Here are the highlights from the inauguration of the new Kochi Metro and Bengaluru Metro line:
I give credit to ppl of #Bengaluru who have cooperated with us, borne with discomfort during construction & welcomed #NammaMetro with gusto
- CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) June 17, 2017
Bengaluru: President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the underground section of the Green Line of 'Namma Metro' rail service pic.twitter.com/nutNjAjw2b
- ANI (@ANI_news) June 17, 2017
#NammaMetro has pioneered many firsts: Rs. 300 cr for project was raised by floating bonds - a first in the metro history of the country !
- CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) June 17, 2017
Happy to welcome Hon. President of India @RashtrapatiBhvn to Namma #Bengaluru for launch of #NammaMetro Green Line & dedication of Phase 1 pic.twitter.com/Jy2GPQE0AJ
- CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) June 17, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Flags Off Kerala's First Metro In Kochi: 10 FactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Kochi Metro at 11 am today. He also took a ride with officials on Kerala's multi-modal transport system. Here are 10 interesting facts about the Kochi Metro.
5 Pics: PM Modi Flags Off Kochi Metro, Photo GalleryPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kochi Metro, Kerala's first metro line, and took a ride aboard one of its trains on Saturday morning. He inaugurated the first phase of the Kochi metro, which covers 13.2 km of the total planned 25 km." Here are 5 photographs from the launch.
Hon. PM @narendramodi inaugurated #KochiMetro. A dream is now a reality. @PMOIndia
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) June 17, 2017
Futuristic infrastructure that will contribute to India's growth...PM @narendramodi and other dignitaries on the Kochi Metro. pic.twitter.com/TA2TWlm3wp
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2017
PM @narendramodi and other dignitaries on board the Kochi Metro. pic.twitter.com/85dG4EhkqL
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2017
A Water metro will soon join the #KochiMetro giving the city of #Kochi a multi-dimension mobility network. #KeralaLeads
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) June 17, 2017
Together the #KochiMetro, water metro, metro bus & bike sharing will create a multi-modal mobility system in #Kochi.
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) June 17, 2017
#Workers from all parts of #India was part of #KochiMetro construction. We can't thank them enough.
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) June 17, 2017
#KochiMetro is the fastest commissioned metro in the country, which is incredible considering the high traffic density in the State.
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) June 17, 2017
With Women, Kudambahree workers and #transgenders in its workforce, #KochiMetro raised the standards for social inclusion and fairness.
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) June 17, 2017
With a total of generation of 2.3MW from solar in stations, Vertical pillar gardens, lower carbon emissions, #KochiMetro is green metro.
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) June 17, 2017
