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Is Kochi Metro successful?

In 2018-19, the revenue of Kochi Metro stood at Rs 104.48 crore while in 2019-20 it rose to `134.95 crore. Revenue from ridership also increased in 2019-20 with 1,81,07,722 passengers travelling in the Metro, generating a revenue of Rs 56.93 crore.

Is Kochi Metro in loss?

In 2020-21, it generated Rs 167.46 crores compared to Rs 134.95 crores in 2019-20. Construction of Aluva-Pettah stretch cost Rs 6218.14 crores. Pettah-SN Junction stretch is expected to cost Rs 710.93 crores.

Is there toilet in Kochi Metro?

Out of the 11 stations, eight can be used by public apart from passengers. Public is not allowed to toilets at Palarivattom, Edappally and Changampuzha park stations. Normally, toilets are not essential in metro stations. However, Kochi Metro project included toilets as part of its social responsibility initiative.

Is Metro profitable?

This has proved to be a very reliable transportation system and made the city liveable. Compared to other mass rapid transport system, the metro rail projects have been more capital intensive. From land acquisition to civil works, signalling, and rolling stock it is cost- intensive and cannot be a profitable business.

Who is the 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.

At what time Kochi Metro ends?

The Kochi Metro Timings from Monday to Saturday is 6:00 AM to 22:00 PM. The Kochi Metro Timings on Sunday is from 8.00 am to 22.00 pm. The Kochi Metro Timings are very frequent based on peak and non peak hours and based on weekdays and weekend(Sunday), and on average the frequency will be 8 minutes.

How many trains are there in Kochi Metro?

25
Phases

Total Number of Trains	25
Present Reach	Aluva to Petta (22 stations).

Is Kochi Metro private or government?

Kochi Metro Rail Limited, abbreviated to KMRL, is a centre-state public sector company in Kochi, Kerala, India, that operates the Kochi Metro. The company was incorporated on 2 August 2011.

How many bogies are in Kochi Metro?

The mechanism consists of six bogie support, 12 car body support and one control panel. Once the train is lifted, bogie removal, under frame equipment removal and replacement can be done easily, said a release. After lifting the train, individual bogies can be lowered and replaced without any other support facility.

What is the Speciality of Kochi Metro?

The Kochi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. It was opened to the public within four years of starting construction, making it one of the fastest completed metro project in India.

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