‘Aim is to make Metro reside in people’s hearts’: Loknath Behera
6 days, 7 hours ago

‘Aim is to make Metro reside in people’s hearts’: Loknath Behera

New Indian Express  

In a freewheeling chat, Loknath Behera, the managing director of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, revealed the urban transport network’s plans for 2025 and touched upon the prospect of introducing a series of new digital services. I’m more concerned about factors like whether people are using it or not, maintaining the standards, keeping the infrastructure clean, trains running on time, etc. The fundamental aim is to make these public transport systems - Kochi Metro or Water Metro - reside in the hearts and minds of the people. Our aim is to make Kochi Metro the most preferred public transport system in Kochi and the suburbs.

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Kochi Water Metro featured in UN Habitat’s ‘World Cities Report’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kochi Water Metro featured in UN Habitat’s ‘World Cities Report’

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Kochi Water Metro has added yet another laurel to its impressive list of achievements, as the country’s first water metro system is featured in UN Habitat’s ‘World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action’ for its role in “revitalising water transport and elevating it to include climate change considerations and principles of sustainable urban development.” The World Cities Report …

More boats, new routes... water transport poised for growth in Kochi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

More boats, new routes... water transport poised for growth in Kochi

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The inland water transport in Kochi is poised for a substantial growth in the coming months with the Kochi Water Metro and the State Water Transport Department enjoying an increased commuter patronage. While the Water Metro will start services on the Kadamakudy-Paliyam Thuruth and the High Court-Mattanchery routes in two months, the SWTD is mulling to start tourism circuit …

A slew of offers from Kochi Metro on its 6th anniversary
1 year, 6 months ago

A slew of offers from Kochi Metro on its 6th anniversary

The Hindu  

Commuters can travel any distance by paying a maximum of ₹20 in Kochi metro trains on Saturday, June 17, in connection with the sixth anniversary celebrations of the commissioning of the mass rapid transport system. In addition, those who purchase the Kochi-1 card on the day will get a cash refund of ₹225, according to a press release from Kochi …

Kerala: Kochi Water Metro begins commercial operation
1 year, 8 months ago

Kerala: Kochi Water Metro begins commercial operation

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Kochi Water Metro, which was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, began its commercial operation on Wednesday. Loknath Behera, MD of Kochi Water Metro Limited took the first boat service with Vypin islanders from the Vypin water metro terminal. The Director of Finance, Kochi Metro Rail Limited Annapoorani S said that initially 76 kilometres will be covered …

PM Modi to inaugurate Kochi Water Metro shortly. Check features, routes, tickets
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Kochi Water Metro shortly. Check features, routes, tickets

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will dedicate one of Kerala's dream projects--the Kochi Water Metro to the nation. The Kochi Water Metro is not only the country's first water metro and it is also the first-ever integrated water transport system of this size and scale in Asia. Kochi water metro: Salient feature, routes detail, ticket price The Kochi Water …

PM Modi to flag off India's first Water Metro in Kochi today
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi to flag off India's first Water Metro in Kochi today

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first Water Metro that connects 10 islands around Kochi through battery-operated electric hybrid boats for seamless connectivity with the city. "Kochi's water metro project is a unique project which will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister. This is a game-changing transport system because Kochi is surrounded by many islands and out …

PM Modi to unveil India's first water metro in Kochi today: What's so special about it?
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi to unveil India's first water metro in Kochi today: What's so special about it?

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch Kochi Water Metro, a distinctive urban mass transportation system that connects 10 islands in and near Kochi today. The introduction of the first water metro service in India will boost Kerala’s economy, tourism, and transportation accessibility Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dream project” Kochi Water Metro linking islands is all set for …

PM Modi to flag off India's first Water Metro in Kerala on April 25 | Photos
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi to flag off India's first Water Metro in Kerala on April 25 | Photos

India TV News  

Water Metro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 25 will inaugurate India's first Water Metro in Kochi during his visit to Kerala. Image Source : ANIIt's a "dream project" of the state, says Kerala CM Dream project of State, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed the Kochi Water Metro, set to be launched by Prime …

Kochi Water Metro will accelerate city's development, says Kerala CM ahead of launch
1 year, 8 months ago

Kochi Water Metro will accelerate city's development, says Kerala CM ahead of launch

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday termed the Kochi Water Metro, set to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, as a "dream project" of the state that would accelerate the growth and development of Kochi. Sources in the Chief Minister's Office said PM Modi would launch the Kochi Water Metro service in a function here …

EU offers help to modernise public transport in Kochi
2 years, 2 months ago

EU offers help to modernise public transport in Kochi

The Hindu  

The European Union will help ready a cluster to make available financial and technical help to modernise public transport in Kochi, it was decided here on Thursday at the conclusion of the two-day workshop on Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development. Public transport and climate-resilient city Panellists and others sought steps to introduce a system by which passengers could avail …

Kerala government to elicit stakeholders’ views for developing Kochi into green energy transport and hydrogen hub
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala government to elicit stakeholders’ views for developing Kochi into green energy transport and hydrogen hub

The Hindu  

The State government will meet industry players, transporters, including shippers, innovators, and start-ups, among other stakeholders, on November 3 to elicit ideas for developing Kochi into a green energy transport and hydrogen hub of the country. The viable demand level for hydrogen production will be around one lakh tonnes a year, he said. Mr. Jyothilal also said that Cochin Shipyard …

Govt. fixes ₹20 as minimum fare for Water Metro ferries
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt. fixes ₹20 as minimum fare for Water Metro ferries

The Hindu  

The State government has announced ₹20 as the minimum fare for the 78 ferries that will be introduced in the Greater Kochi area under the Water Metro project. In addition, Kochi Water Metro Limited has been tasked with constituting a fare-fixing committee to revise the fare structure in keeping with market conditions, said a government release. The Indian Institute of …

Single mobility-cum-services app on the cards
3 years, 6 months ago

Single mobility-cum-services app on the cards

The Hindu  

A proposal is on the cards to integrate different mobility apps with a single app that has been envisaged in Kochi, courtesy key stakeholders in the transportation sector like Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority and Kochi Metro Rail Limited. Apart from enabling cashless transit in multiple modes of public transport, the benefits will include availing any service, including purchase of merchandise, …

Kochi Metro sees steep increase in ridership
4 years, 11 months ago

Kochi Metro sees steep increase in ridership

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Even when the annual loss is increasing, the Kochi Metro could make big leap in terms of increase in number of riders. The trend suggests that people are happy to use the metro for their regular commute and the growth actually accelerated in the past year,” said Kochi Metro Rail Limited managing director Alkesh Kumar Sharma. Kochi Metro is …

Kochi Metro posts net loss of Rs.281.23 crore
4 years, 11 months ago

Kochi Metro posts net loss of Rs.281.23 crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Kochi Metro, the biggest infra project in Kerala, notched up a net loss of Rs 281 crore in 2018-19, shooting up from Rs 167 crore the previous year. As per the latest annual report of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, the transport operator’s average daily ridership during 2018-19 was a meagre 34,588 and revenue per day Rs.11.24 lakh. As per …

Kochi metro goes futuristic, ties up with Google Maps
5 years, 9 months ago

Kochi metro goes futuristic, ties up with Google Maps

The Hindu  

Those armed with a smartphone with Google Maps will henceforth be able to get information about the Kochi metro route, stations, fares, halt timing at each station, and the duration of the trip. Kochi Metro Rail Limited on Friday entered a tie-up with Google Maps to share information with members of the public. “The foray of the Kochi metro into …

CIAL, metro leg-up for Kochi
5 years, 9 months ago

CIAL, metro leg-up for Kochi

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The rapidly increasing connectivity offered by Cochin international airport to national and international destinations coupled with the less-congested city traffic thanks to the metro has catapulted Kochi as a favourite spot for international and domestic conferences. Kochi is also connected to 17 international destinations: Adu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangkok, Colombo, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Male, Muscat, Riyadh, …

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