Kochi Metro
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| Native name | കൊച്ചി മെട്രോ |
| Locale | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Number of stations | 23 |
| Chief executive | Elias George, MD |
| Headquarters | 8th Floor, Revenue Tower, Park Avenue, Kochi |
| Website | Kochi Metro |
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| Operation will start | 1 May 2017 (phase 1) |
| Operator(s) | Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL) |
| Train length | 3 coaches |
| Headway | 5 minutes |
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| System length | 25.612 km (15.915 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | Third rail 750 V DC |
| Average speed | 34 km/h (21 mph) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
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Kochi Metro is an under-construction metro system for the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. The first phase is being set up at an estimated cost of ₹51.81 billion (US$770 million), A 13.4 km (8.3 mi) section of the line from Aluva to Palarivattom will open in April 2017. A second 5 km (3.1 mi) section from Palarivattom up to Maharaja's College will be made operational by June 2017.
The Kerala government hoped the Centre would approve a funding structure similar to that used for the Delhi Metro, but they were turned down. The Union Government supported using public–private partnership (PPP) on the build-operate-transfer model. The LDF state government wanted it to be in public sector, which was not accepted to the Central Government. The victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the 2011 Kerala legislative assembly elections, changed the scenario in the state and it was decided that the Kochi Metro would follow the Chennai Metro and Delhi Metro models, and would be implemented on a joint venture basis, with investments by the Central and State Government. A Cabinet decision was taken to form a special purpose vehicle (SPV) called Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL) as per orders from Planning Commission and the Union Government for the implementation, operation and maintenance of the metro project.
The Public Investment Board (PIB) cleared the project on 22 March 2012 subject to final approval by the Union Cabinet. The Union Government's share of the cost would be 20.26%, or ₹1,002.23 crore (US$150 million). On 28 March 2012, at a KMRL board meeting, the decision was taken to entrust the Kochi Metro rail project work to the DMRC. The number of metro stations on the line was set at 22. On 3 July 2012, Union Government gave final clearance to the project. Then Managing Director of KMRL, Tom Jose said, "Now we will sit down with our valued partner, DMRC, and chalk out the way forward, obtaining advice and guidance from former DMRC Chief, E Sreedharan. We aim to complete the project within a span of 3 to 4 years."
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