Safety & Incident Reports

Official Record of Operational Disruptions and Safety Inquiries

Incident Overview: Vadakkekotta Station

A man named Nisar from Malappuram died after jumping from the Kochi Metro track near Vadakkekotta station on a Thursday afternoon. The incident prompted a temporary halt in services and an immediate director-level inquiry.

Sequence of Events

The victim, identified as Nisar, a resident of Tirurangadi, purchased a ticket at Vadakkekotta station. He accessed the elevated track and walked along the viaduct before jumping in an apparent suicide attempt. Despite persuasion efforts by rescue teams and prompt medical attention at Medical Trust Hospital, he was declared dead on arrival.

Emergency Response Actions

  • Service Halt: Immediate cessation of movement between Thrippunithura and SN Junction.
  • Power Isolation: Personnel activated the Emergency Trip Switch (ETS), cutting power to the third rail.
  • Short-Loop Services: Operational continuity maintained via loops between Aluva and Kadavanthra.
  • Rescue Deployment: Fire brigade and rescue teams prepared safety nets and attempted negotiation.

Ongoing Inquiry

Lead: Director of Systems (KMRL)
Focus: CCTV analysis, identifying security lapses, and protocol reinforcement.

Commuter Impact

While services were briefly disrupted, KMRL ensured continuity by initiating short-loop services. Normal operations between Kadavanthra and Thrippunithura resumed shortly after the track was cleared by authorities.

Note: Ongoing CCTV footage analysis at Vadakkekotta station is being used to recommend future safety improvements to surveillance protocols.