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PM Modi Kerala Visit Highlights: State's first Vande Bharat train and first water metro inaugurated

PM Modi Kerala Visit Highlights: State's first Vande Bharat train and first water metro inaugurated
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By CNBCTV18.com Apr 26, 2023 2:19:09 PM IST (Updated)

Modi Kerala Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Kerala. On Tuesday, which is his second day in the state, he inaugurated the state's first Vande Bharat Express. Check highlights here:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Vande Bharat Express from Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod as well as the Kochi Water Metro project on Tuesday.

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During his two-day visit, Modi is laying foundation stones for various development projects.
On Monday, Modi met various top priests of various churches in the state. Prior to that, he also attended a massive road show and a youth conclave, Yuvam 2023, at the Sacred Hearts College ground.
Check highlights on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Kerala visit here: 
#Kochi Water Metro Project: 
The Kochi Metro project connects 10 islands around the city. The battery-operated electric hybrid boats will make connecting to the city easier.
#WATCH | Video on the newly-inaugurated Kochi Water Metro
#Kerala is a state that has educated and aware people. Hardwork and humility is part of their identity: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at an event at the Central Stadium, said, "As Kerala develops, India will develop faster."
#Kerala CM thanks PM Modi for allocating Vande Bharat train to state, says 'hope more will follow'
"I am sure that if the increasing the speed of our trains, introducing new trains are all need Union and state governments work together with dedications, we can do wonders for the state. In the days to come let us make the development of Kerala a touchstone of cooperative federalism. I conclude by placing Kerala's gratitude to you for allocating a Vande Bharat train for us. We hope that more will follow," said Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
#WATCH | PM Modi flags off Kerala's first Vande Bharat Express train from Thiruvananthapuram central railway station
#PM Modi arrives at the Thiruvananthapuram central railway station.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with children, before inaugurating the Vande Bharat Express. He looks at the artworks of the children while interacting with them.
#Watch | PM Modi greets citizens as he arrives in Thiruvananthapuram for the inauguration of the Vande Bharat Express train
#PM Modi lands in Thiruvananthapuram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Thiruvananthapuram. Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor, Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan and CM Pinarayi Vijayan welcomed him.
#PM's Modi's Vande Bharat Express inauguration to be live streamed
PM Modi will inaugurate the Kerala's first Vande Bharat Express which will run between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod. The inauguration will be streated live on the Press Information Bureaue's official Youtube handle.
#Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital.
He will flag off the the state's first Vande Bharat train at the Thiruvananthapuram central railway station.
#Traffic restrictions:
  • Vehicles will not be allowed to enter the West Kochi Area from Thevara from till 10.30am on Tuesday in view of the inauguration of the Kochi Water Metro Project by PM Modi. Travellers are advised to turn around from Thevara junction and go to the Thevara side. No vehicles will be allowed to enter Thevara from the West Kochi area on Tuesday, as per the Manorama report. Vehicles attending the PM’s event will be parked at Ernakulathappan Ground, Container Road and Kadavanthra Maveli Road after dropping passengers at Kadavanthra. Travellers from Alappuzha, Kottayam and Idukki should get down at Thevara Ferry Junction and park, on Thevara Ferry Boat Easter Road and on Indira Gandhi Road.
  • Thiruvananthapuram is also under a security blanket on Tuesday.
  • The KSRTC Central bus terminal is likely to be closed till 11 am.
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