Phase I Water Metro Rollout in Guwahati
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Guwahati, Assam, India
Source: India Today NE
The Centre has initiated steps towards a nationwide rollout of Water Metro services, with Guwahati identified among the cities selected for Phase I implementation. The project aims to develop water-based urban mobility systems across cities with navigable waterways, providing sustainable, efficient, and modern public transport alternatives while reducing urban congestion. The initiative is modeled
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Government, Water Supply and Storage, Rail, Seaport
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- India Today NE
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Description | The Centre has initiated steps towards a nationwide rollout of Water Metro services, with Guwahati identified among the cities selected for Phase I implementation. The project aims to develop water-based urban mobility systems across cities with navigable waterways, providing sustainable, efficient, and modern public transport alternatives while reducing urban congestion. The initiative is modeled after the successful Kochi Water Metro project and includes the use of electric and hybrid ferries, with a focus on lower capital investment, shorter construction timelines, and reduced land acquisition requirements. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | India |
State | Assam |
City | Guwahati |
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Source | India Today NE |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Government, Water Supply and Storage, Rail, Seaport |
Article published date | 2026-05-21 |
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