Q: Hey, i heard that for the kochi metor construction the builders will start rolling stocks production within a week. Is it true, and what details can you provide me?
The ceremony will be broadcasted real-time in Kochi at a function to be attended by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Also a high-level meeting to review the progress of Kochi metro rail project will be held in Kochi on Thursday afternoon.
Someone asked about the function to mark the event, so let me tell you, that Railway Minister Aryadan Mohmmed, Ambassador of France in India Francoise Richier, Mr. George and representatives of Alstom will be attending the function at the Alstom plant.
I'm honestly so excited that the metro project is finally starting. I have been waiting for so long for the arrival of the metro in our city. In that regard let me tell you that the first batch of 75 coaches is slated for delivery in December this year.
Another good news that the coaches will be energy efficient and designed to enable driverless operation in future, according to Elias George, Managing Director, KMRL. I'm really looking forward to the completion of this project
Well, i wanted to tell you that the coaches will be designed by focussing on passenger comfort and safety and we have appointed a consultant agency - Tata Excellency - to decide on the travel standards.
Did you know that the cost of manufacturing each of the coaches, which will conform to the global safety standards, is estimated to be Rs.8.4 crore. While that is a bit much, i think that it is for the best to ensure top quality material for the construction.
The Kochi Metro Rail Limited is in the final stages of fixing the design of coaches, which will be unveiled within a few weeks. Isn't this good news! Finally some actual progress in the metro work.
Yes, of course, Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu will unveil the outer shell of the metro coaches at a brief function to be held there at 2 p.m. You can go if you want.
Yeah, here is what i know, the production of rolling stocks for the Kochi metro rail will begin at the Alstom facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, from Saturday.I hope this helps.