Mohanlal congratulates all those who made Kochi metro a reality!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just inaugurated the most ambitious and long awaited project of Kerala- Kochi metro. Kochi has become only the seventh city in India to operate metro rail services after Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Jaipur and Chennai.
It is indeed a proud moment of Malayalis all over the world as Kochi metro has finally overcome all the roadblocks to become operational. Malayalam cinema’s superstar Mohanlal has congratulated all those who worked to turn Kerala’s dream into a reality. The actor wrote a small note in his official Facebook congratulating everyone involved in the project.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Kochi Metro today morning. He also took an inaugural ride on-board the train with other dignitaries, including Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Governor P Sathasivam, Central Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, ‘Metro Man’ E Sreedharan and some other officials.
A public event is being held at the Jawahrlal Nehru Stadium in Kaloor for the public to celebrate this landmark achievement. The first phase of metro service comprises a 13 km stretch between Aluva and Palarivattom.
Kochi Metro brings with it some world class facilities. The metro will be a major facelift for Kochi, the commercial hub of Kerala. It is aimed at improving the regional connectivity and reducing overcrowding, traffic congestion and thereby reducing pollution.
