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2.0
INTERMODAL,

ITS AND I&M ISSUES

2.0 INTRODUCTION role in seamless movement of people, and
Various studies showed that the quality and goods from one place to another.
robustness of road transport infrastructure
networks greatly impact economic growth, 2.1 INTERMODAL AND MULTIMODAL
reduce income inequalities and alleviate poverty. CONNECTIVITY
Road connectivity has improved across most Multi Modal Transportation System (MMTS)
parts in India, however significant further exploits coordinated and judicious use
improvements are yet to be made in the of multiple modes of transport for faster,
country for fuelling economy growth. Enhancing safer, and more comfortable movement of
road transportation infrastructure in India people, especially in urban areas. It provides
remains an insurmountable challenge as of now. convenient and economical inter-connection
Infrastructure connectivity deals with integration amongst various transport modes to provide
of road networks at various railheads, major entire journey from origin to destination in a
river ports and better access to sea ports via comfortable and cost-effective manner. MMTS
appropriate highways. Regional road network is traditionally characterized by high capacity,
infrastructure projects are usually more accessible and appropriately located nodes,
complicated and expensive than typical national which integrate various transport modes. This
road infrastructure projects, particularly in the can be achieved by better synchronization
hilly and inaccessible terrains of the country. amongst various transport modes and provides
Intermodal connectivity therefore plays a vital superior and efficient service.

FIG 2.1 INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ROAD TRANSPORT

LOADING OF THE FREIGHT IN
CONTAINER ON VEHICLE
MONITORING

FREIGHT TRANSIT
FROM VEHICLE ON WAGON

MONITORING RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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