 "transport, public transport, public transport system, metro rail")
In August 2017, the Union Cabinet cleared the new Metro Rail Policy, which laid down a framework for cities seeking to introduce and expand the role of metro rail systems in urban transport. But while many cities have committed to new metro rail projects, there has been little attempt to understand how any metro rail system fits within the overall public transport requirements of a city.
This is where the new policy stands out. It makes it clear that if a city wants central assistance for its metro rail projects, its state government will have to commit to setting
This is where the new policy stands out. It makes it clear that if a city wants central assistance for its metro rail projects, its state government will have to commit to setting
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