Who started metro project in Kerala?
Who started metro project in Kerala? The government led by E.K. Nayanar ideated the project in 1999. The cabinet meeting held on 21 July 1999, of the then Left Democratic Front (Kerala) government, assigned Rail India Technological and Economic Services (RITES) for the feasibility study for a metro rapid transport system in Kochi.
Which is the longest metro in India?
With a connectivity length of 390 km, the Delhi Metro is the longest metro network in the country. Namma Metro, also known as Bengaluru Metro, is the second longest operational metro network, with a total length of 68.6 km.
Which is best metro in India?
The Delhi Metro Rail is the largest and busiest metro network in India. It is managed and executed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Is Kochi Metro in profit?
Kerala's Kochi Metro has achieved an operating profit for the first time since it began services six years ago. With record-breaking passenger traffic, the Metro saw a 145 percent increase in revenue in the 2022-23 fiscal year compared to the previous year.
Where is underwater metro in India?
Kolkata is set to welcome India's first underwater metro train which will allow commuters to travel across the Hooghly river which separates West Bengal's capital from Howrah.
Is Kerala Metro in profit or loss?
Kerala's Kochi Metro has achieved an operating profit for the first time since it began services six years ago. With record-breaking passenger traffic, the Metro saw a 145 percent increase in revenue in the 2022-23 fiscal year compared to the previous year.
Which city has the only metro system in Kerala?
Kochi Metro is a mass rapid transit system in the city of Kochi (formerly known as Cochin). Currently, only one phase is operational, while two more are in the planning stage. Over 1 lakh people travel on this metro line every day that operates at a frequency of 8 minutes.
What are the future plans for Kochi Water Metro?
Once fully operational in 2035, the Kochi Water Metro will connect 10 island communities with Kochi's mainland through 78 battery-operated electric hybrid boats, 15 strategic routes, and 38 modern terminals.
Who funded Kerala water metro?
The Water Metro project costs Rs 1,136.83 crore and is being funded by Government of Kerala and German bank KfW.
How much did the Kochi Water Metro cost?
Overall cost of the Kochi Water Metro project is ?1,137 crore.