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The long-awaited Thiruvananthapuram Metro project is moving another step closer to reality, with Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) preparing to submit a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Kerala government next week. The updated report follows a fresh technical review by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Thiruvananthapuram Metro Project DPR
The revised DPR includes some changes to the proposed Metro alignment. The changes were made mainly to reduce the need for demolishing buildings and to minimise the impact on people and properties along the route. According to the report, changes have been proposed near 16 stations where construction could otherwise affect existing buildings.
Thiruvananthapuram Metro to Pass through Several Parts of the City
The Thiruvananthapuram Metro is planned as a 31-km corridor connecting Pappanamcode with Enchakkal. The route will pass through several important parts of the city, including Thampanoor, Secretariat, Palayam, Pattom, Medical College, Sreekaryam, Kazhakkoottam, Technopark, Akkulam, Kochuveli and the airport. The project is expected to have 27 stations and is estimated to cost around Rs 8,000 crore.
DMRC is also examining whether some portions of the Metro could be built underground. The idea has been suggested as a way to reduce traffic disruption, land acquisition and the impact of construction in densely populated areas. However, underground construction would increase the overall project cost, so the state government will have to consider the financial implications before taking a final decision.
Once KMRL submits the revised DPR, the Kerala government will examine the proposal and decide on the next steps. After state-level approval, the project will have to be sent to the central government for further clearance and funding arrangements.
The proposed Metro is expected to improve public transport in Thiruvananthapuram, reduce traffic congestion and provide a faster travel option for residents. The submission of the revised DPR is therefore an important development for the city's long-pending Metro project.