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 wil   l 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.