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Delhi Airport to Get Driverless Metro by 2030
6 Oct
Summary
- Driverless transit system to connect airport terminals by 2030.
- Project cost estimated at Rs 3,500 crore over 7.3 kilometers.
- Aims to boost annual passenger capacity to 125 million.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is set to introduce an Automated People Mover (APM) system by 2030 to enhance inter-terminal connectivity. This driverless transit system, an investment of approximately Rs 3,500 crore, will span 7.3 kilometers and link Terminals 1, 2, and 3, along with the cargo terminal and Aerocity.
The APM is a key component of IGIA's ten-year master plan, aiming to raise the airport's annual passenger handling capacity from the current 106 million to 125 million by 2036. This upgrade is expected to significantly improve passenger flow and reduce congestion.
Currently, passengers traveling between Terminal 1 and other terminals face travel time and inconvenience by road. The new APM is projected to reduce travel time between T1 and T3 to around 13 minutes, with an anticipated daily ridership of 55,000 people in its first year.
