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PM Modi inaugurates India's first water metro in Kerala's Kochi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's first water metro in Kerala's Kochi. The battery-operated electric hybrid boats will connect 10 islands around the city in Malabar coast. Take a look at the public boat service

Our Web Desk Published 25.04.23, 01:15 PM
The flagship project is set up at a cost of Rs 1,136.83 crore in the port city. The water metro will help in boosting tourism in the city and will provide connectivity for people.
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The flagship project is set up at a cost of Rs 1,136.83 crore in the port city. The water metro will help in boosting tourism in the city and will provide connectivity for people.

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As a first phase of the project, service would begin soon from High Court-Vypin terminals to Vyttila-Kakkanad terminals.
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As a first phase of the project, service would begin soon from High Court-Vypin terminals to Vyttila-Kakkanad terminals.

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The ticket prices will start from Rs 20 and go up to Rs 40. Passengers can travel in both Kochi metro and water metro using the 'Kochi 1' card. They can also book the tickets digitally.
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The ticket prices will start from Rs 20 and go up to Rs 40. Passengers can travel in both Kochi metro and water metro using the 'Kochi 1' card. They can also book the tickets digitally.

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Regular commuters will be able to get travel passes, weekly for Rs 180, monthly for Rs 600 and quarterly for Rs 1,500, the outlet further said, according to NDTV.
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Regular commuters will be able to get travel passes, weekly for Rs 180, monthly for Rs 600 and quarterly for Rs 1,500, the outlet further said, according to NDTV.

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KWM with 78 electric boats & 38 terminals cost 1,136.83 crores, funded by GoK & KfW. KfW is a German funding agency.
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KWM with 78 electric boats & 38 terminals cost 1,136.83 crores, funded by GoK & KfW. KfW is a German funding agency.

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The cost-effective and secure journey in air-conditioned boats would help people to reach their respective destinations without being stuck in traffic snarls.
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The cost-effective and secure journey in air-conditioned boats would help people to reach their respective destinations without being stuck in traffic snarls.

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