Exciting developments are in the air as plans to connect the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi with the Jewar Airport via the Namo Bharat Train gain momentum! Last week, during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit to Greater Noida, a proposal for this ambitious project was presented. The matter is scheduled for a high-level discussion on December 14 in Lucknow, raising hopes for official approval.
1. The Proposed Route 🗺️:
- Starting from Sarai Kale Khan near the Mayur Vihar area, the route will run parallel to the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, fully elevated.
- The finalized route from Gaziyabad via Greater Noida West to the Jewar Airport has already been established.
2. Connecting Noida Airport: 🛫
- The Greater Noida Airport, aiming to connect seamlessly with all nearby cities, is actively working on enhancing connectivity.
- Yamuna Authority, under government directives, has prepared feasibility reports for two crucial routes: Gaziyabad to Jewar Airport via Greater Noida West and Delhi Sarai Kale Khan to Noida Airport via Noida.
3. A Better Route for Greater Noida West Residents: 🏡🚆
- The Gaziyabad to Greater Noida West route to Pari Chowk to the Airport has been finalized, prioritizing convenience for residents in Swarn Nagri and Greater Noida West.
- However, travelers commuting from Delhi to Noida Airport won’t benefit directly from this route.
4. Rapid Rail from IGIA to Jewar Airport: 🚄
- To address this gap, there are plans to integrate the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) and the Noida Airport with the Rapid Rail.
- Discussions took place during CM Yogi Adityanath’s visit last Friday, focusing on the importance of this route.
5. High-Level Meeting on December 14: 📅
- The Chief Minister has expressed keen interest and optimism regarding the proposal.
- A meeting of high-level officials is scheduled in Lucknow on December 14 to further discuss and potentially approve this route.
6. Funding and Implementation: 💵🔨
- The entire cost of constructing the elevated route will be borne by the Yamuna Authority.
- Once the route from Gaziyabad to Greater Noida West is finalized, the next step will involve constructing tracks up to Pari Chowk.
7. Proposed Stations Along the Route: 🚉
- Sarai Kale Khan
- Botanical Garden
- Noida Sector-142
- Noida Knowledge Park-2
- Pari Chowk
- Ecotech-6
- Dankaur
- YEIDA North Sector-18
- YEIDA Central Sector-(21 and 35)
- Noida Airport
8. Yamuna Authority: Ready to Bear the Entire Cost! 💪
- The Yamuna Authority has committed to fully fund the construction of the elevated route.
- Once the Gaziyabad to Greater Noida West route is finalized, efforts will focus on extending tracks up to Pari Chowk.
9. CEO’s Pitch to the CM: 🗣️
- During the review meeting, CEO Dr. Arunvir Singh emphasized the significance of the route, especially the Delhi to Noida Airport segment, proposing a Rapid Rail connection.
Excitement is in the air as the Namo Bharat Train project gears up for a potential green light! Stay tuned for updates as the high-level meeting approaches, paving the way for enhanced connectivity between two prominent airports!