A Joint Venture of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Infrastructure Development Finance Company Ltd.
Multi Modal Transit Centers
Introduction
Promoting buses as a preferable mode of transport to personal vehicles, requires not only an improvement in the quality of service of buses but also in its supporting infrastructure. In this context, the Multi Modal Transit Centers are being upgraded such that they not only provide better passenger amenities but also connect passengers with other modes of transport, thus enabling them to travel faster.
Located on the periphery of Delhi, the MMTCs form major hubs in the public transport system for the metropolis of National Capital Region and the neighbouring states. MMTCs have been conceived to provide seam less connectivity to the public across various modes and geographic regions between the inter-state buses, railway, local buses, Metro, Mono Rail and Light Rail systems.
DIMTS has been appointed as the Project Management Consultant and Detailed Design Consultant for the MMTCs.
MMTC Kashmere Gate
Background
The Maharana Pratap Inter-State Bus Terminal at Kashmere Gate is the oldest and the largest MMTC in India catering to buses from Delhi and six other states i.e. Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Kashmere Gate is located in North Delhi in the Old Delhi area in close vicinity to the Red Fort and the Old Delhi Railway Station.
Also located close to this MMTC is the Metro Station which is the junction for the Red and Yellow line.
MMTC – KASHMERE GATE, DELHI
Current Status
The Upgradation / Renovation work of the MMTC at Kashmere Gate is in progress. Work is likely to be completed by November, 2011.
MMTC – KASHMERE GATE, DELHI
MMTC – KASHMERE GATE, DELHI
MMTC at Sarai Kale Khan
Background
The MMTC at Sarai Kale Khan is another major bus terminus of Delhi city and caters mostly to buses going to Rajasthan, UP, Haryana and few DTC buses. It is also critically located near the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. The MMTC was established in 1996 and has been since running through temporary sheds.
Fig 4: MMTC – SARAI KALE KHAN, NEW DELHI
The concept drawings have been finalized and most of the approvals taken. Awaiting approval for the plan from DUAC.
MMTC at Anand Vihar
Background
The MMTC at Anand Vihar extends to an area of 10.2 hectares and faces the NH 56. The Anand Vihar Railway Station is situated to the west of this site. This MMTC was established in 1993 and has been running through temporary sheds.
Fig 5: MMTC – ANAND VIHAR, NEW DELHI
Design
The new MMTC is a state of the art, modern and integrated 'green building'. While being modern in its structure and appearance, the design also keeps in mind the main functionality of the building and that is to cater to large crowds thus requiring easy maintenance. The design also had the challenge of integrating an elevated metro track, a via duct which bisects the site into two parts and also the railway station, while retaining the independent characteristics of all these components.
There are separate entrances and exits for buses, auto and taxis to avoid clash between different modes of transport. A well planned network of foot over bridges allows easy movement of pedestrians between the terminal, metro station and the railway station.
An important feature of this building is its environment friendly design. It efficiently uses energy, water and other resources to protect the health of the public, reduce wastage, increase productivity and of course protect the environment.
The MMTC will also have provision for a shopping arcade, restaurants as well as food courts.
Fig 6: Design of the new MMTC at Anand Vihar
Current Status
The concept drawings have been finalized and most of the approvals taken. Awaiting approval for the plan from DUAC.