Kochi Water Metro to be inaugurated soon: Salient features
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Kochi Water Metro
The much-awaited Kochi Water Metro will be officially inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on April 25.
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Route
The first service will be operated on the High Court-Bolgatty-Vypeen route from 7 am. Initially, Water Metro service will start at 7am and will continue till 8 pm. During peak hours, the boats will operate in the route every 15 minutes.
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Dream project
This new project, which has been termed as a 'dream project' by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, will boost the economic growth as well as tourism in the Kochi region.
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Cost
The Kochi Water Metro has been built at a cost of Rs 1,136.83 crore.
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Connectivity
The Metro will connect 10 islands around the city through battery-operated electric hybrid boats. The water metro terminals and boats are equipped with facilities similar to those of metro train stations. The terminals and boats are designed to be differently-abled. The water metro boats are air-conditioned and Floating pontoons and a passenger control system are also in place.
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Ticket price
The minimum ticket price is Rs 20, and the maximum ticket price is Rs 40. Various travel passes are also available, including the weekly pass (Rs 180), monthly pass (Rs 600), and quarterly pass (Rs 1500). People would also be able to use 'Kochi One' card for travelling in Water Metro. Mobile QR tickets could be booked through 'Kochi One' app.