Indian metro systems are swiftly moving towards standard gauge rolling stock with advanced signalling and control systems, passenger information systems, and integrated security systems. The rapid expansion of the metro rail network is increasing the […]
With more and more cities opting for introducing metro systems, the size of the automated fare collection (AFC) systems market is growing in tandem. Over the years, advancements in communication and mobile technologies have driven […]
Given the rapid vehicular growth and the ever-increasing population in the country, urban mass transit infrastructure is facing immense pressure. In such a scenario, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) offer a promising solution. ITS is an […]
Signalling and telecommunications (S&T) systems are crucial for safe and speedy train operations. These systems ensure the effective operations of the large fleet of locomotives and rolling stock plying on the metro rail network. At […]
Commuters in Indian cities are increasingly opting for urban mass transit systems as the preferred mode of transportation. This has acted as a catalyst for the development of several new metro projects and the extension […]
A well-planned integrated urban transport system is of utmost relevance for Indian cities that are experiencing ever-increasing volumes of traffic. Today, these cities are characterised by increasing levels of traffic congestion, overcrowded and inconvenient buses […]
The urban mass transit (UMT) segment continues to be funded largely by the government, with allocations from the central and state governments. Multilateral funding too plays an important role. Upfront financing of UMT projects is […]
The government – central as well as state – continues to fund the majority of urban mass transit (UMT) projects. Private sector participation in the sector, particularly in the metro rail segment, has so far […]
Metro rail systems provide high capacity public transit and are highly capital-intensive projects. In India, the first metro system was introduced in Kolkata in 1984. After almost two decades, the next metro was launched in […]
Over the past few years, the government has begun to focus on modern transportation systems such as personal rapid transit (PRT), trams, hyperloop, skyways, regional rapid transport systems (RRTSs), etc. A total of 18 such […]
Bus rapid transit (BRT) systems have emerged as a successful mode of public transport to solve issues such as congestion, delays, accidents, etc. The major advantages of this mode lie in its high capacity design, […]
Metro rail systems are emerging as a key solution for urban transportation in the country. At present, these systems are operational in nine cities – Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Kochi, Lucknow and Chennai […]
Over the years, several initiatives have been taken to deploy smart technology for fare payment and collection in urban mass transit (UMT) systems. Today, the majority of operational mass transit systems in the country use […]
The installation of signalling and telecommunications (S&T) systems is essential for safe and speedy train operations. S&T systems ensure the effective utilisation of a large fleet of locomotives and rolling stock and administer the entire […]
An intelligent transportation system (ITS) is an integration of communication systems and information technologies designed primarily for improving safety, security and efficiency of urban transit systems such as metro and bus rapid transit (BRT) systems. […]
Urban mass transit (UMT) systems comprising metro rail and bus rapid transit (BRT) systems have been accepted as critical for addressing mobility requirements of growing urban populations. Several metropolitan cities have firmed up plans to […]
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