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Thiruvananthapuram Metro rail project: Kerala govt approves Phase 1 alignment – check route, length, station list

Thiruvananthapuram Metro project: The Kerala government has approved the Phase 1 alignment of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail project, which will be executed by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).

2 min readUpdated: Nov 8, 2025 06:57 PM IST

The project marks a major milestone in transforming Kerala’s capital, promising to redefine urban mobility and accelerate Thiruvananthapuram’s development. (Image: @pinarayivijayan)

Thiruvananthapuram Metro Update, Thiruvananthapuram Metro latest news: The Kerala government has approved the Phase 1 alignment of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail project, which will be executed by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL). The project marks a major milestone in transforming Kerala’s capital, promising to redefine urban mobility and accelerate Thiruvananthapuram’s development.

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited was also entrusted with the construction of the Srikaryam, Ulloor and Pattom flyovers.

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Thiruvananthapuram Metro route, Thiruvananthapuram Metro length

The 31-km phase 1 alignment of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro rail project is set to connect key IT hubs, major transport nodes and vital administrative and healthcare centres.

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Thiruvananthapuram Metro alignment, Thiruvananthapuram Metro news

The first phase alignment of Thiruvananthapuram Metro rail project will connect three phases of Technopark, the airport, Thampanoor bus stand, railway station, secretariat and medical college. The metro rail project will ease out the traffic congestions in the city.

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Thiruvananthapuram Metro stations

In the phase 1 alignment of Thiruvananthapuram Metro rail project will have 27 stations. These are: Pappanamcode (Terminal station), Kaimanam, Karamana, Thampanoor, Secretariat, Palayam, Plamoodu, Pattom, Murinjapalam, Medical College, Ulloor, Pongumoodu, Sreekaryam, Pangappara, Gurumandiram, Karyavattom, Technopark Phase 1, Technopark Phase 3, Kulathoor, Technopark Phase 2, Akkulam Lake, Kochuveli, Venpalavattom, Chaakka, Airport, Eanchakkal (Terminal station). The project will feature three interchange stations — Kazhakoottam, Technopark Phase 1 and Karyavattom.

Kochi Water Metro project

Kochi, often regarded as Kerala’s commercial capital, became the first city in India to launch a Water Metro project. As one of the state’s most densely populated districts, Kochi has benefited significantly from this initiative. The Water Metro has helped reduce pollution and ease traffic congestion while improving access to mainland business hubs for households living along the lakeshore.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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