MoHUA releases standard specifications for implementation of Metro Neo projects

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has released standard specifications for the implementation of Metro Neo projects. Metro Neo is suitable for mass transit corridors with a peak hour, peak direction traffic of up to 8,000 passengers with AW3 loading. It will have a dedicated path separating road traffic from the Metro Neo lane. The right of way will be 8 metres for both lanes combined. The traction system will be 750 V DC overhead equipment with overhead twin, positive and negative contact wires placed in parallel. Currently, Metro Neo projects are being planned in Nashik in Maharashtra and Warangal in Telangana.