After the successful rollout of the Kochi Water Metro, the central government is gearing up to replicate the model in several other parts of the country. Plans are underway to introduce water-based urban transit systems in 18 to 20 new cities. Systra India has been commissioned to carry out the feasibility study for these systems.
According to Shri Hari Somalraju, Managing Director of Systra, the Kochi project has set a strong precedent for water metro solutions in India. He noted that the upcoming studies will go beyond basic technical assessments as they will examine aspects such as travel demand, mobility patterns, and the broader socio-economic benefits of water transport in urban areas.
The upcoming studies will place strong emphasis on integrating water transport with existing urban mobility systems while minimising ecological impact.
The consultancy will work on identifying viable routes, planning terminal facilities, and designing operational frameworks to provide reliable and commuter-friendly services.
Systra is already playing a major role in India’s metro sector. It serves as the general consultant for Kochi Metro’s second phase.
Shri Somalraju also pointed out the company’s broader involvement in infrastructure projects. Recently, Systra inked an MoU with Vizag Metro. As general consultants, SYSTRA will assist APMRCL in planning, design, and construction supervision of the Visakhapatnam metro rail project.
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