India, Feb. 3 -- Less than three years after its launch, the Kochi Water Metro has clocked over 24 million passenger kilometres and provided relief to commuters while also drawing tourists in large numbers. Building on this experience, Kochi Water Metro Limited (KMRL) has submitted a feasibility report for a similar system on the River Jhelum and Dal Lake in Srinagar city.

Kochi Water Metro, COO, Sajan John, said the feasibility report for Srinagar was prepared after two visits to the Kashmir Valley last year.

"It is quite possible to introduce a water metro service in Srinagar. The proposal has been designed to cater to both daily commuters and tourists," he said.

Kochi, the financial capital of Kerala, is an island agglomeration wher...