Metro Route Selection Using Quantum GIS

With a growing population, grows different modes of transport, metro trains has becoming a popular mode of travel in recent times. It has become the backbone of any Public Transport System. Using Quantum Geographical Information System, we can analyse the metro route of Chennai airport and Parandur airport. The interspace of Chennai and Parandur is of 70 km and the working Chennai airport be 57 km, is about 1 h and 50 min as road transport. Using this metro route, they can reach the airport within 30–45 min. Metro serves as the best mode of public transport by eliminating traffic. GIS is incorporated here to make this tedious process, easy and minimize human errors. Here QGIS plays a vital role in making the tedious process easy. We are focusing on giving a modelled data map about metro routing from the existing Chennai airport to the upcoming airport in Parandur using Quantum GIS. By using this data map, we can analyse the routes, type of foundation, and whether the metro is elevated or underground section. Traditional surveying methods require manpower which is a tedious process but incorporating QGIS, makes the process easy, and fast and helps us to make better decisions.