{"id":13544,"date":"2024-06-14T15:43:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T15:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=13544"},"modified":"2024-06-14T15:43:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T15:43:18","slug":"pm-modi-to-flag-off-indias-first-water-metro-in-kochi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/pm-modi-to-flag-off-indias-first-water-metro-in-kochi\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi to flag off Indias first Water Metro in Kochi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During his two-day visit to Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Indias first-ever<strong>water metro<\/strong>that connects 10 islands surrounding Kochi using battery-operated<strong>electric hybrid boats<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n<p>The metro project in<strong>Kochi<\/strong>will begin with eight electric hybrid boats developed by<strong>Cochin Shipyard Limited.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The project is being funded by the Kerala government and the German company KfW.<\/p>\n<p>The water metro system will include 38 terminals and 78 electric boats.<\/p>\n<p>The first phase of the KWM service will launch from -Vypin and Vyttila-Kakkanad terminals.<\/p>\n<p>The tickets for the boat trip will start at Rs 20 and weekly and monthly passes will be available for frequent travelers.<\/p>\n<p>The Kochi One Card can be used for both Kochi Metro Rail and Kochi Water Metro.<\/p>\n<p>The Kochi One App allows users to digitally purchase tickets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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