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Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010

TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION
 GNCTD is finalizing the Transport Plan.
 It integrates the circulation and movement plans at various
stadia for athletes, Games Family, VIPs and spectators with the
transportation arrangements to the Games Village and other
destination.
 Two new lines of Metro being constructed
- Airport to new Delhi Station
- Central Secretariat to Badarpur
 DTC has already procured 625 low Floor Busses out of which 25
are Air Conditioned. This fleet will further be strengthened by
2500 more Busses. Out of these 1000 will be A/c.
 574 A/C busses will be for Athletes (20 out of 574 busses will
be for Wheel Chairs).
 The Transport System of the city will be augmented by a High
Capacity Bus Rapid Transit System. 7 Corridors covering 115
Km. are going to be developed.
 For pedestrian safety more than 30 Foot Overbridges, Subways
and 18 Rail Level Crossings will also be constructed.
 Air, Rail transport systems are being revamped. Hazrat
Nizzamudin railway station is being redesigned, with additions
and alterations to accommodate the visiting tourists traveling
to the various destinations across India.
 Delhi’s first Heliport at Rohini and an auxiliary Heliport at the
Games Village
 Secure Tetra Communication System being installed in the city.
 Street Lighting and Signage will be radically improved throughout the city. 54 lux illumination
will be expanded to 320 Km. of roads.

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