Delhi to get 3 hubs linking metro, rail, bus, RRTS
Delhi plans to establish three multi-modal transport hubs at its most congested transit zones – Anand Vihar-Karkardooma, Kashmere Gate, and Nizamuddin-Sarai Kale Khan. The Delhi Development Authority's Master Plan Delhi 2047 outlines bringing together metro, rail, bus, RRTS, para-transit, and non-motorised transport under a single framework at each location.
These high footfall transit nodes were chosen due to their proximity of multiple modes of transport, with Anand Vihar handling significant inter-state bus traffic, Kashmere Gate connecting several metro lines and inter-state bus terminals, and Nizamuddin-Sarai Kale Khan facilitating rail, bus, and the upcoming RRTS network.
The proposed hubs will integrate land parcels, allowing different transport modes to coexist within the same complex. Integration will be facilitated through skywalks, subways, and pedestrian bridges, subject to necessary permissions. The hubs aim to streamline transfers between transport modes by incorporating multi-level interchange facilities, retail spaces, and public areas.
Additionally, cultural and recreational spaces are planned to improve safety, foster public interaction, and stimulate economic activity around the transit nodes.
The Master Plan also emphasizes the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems and AI-based systems for passenger and traffic management in the hubs. This technology will enable data integration and enhance enforcement measures. Furthermore, any Transit-Oriented Development project within a 500-meter radius of a transit hub must adhere to the comprehensive mobility plan outlined in MPD 2047.
Beyond these hubs, the plan proposes expanding Delhi's transport infrastructure, including 600 kilometers of new roads in land pooling zones and infrastructure improvements such as underpasses, elevated corridors, cross-corridors, and junction enhancements. The plan also includes a 52-kilometer cycle track along the Yamuna river and 150 kilometers of paved paths and linear green corridors connecting parks, nature reserves, and residential areas into a continuous network.
These enhancements aim to improve overall connectivity and accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians.
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