PM Modi to launch India's first water metro in Kochi today
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25 April, 2023 11:31 am IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of India's first Water Metro during his visit to Kerala on Tuesday. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed the Kochi Water Metro as a “dream project” of the state that would accelerate the growth and development of Kochi.
Water Metro is a unique urban mass transit system with the same experience and ease of travel as that of the conventional metro system. It is very useful in cities like Kochi. As a first phase of the project, service would begin soon from High Court-Vypin terminals to Vyttila-Kakkanad terminals.
The long-awaited project will provide connectivity, and a safe and affordable travel experience for people in and around Kochi. The Water Metro will also help in boosting tourism.
The cost-effective and secure journey in air-conditioned boats would help people to reach their respective destinations without being stuck in traffic snarls. Passengers can travel in both Kochi metro and water metro using the “Kochi 1” card. They can also book the tickets digitally.
Kochi Water Metro with 78 eco-friendly boats and 38 terminals cost 1,136.83 crores, funded by Government of Kerala and German funding agency KfW.
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