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. ...

As India’s cities expand, the challenges of traffic congestion, pollution, and inadequate transportation infrastructure continue to grow. Micro-mobility –comprising small, lightweight vehicles like electric scooters, bicycles, and e-bikes – has emerged as a promising solution for short-distance travel. However, to fully harness its potential, integrating common mobility payments into the system is crucial, states Preetesh Singh, Specialist CASE and Alternate ...

EVs or electric vehicles do not require internal combustion engines (ICE) to operate. They are equipped with an electric motor and rechargeable battery pack, making their movement on the road unlike gas-powered vehicles and consequently requiring different tyre technology for providing grip, stability and comfort. The rise of EVs globally has pushed tyre manufacturers to innovate and adapt to serve ...

While the current buzzword in the automotive industry is electric vehicles or EVs, there is a greener option which has the potential to overrun our roads: hydrogen cars or FCEVs. However, multiple challenges need to be overcome before potential turns to reality. The Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle or FCEV, is one that has its own efficient power plant or fuel ...

Worldwide, VMS in traffic management stands for “Variable Messaging Sign.” However, in recent years, influenced by inexpensive  technology from neighbouring countries, for many Indian highways, VMS has begun to mean “Video and Movie Signs.” This shift has undermined the original purpose and design of VMS, prioritizing cost savings over functionality. VMS used for advertisements have become sources of distraction and ...

In the modern era of digital transformation, law enforcement agencies have increasingly turned to advanced technological tools to enhance public safety and enforce laws for the ever-increasing volume of vehicles. Among these tools, enforcement cameras have emerged as pivotal instruments. These devices can reduce the strain put on manual intervention, allowing effective monitoring of traffic and other public areas. Traffic ...

Soon after the formation of the new Government, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways could unveil an ambitious plan for building 50,000 km of new, access-controlled, expressways by 2037 with an aim to reduce logistic costs. This might replace the Bhartamala scheme in tune with the Vision 2047 for the road sector. Implementing GPS-based tolling on select stretches and ...

Intertraffic Amsterdam once again proved that it is the global platform for the mobility ecosystem with focus on smart, safe, and sustainable mobility for all. With a vastly extended summit programme and very large show floor, the event brought together nearly 30,000 visitors from 143 countries. According to Joyce de Winter, Director, Intertraffic of RAI Amsterdam, the show is at ...

Restoration work on the existing, iconic Pamban rail bridge and the construction of a new one are taking place simultaneously in the coastal waters of the Bay of Bengal, off the state of Tamil Nadu. The iconic, 108-year-old Pamban cantilever rail bridge was commissioned in 1914 bridging peninsular India and the Gulf of Mannar, interconnecting Mandapam in Rameswaram mainland with ...