Alstom begins manufacturing of train coaches for Kochi Metro

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 19:32

France-based Alstom has commenced manufacturing of rail coaches for Kochi Metro Rail, coinciding with the Make in India concept promoted by the Centre, at nearby Sri City Special Economic Zone.

`Fully satisfied` with metro work, says Chief Minister

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 13:59

Work on the 25 km Aluva-Petta first phase stretch of Kochi Metro project will be completed on schedule and government was `fully statisfied` with the work undertaken so far, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said.

CM to evaluate progress of Kochi Metro work on Oct 31

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 14:51

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will evaluate progress of the Kochi Metro project on October 31 here and hold discussions on development plans for Kochi City, to be implemented along with the metro construction.

Work on Kochi Metro rail project commences

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 14:30

Construction work on the Rs 5000 crore Kochi Metro project began on Friday with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy inaugurating the piling work at a function in Kochi.

Kochi Metro rail website hacked

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 17:49

The website of Kochi Metro Rail was found hacked early on Monday and anti-Israel messages were posted.

Kerala govt sanctions Rs 297 cr for Kochi Metro

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 20:54

Kerala government today sanctioned an additional Rs 297.75 crore for the Kochi Metro project.

`Metro rail a reality in 3 years if various issues overcome`

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 23:43

Kochi Metro rail project would be completed in 3 years if various issues like strikes and labour problem in Kerala are avoided, E Sreedharan said.

DMRC exempted from paying special fees in Kerala

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 20:54

Kerala cabinet Wednesday decided to exempt Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) from paying special fees to various government departments and agencies.

Kerala govt to decide Sreedharan's role in Kochi Metro: Nath

Last Updated: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 18:19

"Kerala government will decide that," Nath told reporters here when asked whether Sreedharan, who stepped down as Delhi Metro chief last year, would head the ambitious project to put the Kerala city on the Metro map.

DMRC completes preliminary work on pathways in metro project

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 18:17

A two hour trial run was carried out at the pathway today and the road would be opened to traffic after some minor work, DMRC Senior Public Relations Officer P Narayanan said.

DMRC decision on Kochi Metro on November 27: CM

Last Updated: Saturday, November 17, 2012, 17:05

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Saturday said the Board of Directors meeting of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in Delhi next week will decide on its role in execution of the Rs 5,180 crore Kochi Metro.

Chandy to meet PM on Kochi Metro issue

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 21:28

UDF Government in Kerala has decided to put "political pressure" on the Centre and seek the intervention of PM to execute the Kochi Metro Rail project