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Delhi Airport to Get India First Driverless Air Train

  • Connects:  T1, T2, T3, Aerocity, Cargo City .

  • Estimated cost: Rs 2,000–rs4,000 crore .

  • Expected operational date:  End of 2027 or 2028  (possibly 2029).

  • Funded by:  Delhi International Airport Limited  (internal accruals).

  • Transit passengers  ride free; others may pay a fee.

  • Delhi Metro’s first driverless train:  28 December 2020  on  Magenta Line  (Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden).


  • FAQ

    Q1: What is an Automated People Mover?
    A: It is a driverless, rail-based transport system for short distances inside airports or large campuses.

    Q2: Where will India’s first airport air train be built?
    A: At Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.

    Q3: How long is the route?
    A: 7.7 kilometres.

    Q4: When is the project expected to start operations?
    A: By the end of 2027 or in 2028.

    Q5: Who can ride it for free?
    A: Transit passengers (people changing flights at Delhi Airport).

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