Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) Chief said that the city needs to come up with Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to ensure faster and more direct connectivity for daily commuters, especially emerging industrial zones.

While speaking on a YouTube Podcast, Powertrain by Aakash Bhavsar, Bhide explained that RRTS offers major advantages over existing transport systems. Unlike metro or suburban trains that stops frequently, RRTS stations are spaced 8 km or more apart, allowing higher speeds and smoother connectivity. “That gives speed and the right kind of connectivity,” she said. Read Also Will Tunneling Projects Be The Next Big Thing For Mumbai's Public Transport? MMRCL Chief Ashwini...

Citing the Delhi–Meerut RRTS, where trains run at 180 kmph, she said Mumbai need

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