{"id":27778,"date":"2017-05-23T10:58:03","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T05:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/?p=27778"},"modified":"2017-05-23T10:58:03","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T05:28:03","slug":"kochi-metro-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/kochi-metro-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Look Inside the Super-Swanky Kerala&#8217;s Own Kochi Metro!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After years of wait, Kochi Metro is finally ready for commissioning. The first pictures of Kochi Metro are gorgeous with awe-inspiring stations that are full of artworks to cruising locomotives on an elevated rail that goes through the city.<\/p>\n<p>From these pictures, it is clear that Kochi Metro will be the best Metro system in the country.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27787 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/Western-Ghats-themed-kalamassery.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/Western-Ghats-themed-kalamassery.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg 784w, https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/Western-Ghats-themed-kalamassery.jpg.image_.784.410-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All the stations are ultra-modern with escalators and lift facility for the commuters for easy travelling. All the stations are majestic with interior and ambience that is on par with an Airport terminal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27788 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/kalamassery-station.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/kalamassery-station.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg 784w, https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/kalamassery-station.jpg.image_.784.410-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are 11 stations in the first phase. Each station has a unique artwork that fills the walls of the stations. From the beautiful Western Ghats to artworks that reflect the royal heritage of Kochi is seen in these stations. Kerala&#8217;s rich bio-diversity is also reflected.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27783 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/swiping-gates.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/swiping-gates.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg 784w, https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/swiping-gates.jpg.image_.784.410-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You cannot compare a railway station with a Metro station. Metro rail uses a smart card which is used as the ticket. There is small automatic wicket gate which you have to open using your smart ticket card, then only you can enter the platform.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27785 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/train-interior-design.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/train-interior-design.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg 784w, https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/train-interior-design.jpg.image_.784.410-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the doors of Metro train open you will be greeted with traditional band music of Kerala which is actually a pleasant experience. \u00a0When a train approaches a station, the name of that station and nearby are displayed on the LCD Screen and information on the next station will also be displayed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27781 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/muttom-control-station-interior.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/muttom-control-station-interior.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg 784w, https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/muttom-control-station-interior.jpg.image_.784.410-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Interiors of the train are modelled on international standards. Each train can accommodate a total of 975 people.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27790 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/evening-view-1.jpg.image_.784.410-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/evening-view-1.jpg.image_.784.410-1.jpg 784w, https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/evening-view-1.jpg.image_.784.410-1-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, there are only 136 seats. All the coaches are fully air-conditioned and there will not be any sort of vibrations or shake. your journey will be quiet, pleasant and smooth.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Features that make Kochi Metro, THE BEST\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qgnh-XN3UXE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The stations and even the pillars of Kochi Metro have an environment-friendly design. Vertical wall gardens are places on Pillars of Kochi Metro.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27786 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/vertical-garden.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/vertical-garden.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg 784w, https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/vertical-garden.jpg.image_.784.410-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Plus, the electricity needs of the project is partially taken from Solar energy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27782 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/solar-panels-placed-on-roof-top-Muttom-Station.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/solar-panels-placed-on-roof-top-Muttom-Station.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg 784w, https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/solar-panels-placed-on-roof-top-Muttom-Station.jpg.image_.784.410-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The combined solar panels installed for Kochi Metro will provide and output of 2.3 Mega Watt of electricity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27780 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/muttom-control-station.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/muttom-control-station.jpg.image_.784.410.jpg 784w, https:\/\/entecity.com\/news\/files\/2017\/05\/muttom-control-station.jpg.image_.784.410-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Without the doubt, one can say that Kochi Metro is the most beautiful metro in the country. With its royal artwork riding in Kochi metro is going to be a one of a kind experience. It\u2019s not something you should just see, it\u2019s something you have to experience.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Photo Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manoramaonline.com\/homestyle\/first-shot\/2017\/05\/19\/kochi-metro-inauguration-architecture-design-inside-view.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manorma Online<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After years of wait, Kochi Metro is finally ready for commissioning. The first pictures of Kochi Metro are gorgeous with awe-inspiring stations that are full of artworks to cruising locomotives on an elevated rail that goes through the city. 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