The much expected Water Metro services of Kochi Metro Rail will resume its full-fledged services on
December 25. Kochi Metro Rail Ltd Managing Director Loknath Behera on Saturday visited Cochin Shipyard and
evaluated the progress of construction of eight boats. KMRL is expecting to begin full- fledged services
with four boats in the initial stage.
As per the modified guidelines for restrictions on Covid containment by state government, the train
timing has been revised on Sundays with effect from September 12. As per the revised time table, train
services will be available from 08:00hrs to 21:00 hrs from both terminal stations at the frequency of 15
minutes. To enhance ridership, KMRL has also slashed the parking fee for commuters.
The new parking fee is Rs 5 per day for two-wheeler and Rs 10 per day for four-wheeler for metro
commuters. For non-metro commuters existing rates will continue. The new rates will be implemented with
effect from September 13. "After analysing the feedback received from the public, we have come up with new
parking rates which will fit in to a common man's budget. These rates will also will attract others to
park their vehicles and use metro thereby saving time," said Behera.
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The metro service has been restarted following all COVID-19 safety norms. KMRL has urged people to use
the Kochi1 smart card to promote contactless commutation. All passengers commuting through Kochi metro
are also required to register in Arogya Setu mobile application.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Munnar opened for tourists: Munnar, in Kerala, reopens for tourists but with COVID-19 protocols.
The waters of Vembanad lake are stirring once again. A robust vaccination drive underway has raised
hopes of the Kerala houseboat industry to open for business as early as July 2021
The State will be made a safe tourism destination after completing 100% vaccination of those working in
the sector, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said.