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From the Editor's Desk - 09 Apr 2020
At grade and elevated metro infrastructure is considered the cheaper option with more guideway built for the budget. The case is different when long term maintenance costs, lifetime durability and passenger usability are also considered. In many cities, and for these reasons, underground is the first and only considered option.

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