Transportation In Mumbai: Good Ideas, Bad Implementation

Monorail services between Chembur and Wadala: Several stations along the route are distant from residential areas.

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Every time I see an empty monorail passing in front of my window, it reminds me of the failed planning that went into constructing the network. Back in 2014, India's first monorail was launched with the grand vision of relieving road congestion and offering Mumbaikars a comfortable and efficient travel experience. The idea was that since monorail tracks are elevated on pillars, the trains would be "rain-proof" and immune to the traffic chaos below. They were even air-conditioned, providing