Written by Anish MondalUpdated: November 8, 2025 06:57 PM IST 2 min readThe 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.Also Read | Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat: Here’s how Kerala’s 3rd semi-high-speed train could transform travel experienceThiruvananthapuram Metro route, Thiruvananthapuram Metro lengthThe 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.Also Read | After Delhi, Kochi Metro plans to launch freight services on its networkThiruvananthapuram Metro alignment, Thiruvananthapuram Metro newsThe 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.Also Read | Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train sees huge demand; tickets sold out within hours of launchThiruvananthapuram Metro stationsIn 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 projectKochi, 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 is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd