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As per the reports, the Government is considering leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) as a part of an advanced version of the PM Gati Shakti platform to fast-track infrastructure development. The platform to be developed could boost economic development by intelligently undertaking risk assessment, according to sources. Considering various scenarios, the AI-backed system would be able to analyse and foresee economic ...

Kochi, a vibrant city in Kerala, India, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and picturesque backwaters. The Kochi Water Metro is a pioneering public water transportation initiative designed to enhance connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in the City. By utilizing the city’s extensive waterways, it offers an eco-friendly and efficient alternative to road travel. The project includes ...

Tunnel lighting requirements differ from road lighting in that they must address sudden changes in brightness over critical lengths, while road lighting mainly focuses on night visibility. In the majority of tunnels, the natural penetration of light does not allow satisfactory visibility for users. It is therefore necessary to install artificial lighting to improve visibility and comfort. The International Commission ...

In a city that never sleeps, where nights are as vibrant as days, street lights offer the much-needed illumination for pedestrian and traffic safety, navigation, economic activity with extended business hours, beautification of the environment and promoting social inclusion by making public spaces accessible for outdoor activities. The onus of providing lighting to the megapolis lies on the street lighting ...

National Highways, the lifelines of India’s vast road network, play a crucial role in transporting people and goods across the country. However, ensuring safety on these highways, especially during nighttime travel, poses a significant concern. Street lighting plays a vital role in this; however not devoid of challenges.  Lt. Col. Sunil Purohit, Head, Operations, Maple Highways, looks at the lighting ...

Carol Schweiger, President, Schweiger Consulting LLC examines if the MaaS is still alive. According to her, while the “success” of MaaS is questionable, it still appears to have strong backing by the governmental entities across the world, such as the city and regional governments and public transport agencies. Carol has nearly 45 years of experience in transportation consulting and is ...

A Case Study of Udaipur-Sabroom section, Tripura by Dr Siksha Swaroopa Kar, Principal Scientist, CSIR-CRRI, and Dr Devesh Tiwari, Former Chief Scientist, CSIR-CRRI Road infrastructure serves as the lifeline of transportation networks, playing a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, regional integration, and societal advancement. However, the durability of pavements inevitably deteriorates over time due to various factors such as ...

  Established over 25 years back primarily for supplying road safety products, Lucknow based Descon Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd (derived from Design Section and coined by the Founder Sanjeev Khobragade) has today earned its special space in India’s urban and highway infrastructure development. From safety solutions, retroreflective signage, and thermoplastic road markings to highway management, Descon has come a long way. ...

While public transport buses have long been part of India’s landscape as an inexpensive and inclusive mode of travel, it is now gathering momentum as a sustainable, eco-friendly and technology driven component of India’s urban and regional planning. The task of incorporating technology is not easy. The buses are new but mega cities house mega population and infrastructure is yet ...

Electrifying fleets of buses catering to the bustling and rapidly urbanising Indian cities is critical to addressing mass transport in a greener manner. Continuing his series of articles on EV ecosystem, Preetesh Singh, Specialist, CASE and Alternate Powertrains, NRI Consulting and Solutions India Pvt Ltd looks at how unlocking the innovative features in e-buses can lead to improved EV penetration. ...