It was officially inaugurated and opened to passengers by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 April 2023.
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Once fully operational in 2035, the Kochi Water Metro will connect 10 island communities with Kochi's mainland through 78 battery-operated electric hybrid boats, 15 strategic routes, and 38 modern terminals.
Kerala's Kochi Metro has achieved an operating profit for the first time since it began services six years ago. With record-breaking passenger traffic, the Metro saw a 145 percent increase in revenue in the 2022-23 fiscal year compared to the previous year.
Kerala's Kochi Metro has achieved an operating profit for the first time since it began services six years ago. With record-breaking passenger traffic, the Metro saw a 145 percent increase in revenue in the 2022-23 fiscal year compared to the previous year.
Advantages of the Kochi Water Metro Project:Drastically reduce the road traffic by diverting the passengers to water transport. In turn, it would assist in reducing the road congestion on the roads. Reduction in the atmospheric pollution from land vehicles and carbon footprint of Kochi City.
Kochi, Kerala has become India's first city to have a Water Metro Project after the launch of its first boat in December 2021, namely 'Muziris,' among the 23 battery-powered electric boats being manufactured by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
With a connectivity length of 390 km, the Delhi Metro is the longest metro network in the country. Namma Metro, also known as Bengaluru Metro, is the second longest operational metro network, with a total length of 68.6 km.
Popularly known as 'Queen of the Arabian Sea', it is a flourishing port city showcasing a rich blend of mesmerising natural beauty and vibrant culture. Serving as Kerala's commercial, industrial and financial capital, it is the crowning jewel of the state's tourism landscape.
After experiencing enormous losses for the second consecutive year 2021-22 to the tune of 1,746 crore, the L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited is witnessing a gradual increase in footfall.