Ambattukavu metro station is an elevated metro station on the Kochi Metro in the city of Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala. The station forms part of Line 1 (the Blue Line) of the metro network, which is operated by the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).
| Name | Ambattukavu metro station |
|---|---|
| System | Kochi Metro |
| Line | Line 1 (Blue Line) |
| Operator | Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) |
| Structure | Elevated |
| Location | Kochi, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India |
Ambattukavu is one of the stations on the northern stretch of the Kochi Metro, situated along the corridor that connects Aluva with the southern parts of the city. Like other stations on the line, it is built as an elevated structure above the road median, with side platforms serving the two directions of travel.
The Kochi Metro is the rapid transit system serving the Kochi metropolitan region. The first phase of the project was implemented by Kochi Metro Rail Limited, a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Kerala, with technical execution support from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) during construction. The system uses standard-gauge rolling stock and a 750 V DC third-rail traction system.
The station is located along the metro alignment that runs broadly parallel to the National Highway corridor in the northern Kochi suburbs. It serves residential neighbourhoods in and around the Ambattukavu locality and is integrated with the wider Kochi Metro fare and ticketing system, including smart card and QR-based ticketing options offered by KMRL.
As an intermediate station on the Blue Line, Ambattukavu contributes to the metro's role in reducing road congestion along the Aluva–Kochi corridor and improving public transport access for commuters travelling to employment, education and commercial hubs in the city.