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

04 Jan,2024 Download Pdf 2 Min Read

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.

Multimodal transportation centers join all modes of transportation—automobiles, commuter trains, public transit, bicycles, and pedestrians—into a convenient hub. Multimodal transportation centers attract users through design elements such as:

Shops and restaurants.Adequate and attractive walkways, bike facilities, and vehicle access and parking.
Appropriate bus facilities.
Accessible platform areas for rail lines.

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