Kochi Metro Takes to Track Today: All You Need to Know

Kerala's prestigious Kochi Metro is all set for commercial operations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating it on Saturday. Claimed to be the country's first integrated multi-model transport system, it is expected to improve regional connectivity and ease the traffic congestion in Kochi, the commercial hub of Kerala.

 The 13-km stretch runs between Aluva and Palarivattom.  It is the first Metro system in the country with an integrated multi-model transport system.

 In the inaugural trip, PM Modi and other dignitaries, including ‘Metro Man’ E Sreedharan, will ride from Palarivattom to Pathadippalam.

Yogesh Saini and Sumit Kumar will be the Train Operators for PM's journey, a KMRL spokesperson said. Pawan Kumar and Anil Kumar will be there supporting them from the drivers' cabins.

The Rs 5,181-crore project has been praised for its social initiatives, including the employment of 23 transgenders.

 A unique aspect of its Metro stations will be the deployment of members of Kudumbashree, a women empowerment-oriented, community-based self-help group.

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News18