Overview

• The upcoming service will move non-perishable, packaged goods during non-peak hours to avoid disrupting passengers.
• The approach aligns with a Union government directive and draws on the Delhi Metro framework, which includes logistics tie-ups such as DMRC’s MoU with Blue Dart.
• KMRL projects faster urban deliveries for Kochi businesses and an additional revenue stream for the metro operator.
• Businesses have been asked to express interest via [email protected] as consultations shape operating rules and pricing.
• Officials say shifting parcels to trains can ease road congestion and reduce emissions on the Aluva–Tripunithura line, with network work progressing toward Kakkanad.