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Headline: Thiruvananthapuram Metro Project Gains Momentum with Approved Phase I Alignment

Thiruvananthapuram, India – November 8, 2025 – The dream of a modern, efficient public transportation system in Thiruvananthapuram took a significant leap forward as the Kerala State Government granted in-principle approval for the Phase I alignment of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail project. This crucial alignment will connect key transportation hubs and technology parks, promising to revolutionize urban mobility and boost sustainable economic growth in the state capital.

The approved Phase I alignment will link the three phases of Technopark, the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, the Thampanoor bus stand, and the central railway station. The project is anticipated to significantly accelerate the development of the rapidly expanding city.

The project, originally conceived in 2015, has undergone several revisions and studies. The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) was entrusted with the project in 2022. Initial plans for a Light Metro or Mono Rail system were deemed insufficient for the city’s growing needs. KMRL proposed a conventional metro system, leading to a revised proposal presented on November 4, 2025, outlining a 31 km corridor with 27 stations extending from Pappanamcode to Eenchakkal.

The revised alignment adheres to central government directives by effectively connecting the Thiruvananthapuram North railway station and the airport, ensuring seamless integration with other transportation modes outlined in the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP).

With the in-principle approval secured, the Managing Director of KMRL will now proceed to prepare and submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) in accordance with the Metro Rail Policy 2017 and the guidelines of the Union Government.

In addition to the metro project, KMRL is also overseeing the construction of flyovers at Sreekaryam, Ulloor, and Pattom, with the Sreekaryam flyover already showing rapid progress.

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