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The podcast explores the problems with India's metro rail network highlighted in a whitepaper by the InfraVision Foundation and IIT Delhi professors. It discusses low ridership numbers, challenges faced by metro rail projects, and the potential role of feeder buses in solving the issues.
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- India's metro rail network is facing low ridership, with metros operating below projected numbers, raising concerns about financial viability.
- A comprehensive approach of integrating both metros and an improved bus system is needed for efficient connectivity in India.
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The Problem of Low Metro Ridership in India
India's Metrorail network is facing a problem of low ridership, as highlighted in a white paper by professors from IIT Delhi. The paper pointed out that all the metros in India operate below their projected ridership numbers, with Delhi at 47%, Mumbai and Kolkata at 30%, and Bengaluru at only 6%. This issue has raised concerns about the financial viability of the metro projects, as they may not be earning enough to sustain themselves. Last mile connectivity and shorter commute distances are some of the factors contributing to the low ridership.
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