"Chennai Metro to assess viability of ropeway transport in Udhagamandalam."

Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a joint venture of Chennai Metro Rail Limited and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), has been entrusted with preparing a Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) for High-Altitude Cable Propelled (ropeway) Transport Systems in Udhagamandalam.

The initiative aims to strengthen transit infrastructure in high-altitude regions while promoting sustainable mobility solutions in ecologically sensitive and tourism-focused areas. The proposed ropeway systems are expected to offer safe, efficient and environmentally friendly transport, enhancing accessibility and boosting tourism in the region.

According to an official release, CMAML has appointed Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, Bengaluru – Outdoor Engineers AG, Switzerland, as the consultant for the project at a contract value of ₹96,63,011.