Kochi Metro Phase 3 planning documents recommend a hybrid corridor running from Aluva to Angamaly via the airport route, according to multiple reports. The Draft Detailed Project Report (DPR) proposes a 17.5 km alignment for the corridor.
Both outlets describe the DPR as favouring an airport-linked option, presenting it as the top choice in the planning stage. Times of India also reports that the DPR excludes connectivity to the Angamaly railway station, highlighting a departure from expectations about integrating with existing rail infrastructure. The Swarajya report focuses on the DPR’s recommendation of the hybrid corridor and its projected length.
Taken together, the coverage indicates that the Phase 3 route selection in the DPR centers on improved access through the airport area using a hybrid alignment, while raising questions about how (or whether) the route directly connects to the Angamaly railway station. The recommendations remain part of the DPR process and have not been described as final approvals.
