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India Plans Water Metro in 18 Cities
14 Mar
Summary
- Kochi Metro is studying water metro feasibility in 18 locations.
- Studies cover rivers, canals, backwaters, and coastal waters.
- KMRL has earned ₹8 crore in consultancy revenue from these studies.
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is charting a course for expanded urban water transport, having submitted feasibility reports for water metro systems in 18 cities nationwide. Building on the acclaimed Kochi Water Metro, this initiative aims to bring modern, sustainable, and eco-friendly water transit to diverse locations. These studies, requested by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in November 2025, spanned 11 states and two Union Territories.
The comprehensive evaluations cover a wide array of waterways, including rivers, canals, backwaters, and coastal areas. Cities like Srinagar, Guwahati, Patna, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, and Goa are among those assessed for potential water metro implementation. Feasibility studies for Lakshadweep and Kolkata are currently underway.
KMRL's Managing Director, Loknath Behera, highlighted the potential for KMRL to become a global center of excellence in urban water mobility. The organization has already generated ₹8 crore in consultancy revenue from these studies, demonstrating the economic viability and growing demand for such sustainable transport solutions.
