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NCRTC Awards Licence for Pod Hotel at Anand Vihar Namo Bharat Station

The licensing move advances NCRTC’s push to grow non-fare revenue by installing short-stay lodging at a high-footfall interchange.

Overview

  • NCRTC has licensed about 4,000 square metres across four locations within the station for property development.
  • The plan includes a 30-bed pod hotel integrated into commuter movement zones to serve short layovers and transfers.
  • A fine-dining restaurant, food and beverage outlets, retail stores and office spaces are slated to expand on-site services.
  • Anand Vihar connects the Delhi Metro Pink and Blue lines, the railway station and two inter-state bus terminals, creating sustained passenger demand.
  • The DelhiMeerut Namo Bharat corridor currently operates 55 km with 11 stations, records 55,000–60,000 daily riders and over two crore trips, with remaining sections expected to be commissioned soon.