During his two-day visit to Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Indias first-ever water metro that connects 10 islands surrounding Kochi using battery-operated electric hybrid boats. This innovative mode of transportation will provide seamless connectivity between the islands and the city, offering a similar level of convenience and travel experience as traditional metro systems. This transportation system is particularly beneficial in urban areas like Kochi
The metro project in Kochi will begin with eight electric hybrid boats developed by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
The project is being funded by the Kerala government and the German company KfW.
The water metro system will include 38 terminals and 78 electric boats