Kochi: With 2 new routes, Water Metro to extend network from Sunday
1 year ago

Kochi: With 2 new routes, Water Metro to extend network from Sunday

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Kochi Water Metro Ltd will commence operations on two new routes -- High Court-Bolgatty-North Mulavukad-South Chittoor and South Chittoor-Eloor-Cheranalloor -- on March 17. With the commissioning of new routes, the Water Metro will expand its services to nine terminals, establishing five routes across the city. Tickets on the High Court Jn-South Chittoor and Bolgatty-South Chittoor sectors will cost Rs 40, which will be the highest on the network. On the other hand, price of tickets on High Court Jn-North Mulavukad, Bolgatty-North Mulavukad, South Chittoor-Cheranalloor and Eloor has been set at Rs 30, while it is Rs 20 on North Mulavukad-South Chittoor and Eloor-Cheranalloor routes.

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Mumbai to get water metro like Kochi: How soon is the launch?
3 days, 15 hours ago

Mumbai to get water metro like Kochi: How soon is the launch?

India Today  

The Maharashtra government is planning a passenger water transport system for Mumbai and its extended suburbs on the lines of the Kochi Water Metro. “This water metro system is being planned for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region,” Nitesh Rane, minister for ports and fisheries, told INDIA TODAY, adding that the concept mirrored the system in Kochi. In 2021, Kochi in Kerala …

Kochi metro to extend operating hours on account of Sivaratri
1 month ago

Kochi metro to extend operating hours on account of Sivaratri

The Hindu  

The Kochi metro will operate services for extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday in view of Sivaratri celebrations. The electric bus circular feeder service connecting the Water Metro’s High Court station with the Kochi metro and other important locations in the city will be launched in the first week of March. The service from the High Court Water Metro station …

Kochi gets little for road development vis-a-vis other cities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kochi gets little for road development vis-a-vis other cities

The Hindu  

The Kochi metro has been allotted a sum of ₹289 crore, and another ₹26.37 crore has been set apart for its non-motorised projects. Welcoming the inclusion of Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode metro rail projects in the Budget, Loknath Behera, managing director, Kochi Metro Rail Limited, said the metro agency had readied comprehensive mobility plans for metros in the two cities and …

Kochi metro works will go on, despite lack of mention in Union Budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kochi metro works will go on, despite lack of mention in Union Budget

The Hindu  

The ongoing 11.20-km Kakkanad extension of the Kochi metro is unlikely to suffer delay even as there was no specific mention of the allocation of funds for the mass rapid transport system project in Saturday’s Union Budget, it is learnt. Although more funds are awaited, the ongoing extension and allied works will go on as scheduled based on the share …

Over 15,500 commuters travel in metro’s feeder e-buses till January 24
2 months ago

Over 15,500 commuters travel in metro’s feeder e-buses till January 24

The Hindu  

Over 15,500 commuters travelled in Metro Connect, the Kochi metro’s feeder electric bus services that were launched on January 16 on three routes, till Friday. The metro agency had procured a total of 15 e-buses at a cost of around ₹15 crore and To Infopark In the second phase, three of the feeder buses will operate from Kalamassery and from …

E-feeder buses to connect every boat service at Kakkanad metro terminal
2 months, 1 week ago

E-feeder buses to connect every boat service at Kakkanad metro terminal

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Kochi Water Metro Ltd expects a major boost in ridership on the Vyttila-Kakkanad section with the deployment of three e-feeder buses, providing last-mile connectivity to Infopark and Collectorate from Kakkanad Water Metro terminal next week. To tap the full potential, the ‘Metro Connect’ buses operating on the Chittattukara-Infopark and Chittattukara-Collectorate routes will link each and every boat service arriving …

Kochi metro’s electric feeder buses rake in ₹1.18 lakh on January 16
2 months, 1 week ago

Kochi metro’s electric feeder buses rake in ₹1.18 lakh on January 16

The Hindu  

A total of 1,855 commuters travelled in six Metro Connect buses, the Kochi metro’s air-conditioned electric feeder buses on Thursday, the first day of their commercial operation, in the Aluva-international airport and Kalamassery-Government Medical College and Kalamassery-Cusat corridors. A total of 1,345 people travelled in four buses that were deployed on the airport route, while 510 people travelled in two …

Frequency of Water Metro ferries on Vyttila-Kakkanad route increased
2 months, 1 week ago

Frequency of Water Metro ferries on Vyttila-Kakkanad route increased

The Hindu  

With Cochin Shipyard Limited having handed over a total of 18 of the 23 electric-hybrid ferries to Kochi Water Metro Limited, including two earlier this week, the frequency of Water Metro ferries on the high-demand Vyttila-Kakkanad route during peak hours has been increased to a service every 20 minutes, from Saturday. KWML chief operating officer Sajan John said it was …

Kochi Water Metro to go nationwide: feasibility study under way
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kochi Water Metro to go nationwide: feasibility study under way

The Hindu  

Kochi Metro Rail Limited has begun a feasibility study to explore the viability of ushering in Water Metro ferry services, in Kollam and at 17 locations in other States. The feasibility study would focus on the possibility of establishing water metro services in areas having rivers, lakes, and backwaters and in coastal regions,” they said. The potential expansion of the …

Water Metro eyes operational break-even ‘in couple of months’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Water Metro eyes operational break-even ‘in couple of months’

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Water Metro is eyeing operational break-even “in a couple of months”, since launching its service on April 23, 2023, by inching closer to its average daily ridership target of 7,000. This even as it clocked 11,525 passengers on October 31, the third highest daily ridership, when its modern, air-conditioned boats were in great demand on the High Court-Fort Kochi …

Kochi metro witnesses heavy rush, daily ridership crosses 1 lakh consistently
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kochi metro witnesses heavy rush, daily ridership crosses 1 lakh consistently

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: With the city roads getting clogged due to heavy rush of vehicles in the run-up to the Onam holidays, the Kochi Metro has recorded increased commuter patronage with the daily ridership crossing the one-lakh mark consistently last week. The metro services proved a boon for daily commuters and office workers to reach their workplaces and back without getting caught …

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

Kochi metro to get its first batch of 15 electric feeder buses in September
8 months ago

Kochi metro to get its first batch of 15 electric feeder buses in September

The Hindu  

The Kochi metro will receive its long-overdue fleet of feeder buses in September. A total of 15 air-conditioned electric buses would start operating services from metro stations to commercial hubs and suburban towns, according to informed sources. This was after the KSRTC cited a shortage of buses to operate adequate feeder services from metro stations. The number of e-buses in …

Urban Agenda | Learning the way of the water holds the key to decluttering city traffic
11 months, 1 week ago

Urban Agenda | Learning the way of the water holds the key to decluttering city traffic

Hindustan Times  

As motor vehicles clog streets and road infrastructure hits its physical limits, water transport, one of the earliest modes of transportation, is finding favour again. Srinagar’s float plan The revitalisation of the water transport system is one of the key projects being pursued by Srinagar Smart City Limited, a special-purpose vehicle set up under the Union government-funded Smart Cities Mission. …

Kerala: Kochi Water Metro begins commercial operation
1 year, 11 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 hold interactive meeting with 50 lakh party workers virtually in poll-bound Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi to hold interactive meeting with 50 lakh party workers virtually in poll-bound Karnataka

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would hold an interactive meeting with 50 lakh BJP workers virtually in poll-bound Karnataka on April 27. Party workers from 58,112 booths would join the meeting, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje told reporters here on Tuesday. PM Modi inaugurates India’s first water metro in Kerala’s Kochi Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

PM Modi to inaugurate Kochi Water Metro shortly. Check features, routes, tickets
1 year, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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 …

KMRL keen to launch Water Metro vessels for backwater tourism in Alappuzha and Kollam
1 year, 11 months ago

KMRL keen to launch Water Metro vessels for backwater tourism in Alappuzha and Kollam

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of the launch of 78 Water Metro ferries in the Greater Kochi area, Kochi Metro Rail Limited is keen to launch a handful of such vessels in Alappuzha and Kollam to cater for backwater tourists. Competition between agencies The metro agency seems to have taken a cue from the popularity of tourist boats that are operated …

NGT Southern Zone Constitutes Joint Committee To Inspect Kochi Metro Water Project Construction
3 years ago

NGT Southern Zone Constitutes Joint Committee To Inspect Kochi Metro Water Project Construction

Live Law  

The Southern Zone of the National Green Tribunal, Chennai, has constituted a Joint Committee to inspect the constructions carried out by the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd in furtherance of its Metro Water Project near the Vembanadu Lake.A Bench of Justice K.Ramakrishnan and Dr Satyagopal Korlapati asked the Joint Committee to submit a factual and action. The Southern Zone of the …

A hassle-free journey by Muziris, the first Water Metro ferry
3 years ago

A hassle-free journey by Muziris, the first Water Metro ferry

The Hindu  

Battery-operated Water Metro ferries, each of which carries a price tag of ₹7.30 crore and can carry up to 100 passengers, are as good as or even better than the Kochi metro, and are set to usher in a refreshing change in public transport system in the Greater Kochi area. Scenic corridor On Saturday, the first Water Metro ferry christened …

Massive Water Metro terminal in Fort Kochi might be scaled down
3 years, 1 month ago

Massive Water Metro terminal in Fort Kochi might be scaled down

The Hindu  

The massive 20,000 sq.ft. This follows protests by heritage enthusiasts over the location of the structure and fresh trouble brewing in the form of Kochi Metro Rail Limited beginning construction activity without the mandatory permit issued by the Cochin Port Trust, which owns the area. With the revelation under RTI stirring up a hornet’s nest, CPT sources said on Thursday …

First Water Metro ferry handed over to KMRL
3 years, 2 months ago

First Water Metro ferry handed over to KMRL

The Hindu  

The first of the 23 fully air-conditioned, battery-powered electric ferries of the ₹747 cr Kochi Water Metro project, was handed over by Cochin Shipyard Limited to Kochi Metro Rail Limited here on Friday morning. Among those present at included Mr. Behera, the CMD of CSL Madhu S. Nair, GM of Water Metro Shaji Janardhanan, Addl. The 23 ferries would be …

Govt. fixes ₹20 as minimum fare for Water Metro ferries
3 years, 8 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 …

Fresh trouble brewing for Water Metro project
3 years, 9 months ago

Fresh trouble brewing for Water Metro project

The Hindu  

Even as the rolling out of the first Water Metro ferry has overshot its revised deadline by over six months, fresh trouble is brewing for Kochi Metro Rail Limited, as heritage enthusiasts have yet again objected to the construction of a jetty near the iconic Chinese fishing nets that dot the Fort Kochi beachfront. A row of three heritage buildings …

Kochi Metro sees steep increase in ridership
5 years, 1 month 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
5 years, 2 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: Skywalk to connect metro to South railway station
5 years, 6 months ago

KOCHI: Skywalk to connect metro to South railway station

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd will set up a skywalk at South metro station to the premise of the Ernakulam Junction railway station to facilitate commuters with heavy luggage. The metro station is nearly 300 metres away from the railway station. “We’ve given necessary permission to the KMRL to set up a link bridge from the first storey of …

CMRS nod for Kochi metro extension
5 years, 6 months ago

CMRS nod for Kochi metro extension

The Hindu  

Decks have been cleared for Kochi metro’s 5.6-km-long Maharaja’s College-Thykoodam extension with the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety granting sanction on Sunday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the extension at a function to be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kadavanthra. Aimed at wooing commuters in connection with the Thykoodam extension and the …

Kochi Metro chugs up to Thykoodam
5 years, 7 months ago

Kochi Metro chugs up to Thykoodam

The Hindu  

The Kochi metro held successful trial runs of its trains till Thykoodam on Wednesday. While the first train started from the Maharaja’s College station at 6.55 a.m. and reached Thykoodam by 8.21 a.m., the second started from Elamkulam at 11.46 a.m. and reached Thykoodam by 12.40 p.m and returned to Maharaja’s College. A Kochi mertro official said the agency had …

KMRL, CIAL mull metro to airport
5 years, 9 months ago

KMRL, CIAL mull metro to airport

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: The Kochi Metro Rail Limited and the Cochin International Airport Limited have come to the discussion table for exploring the possibility of extending the Kochi Metro to the airport so that more footfalls can be ensured for Kochi Metro even as CIAL passengers are benefited. According to the official CIAL has earmarked an area for the Metro station near …

CIAL, metro leg-up for Kochi
5 years, 11 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, …

Water Metro: Boatmaker to be finalised by February 26
6 years, 2 months ago

Water Metro: Boatmaker to be finalised by February 26

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd will finalise the manufacturer for building 23 passenger boats by February 26 in line with its target to start the boat services by the year end. "We've shortlisted Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards, UAE-based GRANDWELD and Larsen and Toubro as of now after evaluating their technical qualifications," a KMRL spokesperson said.The last date …

Kochi: Average metro ridership 50,000
6 years, 2 months ago

Kochi: Average metro ridership 50,000

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: The number of commuters taking ride in Kochi Metro is on steady rise since December. There is increase in number of bulk booking and joy riders during holidays,” said sources at Kochi Metro Rail Corporation. When the Metro service commenced in the Aluva – Palarivattom stretch in June 2017, the average daily ridership was 20,000 to 25,000 while the …

Kochi metro gets police station after long wait
6 years, 2 months ago

Kochi metro gets police station after long wait

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: After a long wait, the Kochi Metro Police Station, an exclusive station to deal with various offences in the metro, will be inaugurated on February 10 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Viajayan. The 2,500 square feet building near CUSAT Metro station at Kalamassery was renovated in 2017, and its launch was getting inordinately delayed. They will also maintain the law …

Kochi Metro season ticket on cards
6 years, 9 months ago

Kochi Metro season ticket on cards

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: The Kochi Metro Rail Limited is set to leapfrog into a new phase from Monday in its current operations by increasing its frequency of operations while it is set to open another new chapter this month by launching the season ticket which will be known as 'trip ticket'. "The summer vacation was good for Kochi Metro with the average …

Kochi Metro Reach-II from October 3
7 years, 6 months ago

Kochi Metro Reach-II from October 3

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will commission the second reach of Kochi Metro Rail up to Maharaja’s College ground on October 3. “We have confirmed the availability of the Chief Minister on October 3 and are waiting for the nod from the Union minister’s office to finalise the date for opening the stretch between Palarivattom and Maharaja’s,” said KMRL managing …

Kochi Metro picks up after a short dip
7 years, 6 months ago

Kochi Metro picks up after a short dip

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: Kochi Metro service, which registered a significant dip in revenue collection in the second month of commercial operations, has now picked up in ticket sales. With festival holidays starting, the Metro service has been witnessing a significant increase in the number of riders. Families coming from other parts of Ernakulam to the city for Onam shopping opt for a …

Kochi Metro to start commercial operations between Aluva and Palarivattom on Monday
7 years, 9 months ago

Kochi Metro to start commercial operations between Aluva and Palarivattom on Monday

Firstpost  

Kochi Metro, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, will start commercial operations on Monday. Kochi: Kochi Metro, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, will start commercial operations on Monday. Meanwhile, Kochi Metro Rail Corporation organised “Sneha Yatra” for 1,550 persons including nearly 450 children with physical and cognitive disabilities from special schools, …

Know your Kochi Metro: map with routes, stops and journey time
7 years, 9 months ago

Know your Kochi Metro: map with routes, stops and journey time

The Hindu  

After winning a national record of being the longest metro corridor being completed within a span of four years, Kochi Metro is the ‘first government-owned company in India to formally appoint transgender people’, according to the metro agency’s managing director, Elias George. Here’s a look at the Kochi Metro map: Aluva Length of the line 25.612 km Number of stations …

Disabled friendly coaches, women at forefront: 10 facts to know about Kochi Metro
7 years, 9 months ago

Disabled friendly coaches, women at forefront: 10 facts to know about Kochi Metro

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated Kerala's prestigious Kochi Metro project which will open to public on Monday. Accompanied by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Governor P Sathasivam, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and 'Metro man' E Sreedharan, the Prime Minister enjoyed the inaugural ride in the metro on Saturday. Here are some interesting facts to know about the …

PM Modi dedicates Kochi Metro to the nation, enjoys inaugural ride
7 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi dedicates Kochi Metro to the nation, enjoys inaugural ride

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated the first phase of Kochi Metro to the nation and also took the inaugural ride with dignitaries, including Governor P Sathasivam, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. 'Metro man' E Sreedharan, Urban Development Secretary Rajiv Gouba, Kerala Chief Secretary Nalini Netto and and KMRL MD Elias George …

Kochi Metro all set for commercial operations, Narendra Modi to inaugurate on 18 June
7 years, 9 months ago

Kochi Metro all set for commercial operations, Narendra Modi to inaugurate on 18 June

Firstpost  

Kerala’s prestigious Kochi Metro is all set for commercial operations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating it on Sunday. Kochi: Kerala’s prestigious Kochi Metro is all set for commercial operations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating it on Sunday. The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, which was started five years ago with the objective of building and running a metro line, …

Kochi Metro to start next week: challenges in the journey so far
7 years, 9 months ago

Kochi Metro to start next week: challenges in the journey so far

Live Mint  

Ernakulam: When Kochi Metro, the Rs5,181 crore metro service for Kerala, takes its 13-km ride on 17 June as part of its first phase of operation, it will become the fastest operational metro service of its kind in India. When the project was considered a decade ago, the state’s commercial hub and port city Kochi, also known as Ernakulam, did …

Kochi waterways to bloom this year
9 years, 2 months ago

Kochi waterways to bloom this year

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The water transport in Kochi will witness a major revival with the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd all set to launch air-conditioned catamaran passenger ferries by the ‘year end’ and the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation planning a boat service in the Vytilla-Fort Kochi route by October. “The Rs 819.23-crore plan got the Centre’s nod faster than expected,” said …

Kochi metro receives first set of 'Made in India' coaches from Alstom Transport
9 years, 2 months ago

Kochi metro receives first set of 'Made in India' coaches from Alstom Transport

India TV News  

Chennai/Kochi: Kochi Metro Rail on Saturday received the first set of Made in India coaches five months ahead of schedule from Alstom Transport, the rolling stock manufactures for the project. According to a Kochi Metro release, the order for 25 train set was placed in August 2014 and the French company delivered the first train set in record time. "We …

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