Question: who is Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail Limited ?
a) Pinarayi Vijayan
b) Loknath Behera
c) Shree Dharan.
d) Anil kumar
Ans : b
Related Facts :
- The first of the 23 fully air-conditioned, battery-powered electric ferries of the ₹747 cr Kochi Water Metro project, was handed over by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) to Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) here on Friday (December 31,2021) morning.
- Madhumita Behera, wife of KMRL’s MD Loknath Behera, was the chief guest at the vessel’s handing over function.
- This would be the first time in the world that a centrally-controlled integrated water transport system comprising a large fleet, would be battery-powered.
- The ferries use lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries — which are considered the latest and safest in battery technology, and are capable of fast charging.
- They can be charged in 10 to 15 minutes’ time, while passengers are alighting/boarding.
- Floating jetties will be made available at the 38 ferry terminals, making the ferries disabled and elderly friendly.
- The energy-efficient hull is designed for 10-knots speed (18 kmph).