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Train Fares hiked after 10 years !

Public Transport

<Posting on behalf of Sanjeev>

Finally the Ministry of Railways, has bit the bullet - Hiked the passenger fares across the board. Though the hike is very modest and reasonable, already voices of opposition are heard from BJP, and other known socialists. Nothing new in Indian politics.

High Speed Rail to BIAL project scrapped!

Public Transport

Source - Deccan Chronicle - The big-ticket high-speed rail link to the Bengaluru International Airport has been given a quiet burial.

CII Conference on "Sustainable Urban Infrastructure"

19 Dec 2012 09:00
19 Dec 2012 17:30
Asia/Calcutta
Infrastructure

CII is organizing a one day conference here in Bangalore on "Sustainable Urban Infrastructure", to discuss on challenges and draw solutions for sustainable Bangalore City in terms of urbanization, urban growth, real estate, housing, basic services, transport, etc.

Pune Bus Day on 1st Nov & Save Pune Traffic Movement ( SPTM )

Public Transport

Pune Bus Day details  and the Media Sakal doing complet support.  Its planned on 1st Nov'2012  as First Bus Day. They are looking at 1500 Additional buses to be on the roads.

Lets wish  them all the best and  Pune needs good PT

Bangalore - Mysore Track Doubling & Electrification - when?

Public Transport

I regularly commute between Mysore and Bangalore both by Road and Rail. While it takes roughly between 3 to 4 hours by road depending upon the time and traffic, train takes between 2 to 3 hours even with the tracks being only partially doubled. So the need of the hour is to fast track the doubling and electrification of this section to bring down the travel time between 1&1/2 to 2 hours.

Car Free Day Awareness @ Bangalore

Public Transport

Hi,

This is to update on the progress of ESAF in creating awareness and celebration of the same on account of International Car Free Day which falls on 22nd Sept. As this year we found more like minded people who are interested for the program, we have scheduled programs for 2 weeks.

Commuter Rail Meeting at Tumkur on 5th of Aug'2012

Commuter Rail
5 Aug 2012 10:30
5 Aug 2012 13:00
Asia/Calcutta

Please Note - This meeting has been postponed till further announcement due to the unavailability of the MP Basavaraj tomorrow, he apparently has to go to Delhi. Inconvienience caused is regretted. WiIl keep you all informed as we hear about the next date for this event.

-NR Team

Public Lecture on "Sustainable Transport, Urban Development And Its Impact On Climate Change"

24 Jul 2012 17:00
Asia/Calcutta
Public Transport

National Institute of Advanced Studies (Indian Institute of Science Campus), Bangalore invites you to a Public Lecture on SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE by Prof. Holger Dalkmann, Director, WRI’s EMBARQ programme, Washington DC

BATPIC network launched

BATPIC (Bangalore Road Widening and Other Urban Transport Projects Impacted Communities Unite) Network launched with the objective of pursuing urban transport projects that are socially just, economically viable, environmentally friendly and long lasting solutions

Summary of the joint statement:

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