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Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a joint venture between Chennai Metro Rail Limited and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation, has been commissioned to prepare a detailed feasibility report (DFR) for a high-altitude cable-propelled ropeway transport system in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), officials said in a press release. The study, to be carried out by consultants Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, Bengaluru, and Switzerland-based Outdoor Engineers AG, has a contract value of about INR 96.63 lakh and is expected to take 120 days to complete. The assessment will cover technical feasibility, route alignment, potential ridership, and environmental and social impacts, as well as traffic-management proposals for the hill station. The initiative aims to evaluate ropeway transport as a sustainable, efficient and eco-friendly solution to improve mobility in the ecologically sensitive and tourism-oriented region.
Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), the infrastructure arm formed by Chennai Metro Rail Limited and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), has been tasked with preparing a detailed feasibility report (DFR) for a high-altitude cable-propelled ropeway transport system in Udhagamandalam town, widely known as Ooty, in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. The assignment reflects a broader interest in exploring modern, sustainable transit options for hilly and tourism-centric destinations in the state. Advertisement
Under the consultancy contract, valued at approximately INR 96.63 lakh, CMAML has engaged Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, Bengaluru, in partnership with Outdoor Engineers AG of Switzerland to conduct the study. The consultants will undertake a comprehensive assessment over a period of 120 days, examining technical feasibility, optimal alignment options, projected ridership patterns, and the potential environmental and social impacts of establishing a ropeway system. The study will also include traffic-management proposals tailored to Udhagamandalam's urban landscape, officials said.
Ropeway transport systems are cable-propelled solutions typically used in steep or difficult terrain where conventional modes such as buses or rail may be less efficient or environmentally intrusive. They have gained traction in India's hill towns as a means to reduce road congestion, lower carbon emissions and offer visitors and residents a safer, scenic alternative for point-to-point mobility.
The feasibility work is intended to provide a foundational roadmap for potential future implementation, enabling planners and policymakers to make informed decisions on next steps, including design and execution phases, if the proposal moves forward. Apart from transport integration, the study's environmental and social assessments are likely to be critical, given the ecologically sensitive nature of the Nilgiris region.
The initiative aligns with ongoing efforts by transport agencies to broaden mobility solutions beyond traditional road networks. In recent years, CMRL has also pursued feasibility and planning exercises for other high-altitude transport options in Tamil Nadu hill stations, recognising the dual objectives of enhancing accessibility and supporting sustainable tourism infrastructure in these areas.
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