The main objective of the Kochi Water Metro project is to link ten island communities in Kerala’s city with the mainland, resulting in shorter travel times and more cost-effective transportation. The project boasts a distinct infrastructure and has the capacity to carry over one lakh passengers. During the initial phase of the project, it is expected to transport more than 34,000 passengers. Upon the completion of the metro system, this number is predicted to rise significantly, reaching up to 1.5 lakhs of passengers daily.

Kochi Water Metro: 38 Stations and 78 Ferry Boats

1. The entire metro project is manufactured by Cochin Shipyard Limited. 

2. The project will start with eight hybrid boats. 

3. Kochi Water Metro will connect 10 islands in and around the port city.

4. This dream project is funded by the Government of Kerala and German firm KfW.

5. The entire Kochi Water Metro (KWM) project comprises 78 electric boats and 38 terminals.

6. The KWM will run from Lithium Titanite Spinel batteries. 

7. The water metro is touted to be eco-friendly, electrically propelled, and safe for differently-abled people too. 

8. It will have air-conditioned boats with wide windows that will offer a scenic view of the backwaters. 

9. Overall cost of the KWM project is Rs. 1,137 crore. 

Kochi Water Metro: Route

In the first phase, the Kerala Water Metro service will take place between the High Court-Vypin terminals and the Vyttila-Kakkanad terminals. According to Kerala Chief Minister, commuters will be able to reach Vypin Terminal from High Court

Terminal in less than 20 minutes without getting stuck in traffic. Kakkanad can be reached within 25 minutes from Vyttila via Water Metro.

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Hope this article provided complete information about Kochi Water Metro Project

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