Indian Railways Adopts Form-Based Codes for Station Redevelopment
Date : January 14, 2022
India’s rail network is a significant growth engine for our economy, and its expansion must be aligned with robust decarbonization strategies. The Railways has embarked on an ambitious 100% electrification target and announced an ambitious Station Redevelopment programme. Railway stations are dynamic public spaces that act as high-density 24x7 multi-utility hubs. But the pressure of additiona...
Appraisal Checklist for Urban Transport Projects
Date : December 12, 2021
Indicators have been developed for five categories of projects namely transport planning, public transport, non-motorised transport, transport infrastructure and urban freight....
Exploring Cost-Reduction Strategies For Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries
Date : December 12, 2021
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India faces several challenges, with the distinct cost disadvantage of EVs vis-à-vis traditional internal combustion engine vehicles bring a major one. The battery in an EV is its most expensive component, accounting for 50 per cent of its total cost; thus, the affordability of EVs is directly proportional to the affordability of a battery. The objective of the s...
Analysing the Role of Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) in Kolkata
Date : December 11, 2021
The limited reach of public transport systems in cities has led to the emergence of informal privatised services such as the Intermediate Public Transport (IPT). These services provide shared transport services along predetermined routes through modes like three wheeled auto-rickshaws. In Kolkata, IPT modes have been mainstreamed into the regulatory framework as a formal mode of public transport b...
Improving Bus Fuel Efficiency through Fleet Management, Inspection and Maintenance Practices
Date : December 11, 2021
This report provides a framework for the preventive maintenance of buses. It draws on national and international practices and provides guidelines for bus operators to develop data inventory practices and implement the inspection and maintenance regime....
Best Practices for Traffic Signal Operations in India
Date : December 11, 2021
Signalised road intersections in Indian cities are hotspots of vehicular emissions and poor air quality as inappropriate signal timing cycles increase delays and vehicle idling at intersections. Improving efficiency of traffic signals to handle traffic can reduce vehicular emissions at signalised intersections by 20-30 per cent in most situations. This report provides an overview of best practices...
Roadmap for Bus-Fleet and Infrastructure Development
Date : December 10, 2021
Bus systems are an integral component of public transport systems in India. However, most existing bus transport undertakings are unable to meet current public transport demand. A significant reason is the limited investments toward increasing the available bus fleets and for creating supportive infrastructure required to maintain and expand existing bus operations. Through this initiative, our pa...
Towards Electric Vehicles in India
Date : December 10, 2021
Emissions from the transport sector contribute significantly to deteriorating air quality and human health in cities. Transport accounts for 20% of global energy use and contributes 25% to 30% of emissions. With the rapid acceleration of the Indian automobile market, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are a promising pathway towards enhancing air-quality, energy security and economic opportunities. India is ...
India’s Electric Vehicle Transition: Impact on Auto Industry and Building the EV Ecosystem
Date : December 10, 2021
The automotive industry in India is facing headwinds – from a general economic downturn to the need to improve emissions performance and the impending shift to electrification. Charting the future course of the auto industry, especially with regard to electrification, will require an in-depth understanding of the opportunities and impacts that can be expected. This study attempts to assess these...
India Roadmap on Low Carbon and Sustainable Mobility
Date : December 10, 2021
The Indian transport sector comprises distinct modes such as railways, road, inland waterways, air, and marine transport systems. Overall, 18% of India’s CO2 emissions come from road transport. The current challenge before India is to evolve a strategy, which ensures rapid economic growth in line with the aspirations of the people and at the same having a growth trajectory which is sustainable f...