PM Modi launches India's 1st water metro in Kerala that connects 10 islands

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off India’s first water metro.

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which will connect 10 islands around Kochi through battery-operated electric hybrid boats.

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The metro project will start with eight electric hybrid boats developed under Cochin Shipyard Limited.

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Water Metro provides a distinctive urban transportation system that offers a comparable level of convenience and travel experience to traditional metro systems.

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This mode of transit is particularly valuable in cities such as Kochi.

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Kochi's water metro project is a unique project.

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According to the officials, the Modi government has made a conscious choice to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach in providing infrastructure and connectivity.

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A prime example of this approach is seen in the expansion of metro connectivity in the country.

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The KWM service will launch in the first phase from the High Court-Vypin and Vyttila-Kakkanad terminals.

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The tickets for the boat trip start at Rs 20. For frequent travellers, there are weekly and monthly passes available.

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The Kochi One App allows users to digitally purchase tickets.

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