The Kochi Water Metro Project under Kochi Metro Rail has envisaged development of 15 identified routes,
connecting 10 islands along a network of routes that span 80 km with a fleet of 78 fast, fuel efficient ferries and 4 Workboats plying to 38 jetties. More than 1 lakh islanders are expected to benefit from the water metro.
VaaaN's passenger access control system provides people counting to restrict ridership
based on vessel capacity. Bidirectional Turnstiles are installed near gangway. For each pontoon, there is one for entry, one for exit and manual swing gate for emergency and disabled commuters. Passengers use turnstile for entry
and
exit, while the swing gate is used by disabled person, for emergency purpose and for staff movement.