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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.

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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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