This section covers the key trends and developments in the urban metro rail and bus rapid transit segments; current status of major projects; financings, and key issues and challenges.
Ministry of Urban Development, metro rail, BRT, network addition, policy, corridors, bidding, contracts awarded, approved, commissioned, signalling and telecommunication, fare collection, rolling stock
In the past one year, the urban metro rail segment has made significant headway. Among the key developments that have taken place recently are the formulation of a new metro rail policy and the approval […]
The urban bus rapid transit (BRT) segment has made good progress in the past year. As the segment looks to ramp up capacity, there is a growing demand for improved infrastructure and better technology. BRT […]
In June 2017, India’s metro rail network expanded by around 25 km, with the opening of the Kochi metro Phase I, and the last stretch of the Bengaluru metro (Namma Metro) Phase I, taking the […]
The need for planned urban transport has been growing with India’s rapid rate of urbanisation and the government’s aim of a “smarter” future. In line with this, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) announced plans […]
A metro rail project is of utmost relevance for a city like Nagpur which is experiencing an ever-increasing volume of traffic. The 38 km metro system, being developed by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO), […]
The rapid urbanisation of existing cities and the increasing number of urban habitations have inevitably led to mounting stress on city infrastructure. Addressing the issue of mobility and traffic bottlenecks has thus emerged as a […]
Smart initiatives such as the adoption of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) offer considerable benefits for the urban parking segment. ITS solutions can be deployed to allow travellers to find parking slots through quicker and simpler […]
With increasing use of the internet and wireless communication, the transportation experience has changed significantly over the years. Smarter solutions, such as intelligent transportation systems (ITS), have been adopted across the globe to enhance efficiencies […]
Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) play a crucial role in the urban bus sector. They comprise applications such as traffic management systems, information and warning systems, as well as tracking systems installed in individual vehicles. These […]
An intelligent transportation system (ITS) is an integration of communication systems and information technologies designed primarily for improving safety, security and efficiency in transportation networks. It is an advanced system that will eventually dominate traditional […]
In order to remove traffic bottlenecks at toll plazas and ensure the seamless movement of vehicles and the hassle-free collection of toll, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is in the process of […]
Despite several initiatives aimed at decongesting state roads and highways, increasing traffic density has led to a growing need for the adoption of effective road management systems. Although some progress has been made in this […]
Over the past few years, the central government has provided a much-needed thrust to the adoption of technology solutions, especially intelligent transportation systems (ITS), for traffic management. ITS solutions form one of the key reform […]
With the growing number of vehicles leading to increased road congestion, the development of high capacity, energy-efficient transport systems has become a top priority. Today, technology plays a key role in ensuring safety, increasing productivity, […]
The urban infrastructure sector witnessed significant developments in the past one year. Key government programmes such as the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation […]
Urbanisation is taking place at a rapid pace in India. During the 2001-11 dec-ade, urban population increased by about 32 per cent, whereas the country’s total population recorded an increase of about 18 per cent. […]
In the past year, the urban infrastructure sector witnessed several positive developments pertaining mainly to project sanction and capacity augmentation. […]
