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State / JVUrban MetroCompletedCompleted Late

Kochi Metro Rail Phase 1

Kochi’s elevated metro corridor, delivered in stages and integrated with water metro and bus networks.

Estimated cost
₹7,470 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
13 Sept 2012
Last verified
1 May 2026
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Compared with the first announced target

The metro opened in stages and reached the latest Phase 1 extension after earlier full-corridor targets shifted.

Completed Late
First target
Dec 2016
Current target
Mar 2024
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance

Kochi commuters using Aluva, Ernakulam, Vyttila, Petta and Tripunithura corridor services.

Timeline

2 events
17 Jun 2017
First stretch inaugurated

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Aluva-Palarivattom stretch.

6 Mar 2024
Tripunithura extension opened

Phase 1 reached Tripunithura with the latest extension.

Risk notes

  • Completed Phase 1 corridor
  • Residual risks focus on ridership and multimodal integration

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2 sources · Government
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Linked source labels: PIB: Kochi Metro inauguration