Kerala’s Second Metro Project to Receive Approval Soon

06 Jan 2025 CW Team

Kerala’s second metro rail project is poised for approval. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recently wrote to the Union Minister of Urban Development requesting approval for the third phase of the Kochi Metro, along with metro rail projects in Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram. The state government is focused on obtaining quick approval for the Thiruvananthapuram metro project. Once the state cabinet approves the detailed project report (DPR), it will be promptly submitted to the Centre for approval.

The government is pushing forward with the plan to introduce a metro in Thiruvananthapuram, driven by the success of the Vizhinjam project and significant developments in the capital city. The project will be carried out in two phases to address rising traffic congestion. In May, the state government suggested revisions to the DPR created by Kochi Metro Rail and instructed the team to prepare an updated version.

The Thiruvananthapuram Metro will be operated by Kerala Rapid Transit Corporation Limited and will integrate with the existing transport system. The metro aims to improve convenience and economic growth, positioning Thiruvananthapuram as a model for sustainable urban development.

Covering 42 kilometres with 37 stations, the metro project has already submitted its comprehensive transportation planning and the Alternative Analysis Report (AAR). Upon AAR approval, the final alignment will be submitted to the Ministry of Urban Affairs for central approval to secure funding.

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is overseeing the project. The first phase of the route will extend from Technopark to Putharikandam Maidan, passing through key locations like Karyavattom, the Medical College, and Thampanoor Central Bus Depot.

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