In pics: Modi flags off first phase of Kochi Metro, enjoys his debut ride

17 Jun 2017 2:51 PM IST

After the train ride, the dignitaries will come to JLN Stadium, Kaloor, where a public event has been scheduled.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Kochi Metro at Palarivattom in Kerala. (Photo: PIB)
The minimum fare to ride in the Kochi Metro is capped at Rs 10, while an end-to-end ride, from Aluva and Palarivattom or vice-versa costs Rs 40. (Photo: Twitter)
KMRL has also included the LGBT community in its operations along with Kudumbashree. (Photo: PTI)
One of the unique aspects of the service is that it runs on solar energy making it a 'green metro', said Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. (Photo: PTI)
Kochi Metro will start the Revenue operations on June 19, Monday from 6am onwards, the spokesperson said. (Photo: PTI)
Urban Development Secretary Rajiv Gouba, Kerala Chief Secretary Nalini Netto and and KMRL MD Elias George also travelled with the Prime Minister during his maiden journey in Kochi Metro (Photo: PIB)
Metro man Sreedharan's name was earlier conspicuously absent in the list of dignitaries set to accompany Modi. (Photo: PIB)
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu and 'metro man' E Sreedharan were present at the event. (Photo: PIB)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Kochi Metro at Palarivattom in Kerala. (Photo: PIB)

After the train ride, the dignitaries will come to JLN Stadium, Kaloor, where a public event has been scheduled.