Final Up to date: February 28, 2024, 13:14 IST
Kochi Water Metro Boosts Companies, Extra Journeys for Vyttila-Kakkanad Route. (Picture: Geopatial World)
Water Metro boosts Vyttila-Kakkanad route with 14 further journeys, decreasing intervals to 25-30 minutes. Kochi Metro Part-II works could trigger congestion.
In response to rising commuter wants, Kochi Water Metro has ramped up its providers between Vyttila and Kakkanad beginning this Monday.
Now, there might be 14 further journeys to accommodate passengers higher. Throughout peak hours, boats will run each 25 minutes, and through off-peak occasions, each half-hour. It is a vital enchancment from the earlier interval of 35 to 45 minutes.
In line with the up to date schedule on the KMWL web site, the primary boat will depart from Vyttila to Kakkanad at 7:30 am, with the final one leaving at 7:25 pm. Likewise, there might be 27 journeys from Vyttila to Kakkanad and 26 journeys in the wrong way. From Kakkanad to Vyttila, the primary boat sails at 8:00 am, and the ultimate departure is at 7:55 pm, as reported by TOI.
Initially launched on April 27 final 12 months, industrial operations on this route started with restricted hours—8:00 am to 11:00 am and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm—with solely three journeys every morning and night. Later, the frequency elevated to each 45 minutes to satisfy demand.
As Kochi Metro gears as much as provoke civil works for its Part-II line from JLN Stadium to Kakkanad, heavier visitors congestion is anticipated alongside this route.
