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.
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It was officially inaugurated and opened to passengers by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 April 2023.
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.
1. Delhi Metro. The Delhi Metro network consists of 12 color-coded lines with a total length of 391 kilometers. It is the largest and busiest metro rail system in India.
Location. Edappally metro station is located over the Edappally junction, which is one of the busiest road junctions in Kerala. It is one of the busiest stations of Kochi Metro due to its proximity to major landmarks such as Edappally church and Lulu Mall.