Ropax service commences on Mumbai to Mandwa route
Mumbai Port Trust and Maharashtra Maritime Board have begun a ROPAX service from Bhaucha Dhakka (Ferry Wharf) to Mandwa, Alibaug. About 15-lakh passengers travel annually […]
Tag: Water Transport
WB to aid Rs 630Cr for water transport project in Assam
World Bank has signed a loan agreement with the Government of India and the Government of Assam for funding Rs 630Cr modernization of water transport […]
Inland Water Transportation
Since ancient times, inland water transport has played a major role in moving goods and commodities from production sources to consumption destinations. The author takes […]
WB government to revive linked transport network
The West Bengal government is considering introducing a linked transport network for Kolkata which would revive a popular transport network, discontinued many years ago. The […]
Ernakulam’s International Boat Jetty Terminal will be Kerala’s Major Water Transport Hub
Kerala State Tourism Department is leaving no stone unturned to convert the Ernakulam Boat Jetty Terminal to a major tourist spot. With sound planning and efficient execution, the administration is busy transforming the simple terminal into a state-of-the-art transport hub.
Analysing the Risk Exposure at Mumbai Suburban Rail
A Right To Information (RTI) query has recently revealed that 20,000 people died on Mumbai’s railway tracks in the past five years. That means over 4000 people per year and, on an average, 10 people per day. The issue has managed to raise eyebrows at the World Bank which is funding Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project (MUIP). The bank has demanded an explanation for the increasing number of deaths. Given here is an analysis of the end user experiences in Mumbai Suburban Rail, causes and remedial measures.