Kochi സൈ The sirens of the water metro boats waiting for the city will soon start ringing. The first boat built for the Water Metro, part of the Kochi Metro Rail, will be handed over to the Cochin Shipyard, Kochi Metro Rail on Friday. The new boat will be launched with many innovations in the world of water transport. It is a hybrid boat powered by both battery and diesel generator.
The Cochin Shipyard is building 23 boats for the Water Metro with a capacity of 100 passengers. The first of these is the transfer. The construction of five boats is in the final stages. It has been announced that it will be handed over in a few months. Construction of water terminals is also in progress. Vytila and Kakkanad terminals are almost ready, official sources said. Construction and dredging completed.
Construction of floating jetties for the Water Metro is also in the final stages. The construction of High Court, Vipin, Elur, Cheranalloor and Chittoor terminals will be completed by April next year. This is the first time in the world that such an extensive battery-powered boat network is being developed.
It uses a battery that can be charged very quickly. Can be charged in 10-15 minutes. Passengers will have the option to charge if required, even when boarding and disembarking. The speed of the boat is 10 knots (nautical miles per hour). Can travel faster than a traditional boat. You can travel in a fully air-conditioned boat to fully enjoy the views of the lake.
It is designed in such a way that even the elderly can get in and out easily. The structure is designed to minimize the formation of waves while moving rapidly through the backwaters. Arrangements are also being made to monitor the boat’s movement automatically from the Operating Control Center at the Vytila Hub.
The diesel generator has the facility to continue the journey when the battery runs out of charge. The two can go faster together with this. The Kochi Water Metro envisions a vast waterway network of 76 boats connecting 38 terminals over a distance of 76 km.
English Summary : Kochi Water Metro to start its operation soon
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