Water Metro Inaugurated By PM Modi In Kochi

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, inaugurated the initial phase of the Kochi Water Metro on Tuesday. This particular means of transportation, which happens to be the initial type of public boat service of the country, is going to integrate the water transport system of Kochi.

Prior to the inauguration of the services, the Prime Minister of India asserted that this particular water Metro in Kochi will be a remarkable improvement to the infrastructure of the port city. This Metro service is going to offer electrically driven hybrid ferries linking the islands with the mainland in this area, thus providing benefits to over one lakh residents.

During this occasion, the Prime Minister asserted that the state of Kerala obtained its initial Vande Bharat Train on this very day while Kochi obtained its water Metro. Apart from this, other types of development and connectivity projects but also inaugurated. He further added that Kerala happens to be a state of educated individuals who are aware of themselves. The humility of individuals and perseverance are an integral part of their identity.

Being a Made in India project, Kochi Water Metro is unique and he would like to convey his thanks to Kochi Shipyard since it prepared the ships. This particular project will form Inter Water Connectivity between the bus terminals, the Metro network, and the jetty. Apart from this, it will likewise boost Backwater Tourism.

Modi shared a video of the kind of welcome he received while he was in Kochi prior to the inauguration ceremony. The Prime Minister wrote that individuals from all spheres of life assembled in Kochi to bestow their blessings. He was simply spellbound by the unmatched affection in this particular area.

What exactly is the Kochi Water Metro project?

It is the KMRL (Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Limited) that has implemented the Water Metro project in Kochi together with the help of a funding agency from Germany known as Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau.

This particular project consists of air-conditioned boats which are likewise powered by batteries and are disabled-friendly as well. This water Metro is going to travel via water bodies just like any other traditional boat service or ferry service; however, it will nevertheless have contemporary facilities, safety measures, and security.

How is the water Metro linked to the Metro rail?

It is a fact that one can visualize Kochi Water Metro as the feeder service of the Kochi Metro rail. This Metro rail is operating since 2017. The authorities have designed the vessels as the coaches of Kochi Metro, and meanwhile, the boat terminals, passenger entry as well as exit gates, ticket counters, and safety measures have similar features to that of the Metro rail service.

The authorities have also installed electronic display boards in every single jetty that will inform you regarding the boat service. One can hear the announcements in three languages including English and Hindi as well as in Malayalam.