Kochi Metro Posts Record New Year Day Ridership of 161,683 Across Metro, Water Metro and Feeder Buses
The Kochi Metro network saw a record number of passengers in a single day during the New Year celebrations, marking the busiest day since it began operating. On the holiday, a total of 1,61,683 people used the city's integrated transport system, ...
Kochi Water Metro: Kadamakkudy and Paliyamthuruth Terminals Nearly Ready for On-Demand Services
The Kadamakkudy Water Metro project in Kochi is set to begin operations shortly, and officials are expecting the service to be within the next three months. Work on the Kadamakkudy water metro terminal has reached its final stage, and it will ...
Kochi Traffic Rules Explain: Shifted Bus Stop by RBI Office Near Town Hall Metro Still Confuses Commuters
Even though clear signboards were installed nearly a month ago announcing that the bus stop in front of the Town Hall metro station has been shifted to a waiting shed near the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) office, many people are ...
Kochi Metro and Water Metro Hit Record 2025 Ridership as City Public Transport Surges
The Kochi Metro network, which includes the metro rail, the Kochi Water Metro, and electric feeder buses, finished 2025 with record ridership figures, showing that more people are utilising public transport in the city than ever before. Photo Credit: PTI ...
Kochi Metro Extends Late Night Rail, Water Metro and E-Feeder Buses for New Year Travel
To manage the heavy rush during the year-end holidays, Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has announced extended services for the Metro, Water Metro, and electric feeder buses. These special arrangements are meant to help people travel safely and comfortably after the ...
Kochi Metro Extends Operating Hours for New Year Period, Last Trains At 1.30am on New Year’s Night
Kochi Metro and Water Metro services will run for longer hours during the New Year period to manage the expected increase in passenger numbers, officials have said. These special arrangements are being made to help people travel safely and comfortably during ...
Kochi Metro and Water Metro Extend New Year’s Eve Hours to Aid Late-Night Travel
To handle the heavy rush during New Year celebrations and ensure safe travel for people returning home late at night, both Kochi Metro Rail Limited and Kochi Water Metro Limited have decided to extend their service hours on December 31, officials ...
Kochi Metro to Link Thoppumpady and Edakochi for 2027 Start; Mattancherry Desilting to Begin
Water Metro services linking Thoppumpady and Edakochi are expected to start by 2027, according to Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) Chairman and Managing Director Loknath Behera. He also stated that desilting work in Mattancherry will begin within the next two to ...
Kochi Metro Plans Detailed Study to Launch Water Metro Between Mattancherry and Fort Kochi
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) Managing Director Lokanath Behera has stated that the metro agency will carry out a detailed study to start water metro services connecting Mattancherry with Fort Kochi. He shared this information while speaking to members of the ...
Kochi Metro Proposes Elevated Skywalk Linking Tripunithura Station to Metro for Safer Passenger Access
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) has decided to build an elevated skywalk connecting the Tripunithura railway station with the nearby Metro station, making movement easier for passengers. To start the process, KMRL has already prepared and submitted a general arrangement drawing ...
Kochi Water Metro Unveils India's First Female Boat Pilots, Paving the Way for Women in Maritime
Kochi Water Metro is creating a milestone in India, not only by introducing the country's first water metro system but also by opening doors for women in a field that has always been dominated by men. Three young women, Arunima A ...
Kochi Commuters Struggle with Damaged Roads as Metro Work Causes Traffic Chaos
Commuters in Kochi are facing serious problems along the NH Bypass-Puthiya Road-Vennala-Palachuvadu-Seaport Airport Road corridor, as both Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) and the road-owning agencies have failed to repair or resurface the damaged, waterlogged roads. Many people are using this ...