'Mumbai Rail Corp. will soon become a reality'

[Debi Goenka]

This is with reference to Kisan Mehta's email re the
formation of the MRVC.

Just a few factual corrections -

1. The World Bank offer to fund MUTP II is in "suspended
animation" until the MRVC is formed and made operational.
Now that RC Sinha has retired from the MSRDC, it should be
easier to push this project through.

2. The cost of flyovers is partially being paid for by an
increase in the price of petrol and diesel within the city
of Mumbai.

3. Any improvement in the suburban transport service would
be of benefit to the common man.

4. It is also relevant to mention that whilst the MUTP II
project (which is primarily aimed at upgrading public
transport and involves Rs.65 billion of funding) has been
languishing for about 12 years, the MSRDC is implementing
projects worth Rs.85 billion to add to the road network of
Bombay in terms of the 55 flyovers project, the Bandra Worli
sealink, and the Trans Harbour Project.

For those of you who are interested in following up this
issue, there is a meeting scheduled at the Bombay Natural
History Society, Hornbill House, Prince of Wales Museum
Compound, Opposite Lion Gate, Mumbai 1 at 5 p.m. on
Wednesday February 23, 2000. 

Cheers

Debi
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Debi Goenka 					
Bombay Environmental Action Group
  
Mobile:  98200-86404
e-mail: debi.beag at softhome.net 



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