KOCHI METRO MAY BE DELAYED DUE TO LAND TAKEOVER ISSUES: SREEDHARAN

DMRC chief E Sreedharan feels that the Kochi Metro project may be delayed and could not be completed in the stipulated time due to impediments in land takeover.

Sreedharan said the govt is giving full cooperation to the project and is more determined to commission the project in 3 years time. But, due to impediments in land takeover, it is likely to be delayed indefinitely, he said.

Sreedharan said Kerala needs fast rails but the state is showing little interest. The LS polls could be the reason behind this, Sreedharan said. The state govt should implement the fast rail projects and the main attraction of this is that the project needs only minimum land. He also added that without fast rails, Kerala will not be able to move ahead without these.