http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=13535&n_tit=Goa%3A+Government+Approves+Monorail+Project
from Rupesh Samant in Panaji - for Daijworrld News Network - Goa
Panaji, Aug 9: The Konkan Railway Corporation's ambitious plans to
start sky bus railway in Goa came dashing down as Pratapsingh Rane
government on Tuesday approved setting up of Monorail service.
The Rane cabinet which met this afternoon approved Monorail service
connecting major towns of the state.
The monorail, Mr Rane said, is much cheaper and eco-friendly mode of
transport. Such rails exists in the states like Malaysia, Thailand and
Bangkok.
The state government will invite expression of interest from global
players. The chief minister said that the government will tender the
project either on BOOT (built-own-operate and transfer) or BOOM
(built-own-operate and manage) basis.
The chief minister favouring monorail said that the tracks for rail can
be installed adjacent to the main road.
Not only passenger traffic but the rail will also carry freight.
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Regards,
Carlos
