Delhi could get integrated transport hubs bringing Metro, railway, bus, para-transit and non-motorised transport facilities together under the Master Plan of Delhi 2047, with three major locations initially identified for their development, officials said on Saturday.
The proposed Multi-Modal Transport Hubs (MMTHs) are aimed at making transfers between different modes of public transport easier while improving last-mile connectivity.
Anand Vihar-Karkardooma, Kashmere Gate and the Nizamuddin-Sarai Kale Khan road stretches have been identified for developing such hubs.
"Delhi will develop high-footfall transit nodes with multiple modes of transport located at a single location as Multi-Modal Transport Hubs (MMTHs), with comprehensive plans to be prepared jointly by all concerned transit agencies," an official said.
According to the draft Master Plan, the agencies responsible for different transport systems will jointly prepare coordinated plans for implementing the projects.
More locations could subsequently be identified for establishing similar hubs across the Capital.
The plan allows different agencies to amalgamate their land parcels and integrate multiple transport modes within the same building or complex.
Where land parcels are separated by railway tracks, roads or other physical barriers, buildings could be connected through infrastructure such as skywalks and subways, subject to statutory clearances.
The hubs are envisaged as spaces where passengers can conveniently switch between different transport systems through multi-level interchange facilities.
They could also incorporate active commercial and public spaces, including retail podiums, to increase economic activity around major transit points.
"Separate parcels may also be connected through skywalks, subways and pedestrian bridges, subject to necessary approvals. The hubs will promote safety, public interaction and economic activity through cultural and public spaces," the draft MPD states.
The proposal is intended to address one of the major difficulties faced by commuters at large transport nodes, where railway stations, Metro stations and bus terminals may be located close to each other but lack seamless pedestrian and last-mile connections.
The MPD 2047 also proposes greater use of technology to improve public transportation and traffic management.
Transit agencies have been encouraged to develop Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and AI-based passenger and traffic management systems. These would facilitate data integration between agencies, strengthen enforcement and enable smoother passenger movement across different modes of transport.
The approach seeks to integrate physical infrastructure with real-time transport management rather than treating individual modes as separate systems.
The plan also links the proposed hubs with Delhi's Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy.
Any TOD project falling within a 500-metre radius of an MMTH will be considered for approval only after it is integrated with the overall plan for the transport hub.
By concentrating multiple modes of transportation and supporting infrastructure at major high-footfall nodes, the MMTH model seeks to reduce interchange difficulties, strengthen last-mile connectivity and encourage greater use of public transport across Delhi.