The Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) Corridor between Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut is about to undergo an incredible transformation! A reputable company called LEA Associates South Asia Private Ltd. has completed a survey to determine which areas of the corridor are most likely to see rapid growth. This survey was commissioned in October 2023 by the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) in order to implement a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project along the route.
Making the RRTS Corridor a Hub of Activity
The 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut route is currently being built by the NCRTC, which is in charge of creating a state-of-the-art high-speed rail network in the National Capital Region (NCR), at a cost of Rs 30,270 crore. In 2022, the state government implemented a TOD programme in order to guarantee the corridor’s sustained economic viability.
Vision for Economic Viability
The objective of the TOD strategy is to convert the regions on both sides of the RRTS corridor into thriving centres that adhere to global norms. This massive construction project will stretch up to 500 metres from each station, including a 1.5 km zone on both sides of the railway tracks. The goal is to establish a mixed-use setting that encourages community building and convenient access to public transit.
A Look at the Future
The TOD project’s goal extends beyond merely building skyscrapers and contemporary infrastructure. Exciting ideas are afoot to create vast leisure and entertainment venues modelled after classic landmarks such as Disneyland. These entertainment areas have the potential to become into popular tourist destinations, drawing travellers from nearby cities like Noida and Gurugram in addition to Delhi.
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