Overview
- Army officials say the monorail is validated and operational, supporting resupply to posts that are frequently cut off by snowfall.
- The system is rated to carry over 300 kilograms per run across steep gradients in the Kameng Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is designed to operate day or night in harsh conditions, including hail and storms, with or without escort.
- The line is intended to move ammunition, rations, fuel and engineering equipment where traditional transport and helicopter access are unreliable.
- The Army reports the setup has shown potential for rapid casualty evacuation from remote positions when other options are limited.