As India’s urban population grows, developing high-quality mass transit systems becomes essential, but financing remains a challenge. Implementing advertising, leasing space, property development, and shopping at stations can significantly enhance financial sustainability for metro companies.
Mumbai's new Metro lines offer an opportunity to create a modern public transport system with innovative technological features.
This innovative approach has enabled cities like Tokyo to curb traffic by financing ultra-efficient public transport systems.
Traffic jams will surely worsen, in Manila and elsewhere in Asia, without innovative solutions like work-from-home policies.
Chongqing may provide the inspiration for other Asian cities to reform their logistics systems and improve their livability.
If Beijing implements the scheme and it proves successful, more Asian cities may follow suit.
Avoid, curb and transit travel to get our cities moving again.
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.
Rail transport can help slash travel time, lower freight costs, and expand cross-border freight consignments across and beyond the region.
