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India has designated four stations - Virar, Thane, Sabarmati, and Surat - for specialised development under the SMART plan along its first bullet train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
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The SMART initiative aims to transform these stations into dynamic activity centres by integrating them seamlessly with metro, bus, and taxi services.
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Under the SMART development scheme, the initial phase will prioritise essential infrastructure including pickup and drop-off points, parking facilities, and passenger plazas.
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The project incorporates Transit-Oriented Development principles to create mixed-use spaces featuring offices, hotels, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities within walking distance.
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Development will extend to a 500-metre radius around each station in the next phase, requiring modifications to city master plans and infrastructure improvements.
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The long-term development strategy encompasses an 800-metre radius around each station, to be executed over the next decade.
NHSRCL will manage the development of the immediate station area, whilst city authorities will enhance road connectivity within a 10-year timeframe.
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The final phase, spanning 10-20 years post-launch, will be overseen by state government and urban planning authorities to develop the broader station vicinity.
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Are you looking forward to the bullet train?
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