During his two-day visit to Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Indias first-everwater metrothat connects 10 islands surrounding Kochi using battery-operatedelectric 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 inKochiwill begin with eight electric hybrid boats developed byCochin 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.
The first phase of the KWM service will launch from -Vypin and Vyttila-Kakkanad terminals.
The tickets for the boat trip will start at Rs 20 and weekly and monthly passes will be available for frequent travelers.
The Kochi One Card can be used for both Kochi Metro Rail and Kochi Water Metro.
The Kochi One App allows users to digitally purchase tickets.