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Indian Railways to create Multi-Modal Connectivity
Context
The Indian Railways will create mega railway terminals with multi-modal connectivity in aspirational cities with population of more than 10 lakh across the country.
About
About the Programme
- The programme is part of the infrastructure being developed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative.
- At present, the project will be implemented in cities with more than 10 lakh population
- However, the project could also be extended to cities where sizeable population was expected.
Significance of multi-modal transit system
- A multi-modal transit system is a network that connects multiple public transport modes by making provision for transit hubs.
- A transit hub is a junction where people and cargo can switch between multiple transport vehicles.
- This eases the transportation effort while saving time and improving the speed of movement.
- Transit hubs integrate transportation with allied passenger services such as ticketing, waiting areas, and canteens to assist in effective crowd management during transit.
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