www.pwc.com Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter- modal Station at Brief Description of IMS

Strictly Private and Confidential Inter-Modal Stations

PwC Inter-Modal Stations

About IMS A modern and rapidly evolving concept which improves the overall commuting efficiency by creating synergies Inter-City between different transit modes Passenger Rail Inter-City Features of IMS Aviation &  An interconnecting hub allowing passengers to change Local Bus transportation modes in their transit without leaving the station premises Inter-Modal  A hub for interfacing and inter-connecting various Station intercity, local and regional transit systems  A meeting place for users which provides retail and leisure experiences Waterways Metro

Cabs Benefits of effective intermodal coordination &  Lower transportation costs Shuttle Vans  Increase in economic productivity and efficiency  Reduced burden on overstressed infrastructure  Higher returns due to increased passenger footfall and IMS Components improved commercial development  Better mobility for elderly and disabled  Reduced energy consumption and environmental pollution

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Inter-Modal Station at Varanasi

Need for an Inter-modal Station at Varanasi Vision of IMS Varanasi “A greenfield IMS at Varanasi is  Increasing road congestion makes it important to envisioned as a state-of-the-art merge various transit modes at a single hub facility, integrating several  Need to minimize the transit time for commuters transport modes including rail, and reduce the traffic on roads bus, metro, and inland  Current capacity of transit infrastructure is waterways.” insufficient to cater to the city’s population

Proposed Site for IMS Kashi Railway Station

• Located on the banks of the Ganga River on the South • Surrounded by settlements on north and west side • On the south side runs the river Ganga and the southeast side is bordered by the • IWT is proposed on the southeast side of the site • Archaeological site is located on the eastern side of the site • Total 4 proposed transit modes • Likely footfall of 3,00,000 passengers per day • River Varuna is at a distance of 200 m from the site in eastern direction Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Inter-Modal Station at Varanasi

Pod/Automated Passenger People Mover information Connectivity with Desk Metro & IWT Railway Station Real time Commercial 01 Inter-city trains transit spaces for retail, information offices, system entertainment Inter State Bus zones 02 Terminal World Class Inter-city and Intra-city envisaged buses Disabled Integrated features Ticketing and elderly friendly 03 Connectivity with proposed Varanasi Metro Station Inland Waterways Barrier Free Spacious Access Waiting 04 Terminal Rooms Multi-Level Connectivity with IWT Car Parking Terminal at Khirkia

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC IMS Varanasi site

PwC Proposed site for IMS

N Kashi Railway station

Area as per our assessment : 30.28 Acres

Legend Site boundary Existing Railway line National Highway 7

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Features in the vicinity of the site

Varanasi city Kashi N railway station NH 29 railway station Varanasi bus stand

Varanasi junction

Nearest proposed metro rail access at Machodari park

Proposed inland waterway Kashi terminal Vishwanath temple

Ghats

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Key Issues/Challenges

PwC Environmental Issues : Construction near Ganga river bank

Construction of IMS near river Ganga bank

As per Allahabad court order dated 27.07.2012, construction within 200m from HFL of Ganga is prohibited

As per HFL map of Ganga river provided by VDA, almost half of site area falls under construction prohibited zone

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi • Stakeholders Workshop PwC Environmental Issues : Construction near Ganga river bank Buffer based on VDA norms for HFL of River Ganga

200 m from HFL

HFL line

Source: Varanasi development authority

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Environmental Issues : Construction near Ganga river bank Action Plan

Action Plan

Petition should be filed with Allahabad Court to get approval for construction within 200 mtr of Ganga HFL

Stakeholders actions

NHAI File Petition with Allahabad Court

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Environmental Issues : Proximity to Kachhua Sanctuary

Proximity to Kachhua Sanctuary

The proposed site is approx. 200m from the Kachhua wildlife Sanctuary. Wildlife clearance is required from National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) for development of project within 10 km of protected area.

Wildlife clearance takes approx. 6 months, which is beyond the final DPR submission date

Location of Kacchua Sanctuary

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Environmental Issues : Proximity to Kachhua Sanctuary Action Plan

Action Plan Approval should be obtained from National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) for development within 10 km radius of protected area

Stakeholders actions NHAI Obtain approval from NBW National Grant approval on urgent basis Board for Wildlife

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Other Issues : Proximity to Archaeological site

Proximity to Archaeological site

The project site is abutting the Rajghat archaeological site, which is under Archaeological Survey of India(ASI)

Construction is prohibited within 100m range from the boundary of the heritage site, and is known as prohibited area. This may lead to some non-usable area for IMS development in the available land

From 100 m to 300m, the area is known as regulated area. For construction in regulated area, approval from National Monuments Authority is required which takes approx. 3-4 months

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Other Issues : Proximity to Archaeological site Buffer area required based on ASI norms

Tower inside the side boundary

100 meters from the protected limits -prohibited area

Source: DRM, Lucknow Tomb of Lal Khan under ASI Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC Other Issues : Proximity to Archaeological site Action Plan

Action Plan Approval should be obtained from ASI for construction in regulated zone Special Permission should be requested from ASI for construction activity in the protected zone

Stakeholders actions NHAI Obtain approval for regulated zone, and seek special permission for protected zone construction from ASI Commissioner, Grant approval on ASI urgent basis. Consider request for construction in protected zone

Detailed Project Report for Development of Inter-modal Station at Varanasi PwC