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- The Centre has for the second time rejected Tamil Nadu's proposal for Metro Rail systems in Coimbatore and Madurai, advising Bus Rapid Transit Systems instead.
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said population was not the sole criterion but that a Metro would not deliver significant time savings or ridership for these cities.
- Tamil Nadu had argued the cities' industrial and tourist importance, and floating populations, justified Metro Rail.
- If the State proceeds with BRTS, it would likely be elevated due to lack of right-of-way, and cost estimates will need reworking.
What to watch next
- Whether Tamil Nadu accepts the BRTS recommendation or pushes again for Metro Rail
- Revised cost estimates for an elevated BRTS in both cities
- Rationale behind Metro approvals in comparable cities like Jaipur while Coimbatore and Madurai were rejected
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