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Kochi Metro Rail features inauguration on 17th June 2017
Kerala's city Kochi gets it's Metro today on 17th June 2017 inauguration by PM Narendra Modi
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro Rail to people of Kochi for local transport system. Metro Man E.Shridharan also present with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on first trip of Kochi Metro Rail.
Kochi Metro Rail project starts in 2013 under DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation). Metro Man Er.E.Sridharan is advisor for Kochi Metro Rail project.
Features of Kochi Metro Rail Project
1. Kochi Metro Rail is 25Km long project. IN First phase 13Km long track is augurated for journey by PM Modi. Rest 12 Km is planned to be complete in coming 2 years.
2. Rs.5,180 Crore is estimated cost of Kochi Metro Rail project.
3. Kochi Metro Rail minimum fare is Rs.15 while it's Maximum fare is Rs.30
4. Kochi Metro is first ever Metro Rail using communication based train control system. This mechanism will improve frequency and errors in daily operations.
5. Every stations of Kochi are special interms of their theme based on Ocean history, City history or Western Ghats.
