GREATER NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Growth Authority (Yeida) is contemplating a proposal to construct a lightweight rail undertaking for connecting Noida airport with proposed Movie Metropolis in Sector 21, officers stated on Monday.
In part I, the DPR means that Yeida can join Noida airport with Movie Metropolis. Within the second part, it could join Vrindavan and Mathura, and within the third part this may be prolonged until Agra, the place the authority is planning to develop a brand new metropolis unfold on 12,000 hectares of space. (Sunil Ghosh/HT File)
The 14.6km gentle rail undertaking has been proposed to offer connectivity between two key locations, and the mode of transport undertaking can be comparatively cost-effective.
Yeida received an in depth undertaking report (DPR) from a personal company.
“We have got the DPR of this light rail transit project for further work on this project. We will review the DPR, deliberate on it, and then send the same to the UP government for an assessment, and a decision as to what to do with this project. It is yet to be decided if this Metro corridor will be on elevated track or on the ground,” stated Yeida chief government officer Arun Vir Singh, including that earlier they explored development of a Pod Taxi, Metro undertaking and likewise a high-speed one to attach Noida airport and Movie Metropolis, “but the experts suggest that the light rail transit system can be cost-effective”.
He stated the sunshine rail transit (LRT) is a transportation mechanism constructed on electrically powered gentle rail automobiles (LRV), which capabilities on a monitor in a devoted right-of-way (which means separated lanes).
“The LRT system is to be developed with the objective to deliver rapid, reliable, and safe transportation services in urban area or wherever it is needed. This project is cheaper as compared to rapid rail or Metro,” the CEO added.
Yeida, in 2022, had issued a worldwide tender to finalise a contractor to construct Pod Taxi undertaking to offer connectivity from Noida airport to Movie Metropolis that can be developed on 1,000 acres of land alongside Yamuna Expressway. However the knowledgeable companies didn’t apply for the undertaking over some technical specs. Thus, Yeida shelved this undertaking. Additionally, Yeida’s plan to attach Noida airport with Movie Metropolis via speedy rail additionally couldn’t be authorised because of technical causes prior to now, stated officers.
Notably, the Movie Metropolis, estimated to value ₹1,510 crore, will span 230 acres in its first part, with 155 acres devoted to the core movie business, together with manufacturing studios, sound levels, post-production items, and associated infrastructure. The remaining 75 acres can be put aside for business growth, together with retail areas, workplace buildings, and leisure hubs.
This complete Movie Metropolis undertaking is slated for completion inside eight years.
As a result of significance of the Movie Metropolis and its connectivity to Noida airport the Yeida is exploring the very best and cost-effective mode of connectivity. “We also need to develop connectivity because many residential, industrial and IT sectors lined up along this route, can also enjoy world-class connectivity in future,” stated Singh.
The company that has made the DPR, first studied the mannequin of sunshine rail in London, stated officers.
In part I, the DPR means that Yeida can join Noida airport with Movie Metropolis. Within the second part, it could join Vrindavan and Mathura, and within the third part this may be prolonged until Agra, the place the authority is planning to develop a brand new metropolis unfold on 12,000 hectares of space.
“Pod taxis have only one coach as compared to the light rail transit system that has three to four coaches accommodating more passengers. If the UP and the central government give nod then this project can be taken to the next stage,” Yeida CEO added.