Work on Nedumbassery halt railway station under way near Kochi airport on Wednesday
Because the site operates solely on existing upward and downward lines without additional loop tracks, only select high-priority trains will stop there, keeping halt times brief,” he said.
Adding to the convenience of travellers, the Cochin International Airport Ltd (Cial) authorities said they will provide free last-mile connectivity, linking both the halt railway station and the proposed Airport Metro station, to the airport terminals. “We are finalizing whether to deploy hydrogen buses, electric buggies or other green transport modes,” a senior Cial official said. “The preliminary site work is over and we have begun the construction of the halt station, which will be located just 1.5km from the airport,” a senior engineering division official said.
Kochi: Southern Railway has set a one-year deadline to complete the Nedumbassery halt railway station, bringing in direct rail connectivity to the Kochi airport.
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“The station will have two 600m-long platforms built to accommodate 24-rake trains, a foot overbridge, an air-conditioned waiting hall and a ticket booking office,” the official added. A halt station is a small, basic stopping point with minimal facilities and no permanent railway staff. railway authorities are considering stoppages for premium express services, including Jan Shatabdi and Vande Bharat While halt stations generally serve local shuttle trains. “Stoppages will depend on passenger demand, particularly from northern and central Kerala. Positioned on the rail line between Angamaly and Chovvara stations, the facility will become the state’s first direct railway link adjacent to an international airport. Integration with broader regional transit is also under way. Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) has consulted railway officials regarding plans to establish a Metro station at the site as part of the proposed Metro Phase III expansion. A comprehensive master plan is being drafted to integrate the airport terminals seamlessly with the halt station, Water Metro and proposed Metro expansion. Additionally, Cial has identified the land in front of the Taj Hotel, situated between the domestic and international terminals, as the preferred location for the Airport Metro station. Escalators will link the station directly to the terminals. Download the TOI App.