Kochi Water Metro (KWM) is a water-based public ferry transport network that connects various parts of Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala. Launched in 2023, it is the first water metro in India. Beauty of the backwaters enhanced by the Kochi Water Metro. If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “What is Water Metro?” or “Kochi Water Metro timings,” you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know, and why it matters to cities beyond Kochi too. Kochi, often referred as the commercial capital of Kerala, is one of the most densely populated district in the state of Kerala. The project is expected to reduce pollution and traffic congestions in the city and also ease access to business areas on the mainland for urban households situated along the Kochi lakeshore. The Kochi water metro project envisages the development of 15 identified routes, connecting 10 islands along a network of routes that span 78 km with a fleet of 78 fast ...
