10 Amazing Things to know about Kochi Water Metro, Kerala
By MITKAUMINDFULLLOFVACATIONS
The Kochi Water Metro is a water-based public transportation project initiated by the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).
The project involves the development of an integrated water-based public transportation system to connect various islands and the mainland in and around Kochi.
The Water Metro project plans to establish water routes connecting islands like Vypeen, Mulavukad, Kadamakkudy, Bolgatty, and others to the mainland areas of Ernakulam and Fort Kochi.
The project includes the construction of ferry terminals and jetties along the water routes to facilitate the boarding and alighting of passengers.
The Water Metro project is designed to be environmentally friendly.
The Water Metro is intended to complement the existing transportation system.
The project has received financial support from various sources, including the Kerala government, the Union government, and external agencies.
The boats are designed to accommodate varying passenger capacities, with smaller boats for narrower waterways and larger boats for more extensive routes.
The implementation of the Water Metro project is anticipated to create job opportunities.
The Water Metro is expected to boost tourism in the region by providing visitors with a unique and scenic mode of transportation.