Kochi Metro Introduces Braille Station Maps and Handrail Indicators at Changampuzha Park
In an important move to make public transport more inclusive, the Changampuzha Park Metro station will soon have special navigation aids for visually impaired passengers. These include a new Braille station map and advanced handrail indicators to help them travel more ...
Kochi Metro Explores 8km Underground Hub Linking airport, rail and metro in DPR review
Kochi Metro Rail Limited is studying a new underground transit hub as part of its Phase III expansion to connect Cochin International Airport, a proposed railway station at Nedumbassery, and the metro network through a single integrated tunnel system. According to ...
Kochi Metro Phase 3 Moves Forward with 8 km Underground Link to Airport and New Tunnel Hub
The Kochi Metro Rail Limited is planning the next part of the metro system, called Phase 3, which will extend the network from Aluva towards Cochin International Airport and onward to Angamaly. A new Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared ...
Attukal Pongala 2026: Women Across Thiruvananthapuram Lead the Sacred Pongala Ritual on Makayiram Nakshatra
Attukal Pongala is one of the most significant and sacred festivals of Kerala. It reflects deep devotion, women's spiritual strength, and collective prayer rituals. On this special day, lakhs of women gather under the open sky to cook Pongala as an ...
Kochi Water Metro to Launch Fast Electric–Hydrogen Hybrid Boats for Aluva–Cochin Airport Link
The Kochi Water Metro is planning to introduce fast electric-hydrogen hybrid boats for its proposed airport connectivity from Aluva, according to sources. This new move aims to greatly reduce travel time between Aluva and Cochin International Airport while also protecting the ...
Kochi Metro Phase II Receives Cabinet Nod to Secure ₹1,016 Crore AIIB Loan for Pink Line
The Kerala state Cabinet has given official approval for Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to seek a loan of ₹1,016.24 crore from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to help fund Phase II of the Kochi Metro project. This part of ...
Indian railways launches major upgrades across Jharkhand, Punjab, Kerala and Tamil Nadu to cut delays
The Indian Railways has approved a set of important infrastructure projects across several states, including Jharkhand, Punjab, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. These projects are meant to reduce train delays, increase freight capacity, and improve safety and speed for passengers and goods. ...
Kochi Metro Phase II to Reach Infopark and SmartCity by December 2026, Says MD Behera
Work on the second phase of the Kochi Metro, which will extend the line to Infopark and SmartCity through Kakkanad, is likely to be completed by December 2026, said Loknath Behera, Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), on Friday. ...
Srinagar to Explore Kochi Water Metro Model as Inland Water Transit Becomes Cleaner Urban Solution
As the Jammu and Kashmir government searches for cleaner and less congested ways to improve urban transport, a new idea is gaining attention: using the region's rivers and lakes for public transport. Reviving historic waterways for daily commuting could offer a ...
Budget Trips With Friends This February in India
February is one of the best months to travel with friends in India. The weather is comfortable, peak-season prices begin to soften, and you can still enjoy beaches, hills, and road trips without the summer rush. Whether you're planning a spontaneous ...
Kerala Unveils Rs 30 Crore Cyber Valley Plan Spanning 300 Acres in Kochi Infopark Phase III
The Kerala government has announced a major investment of Rs 30 crore for the Cyber Valley project in Kochi. This announcement is seen as an important step for the city's development. According to Finance Minister K N Balagopal, the government plans ...
Kerala Unveils 100% Digital Literacy Highlight and Eco-Friendly Water Metro on Republic Day Tableau
Kerala's tableau at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path on Monday showcased two major achievements of the state, India's first Water Metro and the milestone of achieving 100 per cent digital literacy, according to a PTI report. The tableau presented ...