Water transport studies in progress in Mangalore-Guwahati-Dhubri
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has been engaged to conduct feasibility study for Urban Water Transport System for 17 locations, development of which is to integrate with existing metro, bus and railway networks to ensure seamless multi-modal connectivity, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on 21 Mar https://shipmin.gov.in/.
Mangalore (Gurupura River), Guwahati and Dhubri are among the locations under the studies which are done only in cities, each of which should have minimum population of 1 million, proximity to existing navigable inland waterways and the presence of substantial ferry services https://www.globaltenders.com/.
Implementation of Urban Water Transport System depends on the outcome and recommendations of the feasibility study, said Sonowal https://www.iea.org/. Fiinews.com
