A view of the Kochi Water Metro | Photo credit: H.vibhu
Kochi Water Metro de Kerala has been asked to present a project report for a similar service in Mumbai, said Ports Minister of Maharashtra, Nitesh Rane.
Talking with PTIHe said that the DPR is expected at the end of the months, and added that a special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be formed to implement the project in the metropolis together with the Government of the Union in a 50:50 capital association.
Mumbai is composed of seven islands, but the river roads have never used before their maximum potential, said Rane, stating that such movement would relieve the load of roads and suburban railways.
“The Water Metro project will imbue urban transport and increase tourism in the country’s financial capital. Kochi Water Metro is helping the Maharashtra government. Below, the ferries with drums will connect several parts of the Rane Metropolitan Region.”
Kochi became the first city of India to have a water metro system, with the launch of the first ship in December 2023, which gives residents an ecological alternative, as well as a softer and more picturesque trip.
The potential routes in MMR are Naragi-Kharwadeswari, Vasai-Mira Bhayander, Fountain Jetty-Gaimukh-Nagale, Kolset-Kalher-Kalyan, Kalyan-Mumbra-Mulund-Airoli, Vashi-Domestic Cruiselall of India, Mulund-Airoli-DCT-Gateway India, Look, Mira, Mira, Mira, Vashi-Domstic Cruiseall of India, Bhayander-Vasai-Borivali-Nariman Point-Mandwa, Belapur-Gateway-Mandwa, Borivali-Gorai-Nariman Point, Rane reported.
“There are 21 locations proposed for stations along the Vaiterna River, Thane, Manori and Panvel Cekss and Mumbai Port Trust Waters. The first phase of the project will have one meter of water, while the second will have a ro-ro (the roll water in the roll. The state minister said.
“The objective of the project is to improve last mile connectivity. Development work of the access road will be carried out. In the same way, there is no passenger transport system on the OSOER proposal route that looks at Bhayander, Vasai, Borivali, Gorai, DCT and Mandwa. System for the system and Thamps. Simply.
Highlighting the tourist potential of the ambitious initiative, Rane said that a separate project can be taken to develop Vasai Fort as a tourist destination.
A tourist circuit can be designed that connects several forts, bird observation centers, water -based thematic parks, religious places, etc., he said, adding that the bodies of water should be cleaned regularly.
Rane said that Prime Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently said that the next Navi Mumbai airport will be the first in the country to have an aquatic taxi service.
“A Water Metro terminal will be built near the airport. A meeting from Cidco, the Maritime Board of Maharashtra (MMB) and the Ministry of Ports of the State will take place in the next few days, and a DPR will be prepared,” said the minister.
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Posted on April 27, 2025