PM Modi to inaugurate Kochi Metro rail today

June 17, 2017 08:32

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of 13.2 km of the total 25 km stretch of the Kochi metro today.

Modi will also undertake a ride from the stations of Palarivattom to Pathadippalam in the city.

He will be joined by other dignitaries including Kerala Governor P Sathasivam, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu as well as E Sreedharan, popularly known as India's 'Metro Man'.

Following this, the PM will attend a Patanjali yoga camp and release a book commemorating 'Reading Day' at 12:15pm

He will also chair a meeting with Chief Minister Vijayan and other cabinet ministers to discuss developmental activities implemented in the state.

The Kochi Metro will be the first in India to use Communication Based Train Control technology to maximise frequencies and minimise errors.

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