Kochi: PM Modi inaugurates Kerala's first metro service; all to know

The minimum fare to ride in the Kochi Metro is capped at Rs 10, maximum fare at Rs 40

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Kochi Metro at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium. This is the first metro rail service in a Tier-II city, and the prime minister will take a ride from Palarivattom station to Pathadippalam station. 

Here's all you need to know about Kerala's first metro service:

• Hailed as India's first integrated multi-mode transport system, the inaugural ceremony of Kerala's first Metro service will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.

• Prime Minister Modi is accompanied by a host of dignitaries including Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, Kerala Governor P Sathasivam, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan,