Metro rail, a soon reality in three years for the Queen of the Arabian sea, Kochi. The first tier-II city, Kochi, among all the states of India to be allowed the metro rail transit system under the Central Government plan, which is to permit cities for a metro rail which has population over 2 million. The… Continue reading Metro Rail – Is Kochi On The Right Track To Earn The Metro Status?
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North Over Bridge demolition plans put on hold
The North and South Over Bridge are the two iconic symbols of the Kochi city. Both serve as the entrance to the busy commercial areas of Kochi such as the Broadway, the M.G Road and the Marine Drive. Previously it had been decided to demolish the small pathway on the sides of North Over Bridge… Continue reading North Over Bridge demolition plans put on hold
Kochi Metro Rail in Three years?
The much awaited solution for the citys’ unending traffic woes, this maybe the moment of truth. There is just one more hurdle before the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to start the Kochi Metro Rail project – The nod from Union Government is all that we want now. E Sreedharan, the legend behind the success… Continue reading Kochi Metro Rail in Three years?
Green Signal for Kochi Metro Rail
Finally, the much awaited Kochi Metro Rail Project planning to take off! It is said that the metro project for Kochi would be taken up for sanction soon. The Planning Commission has finally given the green signal to the Metro rail project, after a long and hefty persuasion by the Ministry of Urban Development. The… Continue reading Green Signal for Kochi Metro Rail
Kochi Corporation seeks metro suburban rail system
After a successful momentum in the metro rail project, Kochi Corporation is now seeking the help of Railways to bring to life a suburban railway system linking the Cochin Metropolis with Trissur, Kottayam and Mattancherry. This is aimed at helping the daily commuters who come to Kochi for work and business. The Kochi Corporation under… Continue reading Kochi Corporation seeks metro suburban rail system