Sharad leads design and implementation teams related to transport infrastructure and policy development. He has worked extensively on projects related to railway infrastructure, rolling stock, logistics and inland waterway transport. Sharad also assisted in the formulation and implementation of ADB's Sustainable Transport Initiative. His present work is focused on metro rail projects in India.
Blogs by this Author
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Mumbai Metro: Transforming transport in a megacity
Published on Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Mumbai's new Metro lines offer an opportunity to create a modern public transport system with innovative technological features.
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Transforming cities with land value capture
Published on Friday, 04 August 2017
This innovative approach has enabled cities like Tokyo to curb traffic by financing ultra-efficient public transport systems.
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Work from home to beat traffic
Published on Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Traffic jams will surely worsen, in Manila and elsewhere in Asia, without innovative solutions like work-from-home policies.
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Overhauling logistics can make our cities more livable
Published on Thursday, 15 December 2016
Chongqing may provide the inspiration for other Asian cities to reform their logistics systems and improve their livability.
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Is congestion charging the answer to traffic gridlock?
Published on Monday, 10 October 2016
If Beijing implements the scheme and it proves successful, more Asian cities may follow suit.
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ACT now to avoid being stuck in traffic
Published on Friday, 24 June 2016
Avoid, curb and transit travel to get our cities moving again.
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Indian rail picking up speed
Published on Tuesday, 17 May 2016
The construction of the first high-speed rail line can be a game-changer for Indian Railways and lead to the creation of a nationwide network.
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Back on track – reviving rail in Central Asia
Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Rail transport can help slash travel time, lower freight costs, and expand cross-border freight consignments across and beyond the region.