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Native name | കൊച്ചി മെട്രോ റെയിൽ ലിമിറ്റഡ് |
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| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | 2 August 2011 |
| Headquarters | , India |
| Services | Kochi Metro |
| Owner | Government of India (50%) Government of Kerala (50%) |
| Website | www |
Kochi Metro Rail Limited, abbreviated to KMRL, is a centre-state public sector company in Kochi, Kerala, India, that operates the Kochi Metro. The company was incorporated on 2 August 2011.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed for the implementation, operation and maintenance of Kochi Metro Rail Project as per orders from Planning Commission and the Union Government. KMRL is a joint venture company with equal equity contribution of Government of India and Government of Kerala.
Projects[edit | edit source]
Initially the project was Phase -I, Aluva to Petta and Phase -II JLN Stadium to Info Park. In Phase-I, KMRL proposed to have 22 stations covering a distance of 25 km from Aluva to Petta. KMRL now has 16[2] operational stations covering a distance of 18.4 km from Aluva to Maharajas College. Again the project extended from Petta to SN Junction as Phase IA. The Phase -III from Aluva to Angamaly is pending for approval.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/KOCHI-METRO-RAIL-LIMITED/U60100KL2011SGC029003 About company
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kochi-metros-new-stretch-to-be-inaugurated-today/article19787565.ece 16 Kochi Metro running stations
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