Sabarmati, Ahmedabad Bullet Train Stations To Become Multimodal Transport Hubs
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The Sabarmati and Ahmedabad stations on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor are being developed as multimodal transport hubs, with plans to provide seamless connectivity between bullet trains, Indian Railways, Metro, city buses and other public transport systems.
The integrated design aims to allow passengers to switch between different modes of transport without having to travel long distances or leave the station premises.
Sabarmati Station To Link Rail, Metro And Bus Services
The Sabarmati bullet train station is being constructed between the Sabarmati Dharmanagar and Sabarmati Jail Road railway stations. A multimodal transport hub is also being developed adjacent to the station.
The facility will connect bullet train passengers with conventional railway services, Metro, buses and other public transport options from a single location.
The integration is expected to improve last-mile connectivity for passengers travelling to different parts of Ahmedabad. After arriving by bullet train, passengers will be able to access other modes of transport without making a separate journey to another location.
Ahmedabad Bullet Train Station To Sit Above Platforms 9-12
The Ahmedabad bullet train station is being constructed above platforms 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the existing Ahmedabad Railway Station at Kalupur.
The station will therefore be directly integrated with one of the city's busiest railway complexes, allowing passengers to transfer between high-speed and conventional trains.
A large station building is planned with facilities designed to manage passenger movement and connect the different transport systems. Lifts, escalators and other passenger amenities will facilitate movement between the railway station, Metro and city transport services.
Focus On Last-Mile Connectivity
The multimodal development at Sabarmati and Ahmedabad is aimed at ensuring that the bullet train network is connected to local and regional transport systems.
The objective is not only to reduce travel time between cities but also to make it easier for passengers to reach their final destinations after arriving at a high-speed rail station.
Having multiple transport options at a single hub is expected to save passengers time and encourage greater use of public transport within Ahmedabad.
12 Stations Planned Along 508-Km Corridor
The Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor stretches 508 km and has 12 stations. Plans are also being made to integrate stations in major cities, including Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Surat, with existing transport networks.
The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is overseeing the construction of the bullet train stations and associated multimodal connectivity infrastructure.
Once developed, the integrated hubs are expected to allow passengers to move between high-speed trains, conventional rail services, Metro and city buses through connected transport facilities.
