With the Centre giving its clearance for the Rs.5,182 crore metro rail project, the Kochi metro is expected to be running by 2016 in the Aluva-MG Road-Pettah corridor, covering a distance of 25 km.
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5182 crores for a distance of 25Kms? Wow, that is a true statement of affluence. And it's certainly to the pleasure of vintage lovers: the picture shows something that looks like a train from the early 20th century... There are solutions way more sophisticated and way cheaper at the same time - and they could augment Kochi's reputation as a progressive place. But then maybe I am just thinking a tad to futuristic and economic and don't consider all those traditionalists that need trains to look ugly and cost looooaaaaaads of money.
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