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).
Month: Current Affairs - May 20, 2026
Category: DelhiAirport