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PMRDA’s road network Kochi’s tram transport system
project he Kochi Metro Rail Limited experience in operating tram
n ambitious road network (KMRL) plans to approve systems, including in Brisbane,
project to link key highways Tthe launch of the new Australia. The trams are expected
Aand decongest Pune’s major transport mode, a light tram, as to be 25 meters long with three
traffic corridors was announced a complement to the existing coaches capable of carrying up to
by the Pune Metropolitan Region metro network. The proposed light 240 passengers. The vehicles will
Development Authority (PMRDA) tram will serve areas not currently use electric-hybrid technology,
recently. The network would offer covered by the metro, helping offering a range of up to 45 km
direct connectivity between Satara bridge critical connectivity gaps on a six-minute charge. Their
and Ahilyanagar Roads and the within the city. low-floor design will ensure easy
Solapur, Nashik and the Pune- A primary driver behind the boarding for all passengers,
Mumbai highway while improving including those with mobility
road access to peripheral villages light tram proposal is its lower challenges. The trams are also
and emerging townships. The cost compared to conventional designed to run on existing
project aims to have proper roads metro systems. KMRL has roads, elevated structures, or
connecting to all highways in the enlisted the expertise of HESS even underground, allowing
district and their repairs would be Green Mobility, a Switzerland- flexibility based on the city’s
undertaken in a phased manner. based company with global urban layout.
Once completed, the network is
expected to cut travel time for daily
commuters and heavy vehicles Four-Lane highway corridor in AP
entering and exiting Pune.
he Cabinet Committee on Operate-Transfer model and is
Economic Affairs, chaired expected to enhance connectivity
Tby Prime Minister Narendra by linking important nodes
Annual FASTag pass Modi recently has approved the across three major industrial
construction of a 108.134 km,
corridors: the Visakhapatnam-
n a bid to enhance convenience four-lane Badvel-Nellore highway Chennai Industrial Corridor, the
in traveling across national corridor in Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial
Ihighways, the Road Ministry is The project will be developed Corridor , and the Chennai-
introduced a FASTag-based annual under the Design-Build-Finance- Bengaluru Industrial Corridor.
pass priced at `3,000 with effect
from August 15 this year. The
pass will be valid for one year 40 road projects in Rajasthan
from the date of activation or nder the Central Road more district road. The projects will
up to 200 journeys, whichever is Infrastructure Fund (CRIF), address existing road conditions
earlier.
Uthe Central Government by upgrading key routes that serve
Under this, the private vehicle has sanctioned projects covering both passenger and freight traffic.
owners will have the option to almost 1,000 kilometers of road The focus will be on road surface
purchase an annual pass granting length across the state.The projects strengthening, widening of existing
them unlimited travel without the include 31 major district roads, lanes, and other improvements to
need for recurring toll deductions. eight state highways, and one ensure durability and safety.
The dedicated link for the activation
and renewal of the annual FasTag-
based pass will soon be made Pune Ring Road Project
available on both the Highway SRDC has formally the Ring Road is expected to
Travel App and the official NHAI commenced construction significantly enhance regional
website. Mwork on the ambitious connectivity and reduce vehicular
Pune Ring Road project which pressure within the urban limits
has been strategically divided
into seven phases in the eastern of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
region and five in the western The road spans 169 kilometres in
region. Upon completion, length and 110 metres in width.
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