Is monorail and metro same?
Is monorail and metro same?
Metro rail moves on a double-line track just like other normal trains. However, the monorail moves on a single track. The Metro Rail system can handle 40000 passengers in an hour. Monorail can handle only 10000 passengers in an hour.
Which is costly metro or monorail?
“Monorail costs around Rs 65 crore per km, while a km of metro rail will cost around Rs 235 crore,” said N S Sreenivasan, transport expert and chairman of Transport Advisory Forum, Chennai.
Is there a metro in Chennai?
The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is the fourth longest metro system in India after Delhi Metro, Hyderabad metro and Namma Metro. The system has a mix of underground and elevated stations and uses standard gauge.
Why is Metro on the monorail?
The primary advantage of monorails over conventional rail systems is that they require minimal space, both horizontally and vertically. Monorail vehicles are wider than the beam, and monorail systems are commonly elevated, requiring only a minimal footprint for support pillars.
Why is monorail so expensive?
Unfortunately, the track structure of monorails force elevated-like construction even for ground level or subway lines. Thus at ground level and in subways, monorails are more expensive than normal trains.
What is the difference between Metro train and local train?
A metro train is a train that is specifically designed to run in metropolitan cities while local trains are designed to connect the distances within the city and its suburbs areas.
What is the use of the monorail system in Chennai?
Chennai Monorail is a proposal for a number of lines as part of mass transit system for the Indian city of Chennai. Originally the city planned to use monorail on all lines but many were subsequently changed to railways as part of the Chennai Metro .
What is the size of Chennai Central metro station?
The Chennai Central Metro station spread over 70,000 sq metres, is the largest underground station of the Chennai Metro Rail. According to the Chennai Metro Rail Limited, a plan was also made to apportion some of the underground space to create a parking lot for 1000 two-wheelers and 500 cars. Mission behind the Construction of Metro in Chennai
Did you know Chennai has a metro rail service to Little Mount?
This has come as yet another good news for Chennai people who frequently need to fly. On 21st September 2016, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa inaugurated metro rail service to Little Mount from Chennai Airport.
What is the Metro project in Chennai?
The Metro Project. Chennai has been witnessing massive industrial growth for quite some time now, which in turn is paving way for an enormous increase in traffic volumes on its roads. Thus, in order to provide travellers with a favourable alternative, the government came up with an idea to introduce rail-based rapid transit system in the city.
