Kochi Metro to prepare DPR for Mumbai’s Water Metro project
Sep 17, 2025
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has achieved a major milestone by winning the contract to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Mumbai’s proposed Water Metro project, modelled on the successful Kochi Water Metro. The consultancy assignment, worth Rs 4.4 crore, has been awarded by the Maharashtra government through a competitive tender process. The water metro project in Maharashtra will boost intermodal connectivity by integrating rail, road and river transport. The DPR will be submitted by the end of this year, enabling the Maharashtra government to commence work in 2026. The Mumbai project will cover nearly 250 km of waterways, with 29 terminals and 10 proposed routes, as per a report.
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