Delhi Airport to get India's first air train by 2027

Transiting between Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 & T2 on one side and T1 on the other will finally be a breeze before the end of calendar year 2027.

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has issued the tender to built an air train or automated people mover (APM) that will have four stops — T2/3, T1, Aerocity and cargo city. 

The GMR-backed DIAL has given the alignment for this 7.7-km route. Once ready, trudging by DTC buses between these two distant terminals from city side will be a thing of the past.

Sources say the airport operator is likely to get bids for what will India’s first air train at an airport, in Oct and Nov.

The winning bidder will be decided based on the cost quoted by different parties and whether they offer a revenue share model or seek viability gap funding for the project.