TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
RAILWAYS
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Mumbai
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Delhi
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Kolkata
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Pune
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Chembur-Wadala-Jacob Circle monorail network has begun operations in Mumbai. Stretched over 19.54 kilometre this network will be India’s first monorail system.
Detailed explanation-2: -A line was built in 1824 in the Deptford Dockyard in London, and in 1825, another line was built in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Dubbed the Cheshunt Railway, this line made history as it was the world’s first passenger-carrying monorail, and the first railway line to open in Hertfordshire.
Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: India’s first monorail service was started in Mumbai, Maharashtra in 2014. The first trip was covered between Chembur and Wadala which is 8.93 km in length.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Monorail Phase – I (Wadala – Chembur) is opened to public from 2/2/2014. The Phase – II (Wadala – Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk) works are in advanced stage and may be ready by December, 2015.