Further, he said: "Since the construction of
ropeways being overhead, mode transportation does not require much land acquisition.
The test of two
ropeways is planned for this October.
Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that
Ropeways Transport was a brilliant idea which would attract people as this kind of transport could be utilised for the purpose of mass-transit.
A company based in the city is set to introduce the world's first non-linear aerial
ropeway, for second tier urban commutation in two sectors in Kolkata.
The 9th Five-Year Plan briefly mentioned
ropeways encouraging the involvement of the private sector.
Tyrolean traverse
ropeways were fixed at Kotma and Syansu, Jal Band and Chilond and Rundkot.
"Our government would explore the possibilities of construction of
ropeways and other mass rapid transportation system projects in the state to overcome the problem of traffic congestion and over-dependence on roads," Thakur said while presiding over the presentation made by
Ropeways and Rapid Transport Development Corporation (RRTDC) here today.
LAHORE -- Chief Minister of Punjab Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday has directed to prepare feasibility report on installation of
ropeways transport system at as many as three different localities in Lahore, reported Lahore News.
THE tall claims of the Uttarakhand government of making elaborate arrangements for the South Asian Winter Games in Auli were exposed with the technical failure of two
ropeways. About 49 visitors remained stuck midair due to technical failure of the cable car and chair lift on Saturday.
He has suggested that
ropeways, cable cars, funicular railways can be very useful means of transport for hilly and difficult terrains and as last mile connectivity options in congested cities.
'The country is heading towards progress and prosperity as compared to 2013,' he said while chairing a meeting to review suggestions for the commencement of
ropeways transport in the Punjab.
These aerial trams operating on
ropeways offer panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.
