KOCHI (Metro Rail News): The inspection of Kochi Metro’s 1.20 km S.N. Junction-Thripunithura extension commenced on the evening of February 12th, with the Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), Anant M. Chowdhary, conducting a two-day examination.
Work on the Stretch
Preparations for the Tripunithura extension commenced in September 2020. However, the project faced delays in land acquisition due to its predominantly greenfield alignment, encompassing numerous privately owned parcels of land. It wasn’t until May 2022 that the Railways allocated land adjacent to the Tripunithura railway station. Subsequently, construction efforts gained momentum, and work began at total capacity from June 2022 onwards.Â
Trials on the Stretch
Over the past month, Metro trains have undergone trial runs in the corridor to verify the functionality of all systems. The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) will conduct inspections on passenger amenities, signalling, and other crucial systems, as well as assess the condition of the track.
Only upon completion of these inspections and evaluations will a decision be made regarding issuing safety certificates, allowing trains to commence commercial operations on the corridor.
Plans for Future Expansion
The Tripunithura terminal station boasts three platforms and tracks strategically designed to accommodate future metro system extensions. These expansions, including the connection to the Kakkanad extension of phase two, which terminates at Infopark, have been carefully considered in the station’s layout.
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Upon completion, it will signify the successful conclusion of the 28-kilometer Kochi Metro corridor’s initial phase, encompassing 25 stations from Aluva to Thripunithura. Kochi Metro Rail Limited has independently constructed the Pettah-Thripunithura viaduct, with the remaining tasks slated for completion by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
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