New Railways Station in Greater Noida to Be Massive, Mirroring New Delhi's Design. Insights Inside.
Hop on Board: India's Newest Pride, The Greater Noida Terminal
Station yourself at Bodaki, Greater Noida, where a cutting-edge railway station is taking shape. Dubbed the Greater Noida Terminal, this badass piece of railway architecture is poised to become the NCR's main highway to Eastern India. Sources hint it could join the elite ranks of North India's most advanced transit hubs, boasting the ability to manage up to 100 trains, including premium expresses like Vande Bharat[3].
Step foot in a mix of the modern and the mundane, as the terminal nestles within a 176-hectare multimodal transportation haven, covering a whopping 46 hectares. The structure will play host to 12 platforms and a sizable 63 yard lines, dedicated to intensive railway repair works[4]. So, while your train might be late, at least the repairs are on point. The ground floor will be dedicated to train operations, with the upper stories transformed into a vibrant hub of commercial spaces[4].
The terminal's strategic location, less than an hour's drive from the soon-to-be Noida International airport, is set to supercharge connections between Delhi-NCR and Eastern India. It'll serve as a beacon for commuters hailing from Noida, Greater Noida, and other cities in the National Capital Region[4].
As for the commuting extravaganza, the terminal isn't going it alone. The transportation hub it belongs to will also host a local bus terminal, an interstate bus stop, and a metro corridor connecting Depot Station and Bodaki. So, whether you fancy buses or trains, this hub is here to delight the route-conscious[5].
From inception to its current form, this project has seen a radical metamorphosis, thanks to numerous design alterations. Guess what they say? If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Officials revealed that the project's budget, initially given a green light at a cool Rs 1,850 crore, could more than double with these additions[4].
With an intricate dance of partnerships, the project is being steered ahead by DMIC-IITGNL, a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) jointly born out of NICDIT (Centre) and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), with eachclaimer a 50% stake[5]. The SPV will report on its blueprint to the state government, handle the project's funding, and develop supportive amenities like bus stops and utilities, while the Indian Railways will take on the station construction and related infrastructure[5].
When it opens its doors, the Greater Noida Terminal is projected to slay congestion at Delhi's existing transit points, taking in eastbound passenger traffic from Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and other NCR areas[4]. Once the master plan gets the green light, they expect the project to be completed within the span of three years[2]. So, brace yourself for the coming train revolution by 2028 or so, although delays might be in store[2][4].
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[[1]: https://www.hindustantimes.com/noida/new-terminal-expected-to-decongest-anand-vihar-station/story-aDea1t08MYIj0lYjmRZ1aO.html][[2]: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/infrastructure/transportation/state-of-greater-noida-terminal-they-have-completely-changed-the-masterplan/articleshow/96416416.cms][[3]: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/greater-noida-terminal-expected-to-decongest-anand-vihar-station/articleshow/96416416.cms][[4]: https://www.financialexpress.com/property/real-estate/greater-noida-terminal-to-open-in-2028-says-officials/2571365/][[5]: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/infrastructure/transportation/state-of-greater-noida-terminal-they-have-completely-changed-the-masterplan/articleshow/96416416.cms][[6]: (Auto-generated link not provided)][[7]: (Auto-generated link not provided)][[8]: (Auto-generated link not provided)]
The Greater Noida Terminal could potentially partner with other financial institutions to fund its expansion, as its budget may far exceed the initial allocation.
With the Greater Noida Terminal's upcoming integration of various transportation methods, it might attract investments from the finance industry, bolstering the region's growth in both transportation and industry sectors.
