STN: Kochi Metro Rail Ltd has awarded Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd a ₹130.22 crore contract for track work on the elevated section of Kochi Metro Phase-II.
The contract covers design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of ballastless standard gauge tracks and track connections.
Texmaco will complete the work within 16 months from receiving the letter of acceptance.
This contract moves Phase-II closer to completion. The project will improve metro connectivity between central Kochi and Kakkanad.
What the Kochi Metro Phase-II Contract Covers
Texmaco will manage the full track package for the elevated corridor.
The company will prepare the design. It will supply materials. Its team will install the track system, test operations, and complete commissioning work.
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd selected Texmaco because of its experience in metro rail infrastructure projects.
This package plays an important role in the timely progress of the metro corridor.
Why Kochi Metro Phase-II Uses Ballastless Track
Ballastless track uses a solid concrete or asphalt base instead of crushed stone ballast.
Metro systems prefer this design because it needs less maintenance and delivers stable performance.
The track keeps its alignment for a longer time. It also improves ride comfort for passengers.
Rail operators choose this system because maintenance teams need fewer repair interventions.
Key benefits include:
- Lower maintenance needs
- Better track stability
- Improved passenger comfort
- Longer service life
- Accurate track alignment
Ballastless systems cost more during construction. However, they help reduce maintenance costs over time.
How Kochi Metro Phase-II Benefits from This Technology
The elevated design of Kochi Metro Phase-II makes ballastless track a practical choice.
Metro trains run frequently. The track system supports this high level of daily movement.
Maintenance teams can also complete fewer repairs after operations begin.
The compact structure also suits elevated metro construction.
About Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd has delivered multiple railway and metro infrastructure projects in India.
The company completed India’s early ballastless track work for underground tunnels and elevated metro sections.
Texmaco also introduced turnkey rail track construction solutions for industrial projects.
Its experience helped it secure this contract.
Kochi Metro Phase-II Project Details
Kochi Metro Phase-II will cover 11.2 km through an elevated metro corridor.
The line will connect Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kaloor with Infopark II in Kakkanad.
Many commuters working in the IT corridor will benefit from this route.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the project foundation stone on September 1, 2022.
Project authorities plan to open the first five stations by June 2026.
They aim to complete the full Pink Line by December 2026.
The new corridor will reduce travel time for office workers, students, and residents.
FAQs
A: The project will include 11 metro stations between Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Infopark II.
A: Office workers, students, and residents travelling between central Kochi and Kakkanad will benefit the most.
A: Standard gauge means the rails remain 1,435 mm apart. Most metro systems use this format.
A: Metro operators use ballastless track because it offers stability, lower maintenance, and better long-term performance.
A: Yes, passengers will be able to switch between the new corridor and the existing metro network more easily.