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Kochi Water Metro: Till now you must have seen the metro running on the tracks, but now you will be able to see the metro galloping in the water as well. Not only this, you will also be able to take the pleasure of traveling at an economical rate. You must be wondering how this is possible, but with the inauguration of the country’s first water metro in Kochi, this dream will come true. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Kochi Water Metro (KWM) service.
Kochi Water Metro will connect 10 islands
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, exciting times are ahead for the state’s transport and tourism sectors. It is an ambitious project of Kerala connecting Kochi and its 10 surrounding islands. With a total of 78 electric boats and 38 terminals, the KWM cost ₹1,136.83 crore, funded by the Government of Kerala and KFW.
The world-class #KochiWaterMetro is setting sail! It is Kerala’s dream project connecting 10 islands in and around Kochi. KWM with 78 electric boats & 38 terminals cost 1,136.83 crores, funded by GoK & KfW. Exciting times are ahead for our transport and tourism sectors! pic.twitter.com/XTvUyqw59D
— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) April 22, 2023
Learn the specialty of the country’s first water metro
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People will get relief from jam – The country’s first water metro will help people to reach their destination without getting stuck in traffic jam.
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Will be able to enjoy the journey in water metro for 20 rupees
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You will be able to enjoy the journey in water metro at a very economical rate. It is being told that the fare of water metro will be at least 20 rupees. Passes are also being made for this.
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water metro will be air conditioned
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Passengers can travel on both Kochi Metro and Water Metro using the ‘Kochi 1’ card.
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People can also book tickets digitally. For this, passengers will have to use the Kochi One app.
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Country’s first water metro will be battery operated. It has been made eco friendly. However, diesel-powered generators have also been installed for backup.
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The journey from Vyttila to Kakkanad can be covered in just 25 minutes via water metro.
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100 passengers will be able to sit in the water metro.
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Votes will have ramp facility for the disabled.
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There will be facility of feeding chamber and mobile recharge for women.
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The water metro will run at a speed of eight knots per hour.
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Vote service will be available 12 hours a day at an interval of 15 minutes
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