Companypady, Ambattukavu and Muttom: Metro Stops to Aluva

Key facts

On Kochi Metro Line 1 the order north from Kalamassery is Muttom, Ambattukavu, Companypady, Pulinchodu and Aluva.
Companypady, Ambattukavu and Muttom stations were inaugurated on 17 June 2017 and opened to the public on 19 June 2017, as part of the first Aluva–Palarivattom section.
The Muttom depot, which houses Kochi Metro’s Operations Control Centre and coach maintenance facility, covers about 23.6 hectares.
The Muttom metro yard lies between Muttom and Ambattukavu stations.

Kalamassery metro station above NH 544. Photo: Gnoeee / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

The line at a glance

Station	Next towards Aluva	Worth knowing
Kalamassery	Muttom	At Premier Junction; main town station
Muttom	Ambattukavu	Next to the metro depot and control centre; SCMS campus is in this area
Ambattukavu	Companypady	Small residential and commercial stop; depot yard lies just south
Companypady	Pulinchodu	Smaller station; Wikipedia lists no parking
Pulinchodu	Aluva	Last stop before the Aluva terminus

All of these opened with the first section of the metro, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 June 2017 and opened to passengers two days later.

Muttom: the depot station

Muttom is where Kochi Metro keeps and maintains its trains. The depot covers about 23.6 hectares – larger than first planned – and holds the Operations Control Centre. Rooftop solar on depot sheds and stations is part of the metro’s green-energy design. From the train you will see stabling lines and sheds between Muttom and Ambattukavu.

For passengers, Muttom is useful for the colleges in the area, notably SCMS – see our stay near SCMS Muttom page – and for small businesses along the highway. It is a short hop from Kalamassery, so some students living in Kalamassery commute by metro or bus.

Ambattukavu and Companypady

These are quieter stations serving the highway strip and residential lanes behind it. Wikipedia’s entry for Companypady describes it as serving the area’s industrial land along the corridor; locally, people link the name to a company that once stood nearby, but we could not confirm which, so we will not guess. Ambattukavu’s name appears to include *kavu* (a sacred grove or shrine), a common ending in Kerala place names.

Use these stations if your college, workshop or office is on the Aluva side of Kalamassery.
For colleges further east, such as KMEA at Edathala, you will usually need a bus or auto from the highway.
If you are going to the railway station or UC College, continue to Aluva.

Which station should you use?

Station names do not always match the neighbourhood people mean, so think in terms of what you need:

For Kalamassery town, HMT and NAD Road – Kalamassery station, then bus or auto.
For SCMS and the Muttom stretch – Muttom.
For lanes behind the highway between Muttom and Aluva – Ambattukavu or Companypady, whichever is nearer your door; check on a map before your first trip.
For long-distance trains, KSRTC buses or the Periyar bathing ghats – go to Aluva; see the Aluva town guide.
For the airport – the metro does not reach it; see Cochin airport to Kalamassery.

Walking from a station into the lanes behind NH 544 can involve crossing the highway; use signals and footpaths, and take extra care after dark when lighting is patchy.

Practical riding tips

Fares, timings and passes change; check KMRL’s official site or app before you rely on a schedule.
Off-peak, trains on this northern end can be less crowded than further south towards Edappally – but school and office hours fill them too.
For late-night or early-morning shifts, compare the metro’s first and last trains with your hours – a bus may run when the metro does not.
Our getting-around hub and Aluva railway station guide cover connections.

For students and workers on the Aluva side

If you study or work around Muttom or Companypady but want the services of Kalamassery town, a room on NAD Road can work. Ashraf Gents Hostel is a men-only hostel and PG at Ashraf house, NAD Road, at the signal, with twin-sharing rooms, a balcony and a kitchen in its photos. NAD Road heads towards the Aluva side, so ask the hostel which bus or route is quickest to your station.

The indicative monthly rate is about ₹2,000–3,000 per head, negotiable, with one month’s advance – confirm on +91 90746 23855.

Frequently asked questions

Which metro station comes after Kalamassery towards Aluva?

Muttom, then Ambattukavu, Companypady, Pulinchodu and Aluva.

Where is the Kochi Metro depot?

At Muttom, between Muttom and Ambattukavu stations. It houses the Operations Control Centre and coach maintenance facility.

Why is it called Companypady?

Local accounts link it to a company that once stood nearby, but we could not verify which one. In Malayalam place names, “pady” (padi) commonly marks a point or stop on a road, as in many “-pady” junctions.

Is there parking at Companypady station?

Wikipedia lists no parking at Companypady; check KMRL for current facilities.

Sources

Facts about Ashraf Gents Hostel come from the hostel’s own profile and photos; rates are indicative and confirmed on the call. Last reviewed 7 October 2026. How we write these guides: editorial notes. Map embeds © Google.