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Bangalore needs commuter rail
Written By Sanjeev - 20 May, 2011
Bangalore Transportation public transport Commuter rail Commuter rail
"Commuter rail more economically viable than the rapid-transit metro network'
“Commuter rails are designed to carry more people and they are more economically viable than the rapid-transit metro network now under construction,” he said. “But we need all of them. The city needs an integrated, multi-modal traffic management system that takes into account all modes of transport from public transport and trucks to cyclists and walkers"
Bangalore's notorious traffic woes might be solved in large part by a robust commuter rail network, Chairman of the Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transport and Urban Planning (CiSTUP) T.G. Sitharam believes.
Mr. Sitharam was speaking at a symposium on “Smart mobility and energy concepts in megacities,” organised by CiSTUP and the German National Academy of Science and Engineering on Thursday
http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/20/stories/2011052052890900.htm
Nice to see that Prof Sitharam / CiSTUP taking the project forward and its public should come forward now on this.
COMMENTS
abidpqa - 25 May, 2011 - 18:01
Petrol prices have increased. Government can have a rethink on communter rail to provide cheaper and comfortable alternative for commuting and make people happy. At least for some time, people will be worried about increased cost of transport.
idontspam - 26 May, 2011 - 03:25
Spoke with DULT on this last week, TOR is being updated, DPR will be sponsored by GoK. Welcome change in stance from the buck passing by earlier IDD dispensation. So first steps are being taken. Sloooowly
psraja - 9 June, 2011 - 04:09
GREAT GOING . Wish to see now CRS running soon and hope to take it too .
Once started, need advt to commoners - to make it a grand success .
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