Sky Bus has one more time become a topic of discussion in India. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has express his desire to see the sky bus system operational in India. This project is expect to connect Delhi and Gurugram, offering a solution to metro and traffic congestion.
The Sky Bus is a cost-effective, eco-friendly urban public transport system that resembles a metro.
It operates on an elevated track with suspended cables or cars.
Same mechanism exist globally, country like Germany.
Sky Buses can reach speeds of around 100 km/h and are electrically power.
What make it apart is the need for less extensive civic infrastructure compare to traditional metros, resulting in lower operational costs.
This unique design utilizes gravity to secure the vehicle’s wheels and tracks within an enclose concrete box, minimizing the risk of derailment and reducing expenses.
The Sky Bus project in India was first announce by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a New Year’s gift back in 2003.
The initial plan was to introduce the Sky Bus in Goa, with an estimate cost of Rs 100 crore.
The pilot project’s first phase aim to connect Mapusa to Panaji, covering an initial route of 10.5 km.
But, in 2016, the Konkan Railway Corporation decide to cancel the Sky Bus project due to economic feasibility concerns at the time.
But the Sky Bus system holds potential benefits in addressing urban transportation challenges, it has face hurdles in the past.
Nitin Gadkari’s interest suggests the possibility of reviving this innovative transportation solution in India.
