Kochi Metro’s five ‘firsts ‘that make it unique – Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

1. Kochi will be the first Indian city to have a ‘water metro’ which will be the feeder service to the rail metro. That’s what will make it India’s first integrated multi-model transport system.

2. It will be the country’s first government agency to hire transgender people; 23 are expected to be on duty for the inaugural run.