Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala State, India is characterised by backwaters and inhabited islands all around. The project aims to revive inland water transportation by adopting most modern, environment friendly, safe and sustainable measures.
About this Project
Kochi Water Metro, an ambitious and environment friendly, sustainable integrated water transport system revolutionising urban connectivity in the picturesque city of Kochi has started operations from 26.04.2023.
This visionary project aims to connect the island communities to the mainland, fostering socio-economic growth, improving livelihoods, and enhancing tourism prospects.
By bridging the gap between the islands and the mainland, the project is expected to uplift the island dwellers through improved job opportunities, trade facilitation, and enhanced accessibility.
The aim is to ensure a comprehensive and integrated, safe and secure ultra-modern public water transportation experience to daily commuters as well as tourists.
Key Highlights
- Introduction of state of art most modern air-conditioned hybrid electric ferries with LTO battery chemistry.
- CCS2 based standard charging protocol adopted for marine crafts.
- Biggest network of superchargers in marine crafts.
- Largest battery electric boat network in the world with central command control center.
- Intelligent Transport Management Systems to ensure safe, reliable and redundant system.
- Passenger counting system (PCS) ensures complete safety by avoiding overcrowding in ferries.
- Disabled friendly floating pontoons for universal and equitable access for the first time in public transport system in the country.
- Common mobility card and Interoperable tickets for Intermodal travel and automatic fare collection system.
Facts & Figures
- Sustainability: This innovative initiative harmoniously merges state-of-the-art technology, environmental responsibility and community-centered design.
- Poised to drastically reduce carbon emissions, the project represents a transformative step towards a greener, more inclusive future.
- Transferability: Landscapes with rivers, canals, backwaters or any other navigable waterways can adopt the concept of water metro for enhanced passenger commuting and to de-congest roads, thereby reducing carbon footprint and ensuring net zero emissions.
