As the terminal station of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor, NHSRCL intends to develop Sabarmati HSR as a Multimodal Transport Hub in the region, connecting the HSR line to Indian Railways, Metro station, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, all of which are located within a short walk for easy transfers.
To provide seamless connectivity and integration between the various transport modes around the HSR station, a Multimodal Transport Hub building has been planned on the East side of Sabarmati HSR station along with three foot overbridges (FOBs), fitted with travellators. These FOBs will connect Hub building with Sabarmati HSR station, both the Sabarmati Railway stations, Metro station and the BRTS stand.
A Multi modal Integration plan for Sabarmati HSR station was developed in consultation with all stakeholders and necessary interventions were proposed such as road widening, redesigning of road geometry and junctions, Table top pedestrian crossings etc.
Special Features of Sabarmati Multimodal Transport Hub building:
The Hub building is being constructed as a twin structure having G+7 & G+9 storey’s with space earmarked for Offices, commercial development and retail outlets for passengers
Proposed Hub building provides connectivity to HSR Station, both sides of Western Railway Stations, Metro Station and BRTS via FOBs. Details of FOBs are as follows:
- FOB 1 connects Hub building with the Sabarmati (Meter gauge) Railway station and HSR Stations. Travellators will be installed in the FOB for ease of passengers.
- FOB 2 provides connectivity between Unpaid concourse of Hub building and unpaid concourse of Metro Station and the BRTS stand
- FOB 3 connects the Unpaid concourse of HSR stations with Railway Platforms of Sabarmati broad gauge railway station
For easy access to the Hub building, dedicated pick up and drop off bays along with ample parking space have been created for private cars, taxis, buses, autos, two wheelers. This shall ensure smooth movement of passengers and traffic in the influence area of HSR station.
Hub building has a dedicated Concourse Floor (at third floor level) for passengers with other amenities such as waiting areas, retail and restaurants.
The building blocks above concourse floor are segregated into two separate block A & B with interconnecting terraces at 2 levels. Block A has 6 floors above concourse reserved for future office space. Block B having 4 floors has been planned with a view to house a Hotel facility having rooms, banquet halls, conference rooms, swimming pool, Restaurant etc.
For passenger interchanging between Indian Railways and HSR a Ticket Counter facility for Indian Railways will be provided in Hub concourse.
Dandi March Mural – To respect the historic context of Sabarmati, a Large Stainless Steel mural depicting the famous Dandi March movement has been made at Southern façade of the building.
Green Building Features- The Hub has a number of green building features. Solar panels on the terraces, extensive landscape terraces and gardens, efficient water fixtures, and energy efficient air conditioning and lighting fixtures are among these features. The majority of the occupied areas throughout the building have plenty of natural light and views of the surroundings.
NHSRCL has issued a tender for the Selection of Transaction Advisor to suggest optional Commercial Utilization of Sabarmati Multimodal Transport Hub on August 24, 2022, with a bid opening date of October 10, 2022.