National Water Metro Policy, 2026
Sector: Seaport • Location: India
Source: The Policy Edge
The Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026, proposes a nationwide rollout of electric and hybrid mass transit systems across 18 cities in India, transforming navigable inland waterways into low-carbon public transport corridors. The policy aims to create a standardized national framework for deploying water-based urban public transport systems, building on the Kochi Water Metro model, and support
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Seaport, Mass Transit, Rail, Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Hotel
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Policy Edge
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Description | The Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026, proposes a nationwide rollout of electric and hybrid mass transit systems across 18 cities in India, transforming navigable inland waterways into low-carbon public transport corridors. The policy aims to create a standardized national framework for deploying water-based urban public transport systems, building on the Kochi Water Metro model, and supports tourism, last-mile connectivity, and low-carbon transportation goals. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | India |
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Sector | Seaport, Mass Transit, Rail, Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Hotel |
Article published date | 2026-05-21 |
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