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Water Metro achieves milestone, ferries 20 lakh commuters

Kochi Water Metro achieves milestone of 20 lakh commuters, expanding routes and improving last-mile connectivity with e-buses.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

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

14 more Water Metro trips in Vyttila-Kakkanad route from Monday

Kochi Water Metro Limited increases ferry frequency in Vyttila-Kakkanad route, addressing passenger demand and improving connectivity.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

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Four Water Metro terminals ready to host ferries

Kochi Water Metro extends services with installation of floating pontoons at four new terminals, awaiting ferry operation.

The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024

Kochi Water Metro to soon open tenders for second lot of 30 ferries

Kochi Water Metro Limited (KWML) is gearing up to open tenders shortly for the second lot of 30 electric-hybrid Water Metro ferries, in order to step up operations from the mainland to islands in the backwaters.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Two ferries meant for Kochi Water Metro to operate in Ayodhya, Varanasi

In a move that took many by surprise, the Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) has shipped two ferries that were built for the Kochi Water Metro to Uttar Pradesh for being operated in Ayodhya and Varanasi by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

The Hindu · Jan 4, 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

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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

Action council petitions Chief Minister over delay in construction of Water Metro terminals

Mattancherry Water Metro Action Council met Chief Minister seeking speedy construction of Water Metro terminals. Delay in re-tendering and SWTD ferry services has deprived locals of socio-economic boost. KWML awaits KfW clearance to commence tender process; floating pontoons and e-buses/autos for last-mile connectivity to be readied.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

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