Efforts on to replicate water metro in 18 locations nationwide: KMRL
Kochi Water Metro, efforts are on to replicate the eco-friendly and innovative water transport model in 18 locations nationwide, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd said. KMRL, which operates and maintains the water metro, said that the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has assigned it the task of conducting a feasibility study to assess the potential for similar water metro systems in diverse regions.
«With the recent approval of its Board of Directors to form a consultancy wing, KMRL has formed an in-house committee to lead the initial work. If needed, external experts will be brought in to strengthen the process,» it said in a release on Saturday.
This new initiative is a proud recognition for Kerala, KMRL innovation and expertise, it added.
KMRL also said that with its modern facilities, comparable to metro rail systems, and environmentally sustainable design, the Kochi Water Metro «has set a new benchmark for urban water transport».
Feasibility study will focus on the possibility of establishing water metro services in areas with rivers, lakes, backwaters, and coastal regions and the potential locations include the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, the Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir and the island connections in Andaman and Lakshadweep, it said.
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