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Tripunithura Metro terminal set to open on March 6; PM to virtually launch operationsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Kochi Metro's Tripunithura terminal on Wednesday from Kolkata, marking the completion of the first phase of the urban rail network from Aluva to Tripunithura. This 28 kilometer stretch includes 25 stations and is expected to increase daily ridership to over 1 lakh. The...
more... opening is beneficial for Kochi city-bound rail passengers who experience delays due to frequent train stops near Tripunithura station. The inaugural train will depart at 10 am, carrying children with disabilities, and commercial operations on the Tripunithura-Aluva route will begin afterward. A special inaugural offer will charge passengers Rs 60 for the Aluva to Tripunithura journey instead of the usual Rs 75. The Tripunithura terminal features murals showcasing Kerala's heritage and the Athachamayam festival, and houses a dance museum showcasing various Kerala dance forms, which will be open to the public soon. The 25.2km Aluva-Pettah phase one of the Kochi Metro has 22 stations, and the phase 1-B stretch from SN Junction to Tripunithura was completed at a cost of ₹448.33 crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Kolkata se Wednesday ko Kochi Metro ke Tripunithura terminal ka virtual inauguration karenge, yeh Aluva se Tripunithura tak 28 kilometer ke urban rail network ke pahle phase ka completion mark karta hai, jisme 25 stations hain. Tripunithura station ka opening se Kochi Metro mein zyada passengers aane...
more... ki ummid hai, jisse daily average ridership 1 lakh se cross kar jaayega. Terminal ka launch Kochi city bound rail passengers ke liye bhi acchi khabar hai, jinko Tripunithura railway station ke paas trains ke frequent halting ki wajah se delays ka samna karna padta hai, kyunki yeh station unke liye metro mein switch karne ke liye kaafi close hai. Inaugural day par, pehla train, jisme disabilities wale bachche honge, 10 am par Aluva ke liye chalega. Tripunithura-Aluva route par commercial operations iske baad start honge. Kochi Metro ne Aluva se Tripunithura tak ticket price Rs 75 approve kiya hai, lekin inaugural offer ke taur par, passengers se sirf Rs 60 charge kiya jaayega, jab tak koi aur announcement nahi hota. Terminal ke chhe pillars, entrance aur station ke andar wale bhi, mein murals hain jo Kerala ki heritage ko depict karte hain aur Tripunithura ke famous festival, Athachamayam ko showcase karte hain. Iske alawa, metro station mein ek dedicated dance museum bhi hai, jisme Kerala ke alag alag dance forms ki sculptures hain. Museum jaldi hi public ke liye khul jaayega. Kochi Metro ka 25.2km Aluva-Pettah phase one stretch mein 22 stations hain. Phase 1-B stretch, SN Junction se Tripunithura tak, `448.33 crore ki cost par complete hua hai, jisme land acquisition bhi shamil hai.
