"For congested metro cities like Delhi, monorail can be the only solution as it can cover areas where buses and Metro trains cannot enter. If mono rails become a part of public transport in Delhi, people may opt for public transport instead of personal vehicles," he said.

"The monorail project is on Delhi government's agenda. In fact, its detailed report is also ready. But it is a costly affair and cannot be done along with the Commonwealth Games projects. So the project will be started in 2011," said Verma.

According to the transportation master plan prepared by the Delhi government, the city will get three monorail lines.

The lines will cover areas like the Walled City, Delhi University, Pul Bangash, Shakati Nagar, Anand Parbat, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi Gate, Red Fort, SPM, Daryaganj Kondli, Yamuna river crossing, Geeta Colony, Scope Tower, Vikas Marg, Patparganj, Kondli Road, Budh Vihar and Shakti Nagar. The networks will stretch over 41.5 kilometre.

Source: Tribune India By Syed Ali Ahmed Work on monorail to begin after Games