Kochi Metro Infopark Extension May Miss June 2026 Deadline
KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) is racing to finish the first stretch of Phase II (Pink Line) from Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium to Infopark by June 30. Although construction activities have increased with 80% of the piling work completed, there’s concern over the slow progress of essential civil works. Viaduct construction is at just 30%, and pier work is at 37%, leading to doubts about timely completion. “It’s a tough task, but we’re determined to open the first five stations by mid-year. We are already tendering key works, including a third rail traction system, but we need sufficient funding…