Solution for traffic woes?
Maharashtra government has given green signal for the state-of-the art Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) for Nashik. The rapid transport system, called METRO-NEO. The project entails an investment of Rs 2,100.6 crore and it is being developed by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro). DNA broke on July 20 that the Metro Neo, which awaits the state government approval, will not run on track but on the road.
1. Unique concept
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Maha Metro MD Brijesh Dixit said,'' Metro-Neo system is a unique concept being adopted for the first time in this country. It is comfortable, rapid, energy efficient, less noisy (compare to diesel buses) and environment friendly. The capacity of main corridors will be 15000 PHPDT (Peak Hour Peak Direction Traffic).”
2. 'New service every two minutes'
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He added: “The system has been designed for headway (peak hour) 2 minute - a new service after every two minutes. The length of electric bus coaches will be 25 /18 meter and carrying capacity 200/300 passengers. The buses will have rubber-tyre and draw power from the overhead electric wire having 600-750 V DC supply. The buses will take power from overhead electric wire through railway/tram like system.''
3. 'No separate charging facility required'
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There will be two feeder corridors. The feeder bus batteries will get charged while operating on the main corridors that will enable seamless travel with a wider coverage. No separate charging facility will be required.
Dixit said that the buses will be air conditioned with automatic door closing system, level boarding, comfortable seats, passenger announcement system, and passenger information system with electronic display
