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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