Three Gurugram Metro stations to integrate buses, autos and private vehicles

Three stations on Gurugram’s upcoming Metro corridor are proposed to be developed as multimodal transport hubs to improve last-mile connectivity, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) officials said.

The stations identified for the proposal are Sector 45, Sector 39 or Cyber Park, and Sector 33 near the metro depot. The plan is currently at the design stage, with the final design to be prepared after inputs from the agencies involved.

The construction and design of the Metro stations will be handled by Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL). The cost and funding of additional construction outside the scope of the Metro project will be decided after the state government gives its consent.

The latest proposal followed a presentation on the proposed multimodal design for the Sector 45 station at a meeting chaired by additional GMDA CEO Vishwajeet Chaudhary on Monday.

The plan is intended to integrate different modes of transport around the stations. A senior GMDA official said the Sector 45 design provides for city buses, autos and private vehicles, along with bus bays, auto stands and footpaths to make entry and exit easier for commuters.

“The metro authorities outlined the plan to develop Sector 45 metro station as multi-modal, and it provides for the integration of facilities such as city buses, autos, and private vehicles to be integrated into the station design. Commuters in different modes will be able to seamlessly use the metro. There would be bus bays, auto stands, and footpaths to ease the entry and exit of passengers. Also, the design is proposed to be in sync with the amenities in the vicinity of the station,” the official said.

Sector 39 and Sector 33 have also been proposed for multimodal development. Officials discussed removing utilities around these stations to create facilities in line with multimodal requirements.

A senior GMRL official said the objective is to establish transport hubs at important Metro stations by integrating buses, e-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws.

“The goal is to ensure a seamless commute for passengers and to provide them last-mile connectivity. Initially three stations are being taken up,” the official said.

The proposal is an expansion of an earlier plan that had identified Sector 45 as the first station for multimodal integration.