Ghaziabad, 10th February 2024: A groundbreaking development is set to reshape urban transit in Ghaziabad as the Uttar Pradesh government’s recent budget allocation of Rs 100 crore breathes new life into a previously stalled initiative. The ambitious project aims to connect the Metro Red Line with the Old Railway Station through a state-of-the-art ropeway system, offering a seamless travel experience for commuters and alleviating longstanding traffic congestion on GT Road.
The Metro Red Line, terminating at Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda, currently forces commuters to navigate the congested GT Road to reach the Old Railway Station. Recognizing the urgent need to address traffic issues, the UP government’s financial commitment signals a strong dedication to enhancing public transportation infrastructure.
The National Highways Logistics Management (NHLM) conducted surveys and prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the ropeway route, integrating it into the urban transport network. However, financial constraints had temporarily halted the project until the recent budget provision, expected to kickstart the construction phase.
The proposed ropeway routes, as sought by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), include Vaishali to Mohan Nagar, Noida Sector 62 to Sahibabad, New Bus Adda Metro Station to Railway Station, and Hindon River Metro Station to Raj Nagar Extension. While proposals for the first two routes were dismissed, the railway station to metro connectivity project is anticipated to directly benefit over 20,000 daily commuters, easing traffic pressure on GT Road.
By extending the metro’s reach to the railway station via strategically placed pillars, residents of Delhi’s Dilshad Garden, Shahdara, UP Border’s Shalimar Garden, Loni, Rajendra Nagar, Shaheed Park, Mohan Nagar, and those near the Hindon Airbase stand to gain direct and convenient access to the metro network.
