Nation’s first interstate multi-modal transport hub coming up near Delhi airport

CONTEXT: The proposed hub located near the GMR Aerocity will provide connectivity through an Interstate Bus Terminus, Delhi Metro, the proposed Passenger Transport Centre, and proposed Rapid Rail Transit System station.

• Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) plans to develop India's first multi-modal interstate transport hub near Aerocity, focusing on integrating bus, metro, and air services.
• The proposed hub near GMR Aerocity aims to enhance connectivity through an Interstate Bus Terminus (ISBT), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's phase 4 line, proposed Passenger Transport Centre (PTC), and the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) station.
• The hub targets improved connectivity for passengers from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand traveling to the Indira Gandhi International airport for international flights.
• Currently lacking sufficient facilities for interstate bus parking, the hub intends to streamline travel for passengers from neighboring states through metro, bus, and trains.
• The ISBT, developed in consultation with the Delhi Transport Department, is designed to match airport standards, featuring amenities like retail outlets, F&B options, EV charging,  transit facilities, waiting areas, business centers, internet/Wi-Fi services, and souvenir shops.
• The airport ISBT's construction aims to offer a seamless experience for long-distance passengers traveling to the airport, eliminating the need for additional transfers.
• Passengers arriving by buses from various states can utilize other modes of transport like Automated Passenger Movement or Metro for terminal access.