NEW DELHI: The Centre has proposed light urban rail transit system - 'Metrolite' - in small cities and towns having lower projection of ridership, with each train having three coaches and a restricted speed of 25 kmph. Sources said the government would provide financial assistance to states to implement the light urban rail transit system. Seeing the success of existing metro system, several small cities and towns want rail-based mass rapid transit system, which could be fulfilled by light urban rail transit system. "Ticket validators could be installed inside the Metrolite train and shelter with NCMC /other ticketing systems. The 'Metrolite' train will comprise three non-separable coaches with low floor height of about 300-350 mm.

Source: Mint July 21, 2019 08:15 UTC