Avoid Tunnel Vision Syndrome

The race to build infrastructure is, on one hand, connecting India, and on the other, building India. On both counts, while we stress pace, we ought to look at how we are connecting and how we are building India. Our connectors, namely roads, rail, and airports, ought to be designed well and built with materials that can last a lifetime. Our buildings and commercial complexes, too, should not be crumbling and leaking; otherwise, while we struggle to pay high maintenance costs, we also lose productivity. The reason we ought to take this as a top priority now rather than later is that our invest..

DFCCIL and IR to operate special train for Uttarkashi rescue mission

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) and Indian Railways (IR) have collaborated to operate a special train transporting equipment from Karambeli in Gujarat to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, spanning 1605 km, to assist in the rescue of workers trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse incident.

According to official information, it was stated that the train had travelled between New Sanand and New Khatauli on the DFC alignment, covering a distance of 1075 km in 18 hours and 38 minutes on November 21 and 22, 2023.

It was reported that the train had achieved a max..

NHAI to Offer 12 TOT Bundles

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is gearing up to offer 12 Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) bundles this year, aiming to enhance its asset monetisation strategy. These bundles, totalling hundreds of kilometres of national highways, will invite private sector participation to operate and maintain these road stretches.

The TOT model has proven effective in unlocking significant value from India's road infrastructure, providing NHAI with necessary funds to reinvest in further development. Recent TOT awards, including bundles 11 and 12, secured Rs 6,584 crore, covering key stret..

Pune-Mumbai Travel Shortens: Cable Stayed Bridge Completion by 2025

Travelling between Pune and Mumbai is set to become faster and more convenient with the anticipated completion of a cable-stayed bridge by March 2025. This infrastructure marvel promises to significantly reduce travel time, easing the journey for commuters and enhancing connectivity between the two bustling cities. The cable-stayed bridge, with its sleek and modern design, is poised to become a symbol of technological advancement and architectural prowess in the region.

Once operational, the bridge will offer commuters a seamless experience, bypassing congested routes and reducing trav..