Who is the new MD of Kochi Metro?
Loknath Behera
KOCHI: After his stint with the Kerala government as the state police chief, Loknath Behera will begin his new innings as the managing director of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL). He officially took charge on Monday as per the government order issued on August 27. His appointment is for three years.
Does Kochi Metro extend to airport?
The Centre’s approval for the Kochi metro’s second-phase extension to Kakkanad (Infopark) is in the “final stage”. The Centre is non-committal about sanctioning a conventional metro, although the district administration said land acquisition for the Kakkanad extension would be completed by December.
How many trains run in Kochi Metro?
Phases
| Total Number of Trains | 25 |
|---|---|
| Present Reach | Aluva to Petta (22 stations). |
Who is the founder of metro?
Elattuvalapil Sreedharan
| E. Sreedharan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elattuvalapil Sreedharan 12 June 1932 Karukaputhur, Malabar District, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Palakkad District, Kerala, India) |
| Other names | Metro Man |
What is the technology behind the Kochi Metro?
Kochi metro also includes the technology for driverless trains and is hoping to implement this in the near future. Kochi Metro was lauded for its decision to employ Kudumbashree workers and also members of the transgender community. It is the world’s first rapid transit system whose entire management operations are handled by women.
What is the name of the proposed metro line in Kerala?
Kochi Metro is a proposed rapid transit system for the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. The 25.65km metro line will run from Aluva to Petta and will include 22 stations.
What is the role of AfD in Kochi Metro Rail Limited project?
The Director Board of Kochi Metro Rail Limited entrusted MD, KMRL to find alternate funding options for the project as advised by DEA (Department of Economic Affairs). As part of it, representatives of the French Development Agency (AFD) met the KMRL team as part of their pre-appraisal mission on 18–19 March 2013.
What is the techno-economic feasibility study for Metro rapid transit system in Kochi?
The techno-economic feasibility study for a Metro Rapid Transit System in Kochi was completed in 1999, which was begun in the same year, by Rail India Technological and Economic Services (RITES). The techno-feasibility study report was submitted to the state government in 1999.