Kochi Water Metro considering hop on-hop off trips for tourists Kochi Water Metro: 18.36 lakh commuters, 13 electric-hybrid ferries, improved infrastructure, plans for hop-on hop-off services. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
Chief Minister launches Kochi Water Metro extension to four more terminals Kochi Water Metro project boosts connectivity, tourism, and living standards with electric-hybrid ferries and new terminals. The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024
Kochi Water Metro bags two awards at maritime summit Union Minister Piyush Goel presented awards to KWML COO Sajan P. John for efficient operation of modern ferries and well-knit terminal network along inland waterways. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Cochin Shipyard to deliver all Water Metro ferries by March 2024 Kochi Water Metro project likely to miss Dec deadline due to delays in procuring components from abroad. 12 ferries already operational on 3 routes, 3 more ready for delivery. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Extend Water Metro to other districts: IMO Director Kochi Water Metro project is a sustainable, non-polluting mode of commute, says Jose Matheickal, Director (Partnership and Projects) of IMO. He suggests Kerala make optimal use of its abundant inland waterways to reduce carbon footprint of road transport. IMO is working towards zero emission in maritime sector by 2050 &… The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023
Water Metro ferries adhere to global safety norms, says Behera The Kochi Water Metro ferries are very safe to commute since they are designed as per internationally accepted safety norms. That they come with an AI-enabled passenger counting system further helps ensure that no more than the permitted 100 passengers board each ferry, Loknath Behera, Managing Director of Kochi Metro… The Hindu · May 8, 2023
Miniature models of Kochi Water Metro carrier made in Coimbatore Queenthunk Amalanathan who has built a fleet of miniatures of the Kochi Water Metro carrier says miniature models of Naval ships and aircraft carriers can be used as teaching tools for students The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023
30 Kudumbashree workers get jobs in Water Metro Thirty Kudumbashree workers have found placements in the Kochi Water Metro project. The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023
Water metro will contribute to socio-economic uplift of islanders: CM The Left Democratic Front government has delivered yet another promise to Kerala’s people with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to flag off Kochi Water Metro, the first such initiative in the country, on Tuesday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a statement here on Monday The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023
Five more terminals for Kochi Water Metro to be completed by June KOCHI: The works on the Kochi Water Metro-—the first such project in India—has gathered pace with the construction of five more terminals in the city expected to be completed by June this year. The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022