MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Progressing towards making water transport an important part of Mumbai’s transport system, Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis said, “Mumbai Water Metro will be the largest water transport network of any city in the world.”
The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 6,066 Crore which will include 44 terminals and 33 water routes, covering a total length of 340 km. The government plans to obtain 203 environment-friendly electric and hybrid vessels for this project.
The Maharashtra Maritime Board and M. Zoya Marine Services Pvt. Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a shipbuilding facility in Sindhudurg and supply of water metro vessels for the Mumbai Water Metro Project.
According to the MoU, M. Zoya Marine Services Pvt. Ltd will provide modern, environmentally sustainable Water Metro vessels for the Mumbai Water Metro Project. The agreement also includes establishment of a state-of-the-art electric boat manufacturing facility over 22 acres with an estimated investment of Rs. 150 crore at Talawane in Sawantwadi Taluka, Maharashtra.
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Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis stated that the project is expected to be completed by 2031 and will serve around 7.5 crore passengers annually. Once this metro route is operational, it will provide Mumbaikars with an alternative mode of transportation other than road and railways. The Mumbai Water Metro Project is a significant step taken by the Maharashtra Government to enhance connectivity across the city and reduce congestion on roads.
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