India's first urban public transport ropeway trial begins in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): The trial run of India’s first urban public transport ropeway began on Thursday in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.Varanasi Development Authority Vice President Pulkit Garg highlighted that the 3.8 km corridor will feature five stations equipped with spacious waiting areas and passenger-friendly facilities, with the entire project designed as eco-friendly infrastructure. Built at a cost of Rs 815 crore, including 15 years of operation and maintenance, the ropeway will have 148 gondolas capable of carrying nearly one lakh passengers daily. “…The Operation and Maintenance for 15 years are part of the project cost…Everyone here is very excited about this…This is entirely a green infrastructure…There is a 3.8 km long corridor which will have 5 statio