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Komal gupta

04/12/21 13:35 PM IST

Source: PIB

MetroLite and MetroNeo projects

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The standard specifications of Light Urban Rail Transit System named “MetroLite” and rubber-tyred electric coach powered by overhead traction system running on a road slab with an exclusive right of way named “MetroNeo”, suitable for smaller cities or areas of cities with less projection of ridership were issued in July, 2019 and November, 2020 respectively. 

About the projects

  • Metrolite and MetroNeo are suitable for smaller cities or areas of cities with less projection of ridership.
  • These are the low cost mobility solutions with reduced system requirements and same experience, ease of travel in terms of comfort, convenience, affordability, safety, punctuality, reliability and environment- friendliness as that of conventional metro rail system.
  • The low capital cost of these new transit modes than that of high capacity metro rail is due to light civil structure, lesser axle load, smaller stations, low power rated electrical equipment, low operation and maintenance cost etc.
  • These systems can also be used as feeder system to conventional metro rail.

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