india transport portal newsletter - august, 2012

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A month in the India Transport Sector August, 2012

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REASONS FOR OVERLOADING TRUCKS

Profit is unarguably one of the most convincing

of all reasons, especially for smaller transporters

who operate their fleet on a very tight budget.

More information on ITP

TRUCK OVERLOADING LOCALISATION

Overloaded trucks can be seen everywhere onIndian roads, from trying to find a way through

narrow city streets to cruising through the

nations newly built highways.


TRUCK OVERLOADING AND RADIAL TYRES

According to the Indian Tyre Industry Analysis

from November 2011, the Indian tyre industry has

witnessed formidable growth with radial tyres for

trucks and busses emerging as a clear winner.


TRUCK OVERLOADING: HEAVY CONSEQUENCES

Overloaded trucks drag their weight on the

roads with complete disregard to the law and

the safety of the citizens bearing serious

consequences.


TRUCK OVERLOADING REGULATION

The Honourable Supreme Court of India issued a

ruling in November 2005 banning the movement

of overloaded trucks on all roads. Prior to this

judgment, there were no set rules related to the

practice of overloading of freight vehicles in

India.


The major power outrages that came at theend of July have dramatically highlighted the

weakness of Indian infrastructures. Should they

be related to electricity or transportation (trains

and metros were harshly delayed); India has

not the means to fulfill its ambitions. Especially

when it comes about safety as it has been

shown by the Tamil Nadu Express fire that killed

37 peoples. Even more, it is sad to note that this

kind of event do not astonish people since a

long time.

India cannot afford to continue with farce like

an unmanned train engine covering 29 kmfrom India to Nepal on Monday with no one on

board because the driver forgot brakes before

leaving. Setting up a High Speed Rail

Corporation must not overshadow that Indian

Railways are dangerous and out of date. India

cannot be a modern train nation with its basis

of fare revenue said Alstom President.

Railways are still cash starving. That is why it has

approached the Union Cabinet to submit

Public Private Partnerships regarding carriage

of goods (ports and mines connectivity). It is

now time to invest in safety and to find moneyfor passenger trains. There is plenty of work to

do for a country that saw 2,000 deaths and 738

trains accidents in just five years. On this issue,

some lessons should be learned from the NHAI

that is unable to find bidders for its BOT

projects: the sustainable development of a

country is not only contingent to lucrativeness.

That is the role of politicians. Well, that should

be the role of politicians.

Unfortunately after the Dinesh Trivedi departure

that has turned into farce because he tried a

touchy solution to raise funds by hiking fares

including second class tickets, another political

drama is playing. Mukul Roy has been accused

by ally, the Congress, of abandoning his

ministry and spending too much time in Kolkata

for his party. Well, there is no dearth of

committees and panel to review safety

measures. Like for road safety, there is dearth

of action. To give Rs 5 lakh for the kith and kin

of the 37 peoples who died on the Tamil Nadu

Express is not the kind of action that will settle

this issue. Having the third largest railway

network is not an excuse. It is an opportunity for

a Greater India, a Modern India.

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION: LATEST UPDATES

Being an enormous country, accessibility to far

flung areas and integration of markets is of

critical importance for an uninterrupted growth

of the economy. A well developed transport

system is thus a vital prerequisite for the

country.


ROAD CONSTRUCTION FUNDING MECHANISMS

With the worlds second largest road network

under its kitty, road development plans in India

definitely seem to be on the priority list of the

government. Road construction is, indeed,

viewed as the key infrastructural tool that will

eventually pave the way for the countrys

economic development.

More informations on ITP

ROAD CONSTRUCTION: THE PROCESS

Road transportation is by far the most

important form of transportation not just for

accessibility and trading but for the economy

of a region or country. India has made a

determined effort to develop its infrastructure

in a bid to sustain its economic growth. While it

may seem easy on paper, building roads is a formidable task

involving several central and state agencies. The process of

road construction in India is suited to meet the diverse

conditions and landscapes that the country encompasses.


LESSONS LEARNT IN U.S. AFTER 50 YEARS OF INTERSTATEHIGHWAY PROGRAM WOULD BE HELPFUL ARUN M. SHIROLE,

FORMER ATPIO PRESIDENT

Arun M. Shirol, P.E., President and CEO of S &

A Shirole, Inc., has over 40 years of experience

and is internationally well known for his

engineering and management expertise in the

areas of bridges and highways. He is former

President of ATPIO (Association of

Transportation Professionals of Indian Origin).


TWO WHEELERS ARE MEANT FORTWO PEOPLE ONLY

Travelling today is

considered not a luxury

but an essentialrequirement. Not all

places have well

developed public

transport infrastructure and people

therefore have to organise their own

modes of transport. As cars can be

expensive to some households,

motorised two wheelers become an

obvious choice. The adoption and

use of two wheelers has grown rapidly

and almost three quarters of

registered vehicles in the country are

motorised two wheelers.

More information in ITP

TWO-WHEELERS AND TRAFFICMANAGEMENT

Indian roads are

marked by the

ubiquitous presence of

two-wheelers

(motorbikes and

scooters) which

account for 60% of the countrys

motorised vehicles. They offer easy

and affordable mobility and with the

rising price of petrol, their popularity is

all set to increase further. Two-

wheelers, however, are also often

involved in many road accidents. Lastmonth in the city of

Thiruvananthapuram, in a single day

three people died as a result of two-

wheeler accidents.


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RENAULT IN INDIA

The growing consumerism and increasing

number of potential buyers in the country is

luring automobile manufacturers to claim andwin shares of the swelling market. One of these

many auto companies competing to gain a

foothold in the Indian car market is Renault

India, the Indian subsidiary of the premium French

automobile manufacturer Renault.


PSA PEUGEOT CITRON IN INDIA

Alliances between rival car manufacturers are

not a new phenomenon in the global auto

industry. There are several instances of such

mergers, some successful, some less so. Thus the

global strategic alliance between the French

company PSA Peugeot Citroen and General Motors (GM),

an American multinational auto brand earlier this year was

no real surprise.


MARKET ENTRY STRATEGIES

A study of the Indian auto industry today reveals

a very marked and significant presence of global

auto manufacturers. It is important to understand

that the entry of foreign car makers into the

country is not a recent phenomenon but one

which can be traced back to the early 1990s.


OEM IN INDIA AND AROUND THE WORLD ARE LOOKINGFOR WAYS TO REDUCE THE FUEL CONSUMPTION ROBERTMAINWARING, SHELL LUBRICANTS TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Robert Mainwaring is Shell Lubricants Technology

Manager. He recently had a paper presented at

an event in Pune Innovations in Fuel Economy

and Sustainable Road Transport.


HOW DO PEOPLE KNOW WHERE THETREAD WEAR BAR IS?

The tread of a tyre

refers to the outer part

of the tyre which is in

direct contact with the

surface of the road.

Thus, it is the most vital

indicator of the tyres condition.

Whether or not the tyre needs

replacement is dependent on the

condition of the tread. To determine

the wear and tear of the tread, tyres

come with a tread wear bar. In a

new tyre, this bar is not visible to thenaked eye. Only when the tyre is

worn out, and the tread wear bar is

on par with the tread rib, can the

indicator be seen.


WHEELS CAN HAVE SEVERAL WIDTHS

Once the power

generated by the

engine is transferred

via the transmission

system, it is the wheel

that sets the car in

motion. Thus, wheels

are one of the most important parts

of the vehicle and their widths largely

determine the performance, stability

as well as the handling of the car. In

case of wheels, people go for

different customisations and opt for

various sizes with different widths. Thisis mainly done to improve the visual

appearance of the vehicle as such

changes can improve the overall look

of the car and make increase its

value.


AUTOMOTIVE PLAYERS STRATEGIES WHEELS
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DRINKING AND DRIVING LEADS TO INNUMERABLEACCIDENTS

Injuries and deaths caused by drunk drivers are

completely preventable. Although there havebeen many measures taken worldwide against this,

drink driving still presents a major concern.


POOR LIGHTING ON INDIAN ROADSA BIG CONCERN

Much to the dismay of the citizens, roads are also

severely marked by the lack of adequate lighting.

Poor lighting on Indian roads have accentuated

the woes of the citizens by creating unsafe road

conditions and heavily compromising road safety norms.More information on ITP

ZEBRA CROSSINGA RARE SIGHT

There are various kinds of markings such as stop

lines, zebra crossings, stripes on bumpers etc. to

warn drivers and pedestrians of upcoming

changes on the road.


PLACING OF BARRIERS ON NATIONAL HIGHWAYS SLOWSDOWN TRAFFIC

There are a total of 268 barriers on the 4.42 million

km of road network in India. According to

records, the approximate revenue collection from

these tolls was 5516.05 Crore in the 2010-2011

fiscal year.


SHOULD FREIGHT VEHICLES BE ALLOWED ON THE ROADS

DURING PEAK HOURS

Recently, Chandigarh Traffic police carried out a

trial which consisted of banning heavy vehicles

including freight vehicles during peak hours. These

vehicles were not allowed to drive from Panchkula

to Chandigarh between 8 am and 10 pm.



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