Jewar MLA Advocates for High-Speed Rail Link to Noida International Airport
Jewar MLA Urges Centre To Plan High-Speed Rail Link For Noida International Airport
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Dhirendra Singh, the MLA for Jewar, has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to enhance rail connectivity to the newly inaugurated Noida International Airport. He proposed the redevelopment of Chola railway station into a modern transport hub to facilitate regional and national connectivity, benefiting Western Uttar Pradesh.
- 01Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh met with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss rail connectivity to Noida International Airport.
- 02Singh proposed the redevelopment of Chola railway station for improved infrastructure and passenger facilities.
- 03A new railway line is being requested to enhance connectivity and include major train stoppages at Chola station.
- 04The Noida International Airport is a significant infrastructure project with a total investment of around ₹11,200 crore (approximately $1.35 billion USD).
- 05The airport's phase 1 was inaugurated on March 28, 2023, and aims to benefit multiple regions in Uttar Pradesh.
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Dhirendra Singh, the MLA for Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, recently met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to advocate for improved rail connectivity to the newly inaugurated Noida International Airport. Singh emphasized the need for the redevelopment of Chola railway station, located in the North Central Railway zone, into a modern multimodal transport hub. He highlighted the strategic importance of the airport, which is one of the largest infrastructure projects in India, and its potential to enhance regional and national connectivity. Singh's letter included requests for faster approval and construction of a new railway line, as well as major train stoppages at Chola station. The renewed push for rail connectivity follows a significant infrastructure approval by the Indian government, which allocated ₹3,630.77 crore (approximately $440 million USD) for a new road link to the airport. This project aims to improve access from South Delhi, Faridabad, and Gurugram, while also supporting logistics and economic activity across the National Capital Region (NCR). The Noida International Airport, inaugurated on March 28, 2023, represents a total investment of around ₹11,200 crore (approximately $1.35 billion USD) and is designed to serve various regions, including Agra, Mathura, and Ghaziabad.
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The redevelopment of Chola railway station and improved rail connectivity will significantly enhance transportation options for residents in Western Uttar Pradesh, facilitating easier access to the Noida International Airport.
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