Multimodal transport: Don't depend solely on private investors, develop better network.

Shipping and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said his ministry is working on a new multimodal transport policy. The basic idea, he said, is to have an integrated approach to the development of transport infrastructure.

It is risky to comment on a policy, the details of which are yet to be spelt out. Yet, flagging of some relevant issues could help stakeholders to ponder over and respond. The very purpose of multimodal system – movement of goods by modes such as road, rail, air and water – is to ensure seamless flow of passenger and cargo traffic.


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