Kochi: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Water Metro project will become operational by March next year and it requires the efforts of all stakeholders.
While inaugurating the new stretch of metro train service between Maharaja’s College and Thykkoodam on Tuesday he said, ” Water Metro is the first water transport system of its kind in India. The project will be implemented in a timely manner and the first phase will become a reality in March 2020. This will require the support of all representatives.”
The inaugural event of the extension of metro train services was also attended by Union Minister of State (Mos) for housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri.
The Water Metro is an integrated water transport project connecting 10 islands in Kochi’s suburbs. A total of 78 fast, fuel-efficient, air-conditioned boats will ply 15 routes covering a distance of 76 km through Kochi backwaters.
