will run for 11.2 km. It will cover the following stations.

Station Name

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Palarivattom Junction

Palarivattom Bypass

Chembumukku

Vazhakkala

Padamughal

Kakkanad Junction

Cochin SEZ

Chittethukara

KINFRA

InfoPark 1 / Smart City 1

InfoPark 2 / Smart City 2

Kochi Metro Lesser-Known Facts

  • 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

Kochi Metro Route Map

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