CMAML signed the contract agreement for the DFR Consultancy for Development of Ropeway for Ooty Town

Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a Joint Venture of Chennai Metro Rail Limited and TIDCO has been assigned with the task of preparing a Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) for High-Altitude Cable Propelled (Ropeway) Transport Systems in Udhagamandalam.

Entity Involved:
Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML).

Agreement Signed:
Contract for Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) Consultancy.

Project Scope:
Development of High‑Altitude Transport Systems (Ropeway) in Udhagamandalam Town (Ooty), Tamil Nadu.

Purpose:
- Enhance sustainable mobility in a hill station with steep terrain.
- Reduce road congestion and environmental impact.
- Provide tourists and locals with faster, scenic, and safer transport options.

Strategic Importance:
- Ropeways are increasingly being adopted in Indian hill towns (e.g., Shimla, Mussoorie, Dharamshala) as eco‑friendly alternatives.
- Supports Tamil Nadu’s tourism infrastructure and aligns with broader urban transport modernization.

Next Steps:
- Consultancy will prepare feasibility studies, route alignment, environmental impact assessments, and financial models.
- Once approved, project execution will move into design and construction phases.

This initiative could transform Ooty’s accessibility, making it a model for ropeway‑based urban mobility in India’s hill stations.