Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Electric Bus Service: In a significant move to enhance regional connectivity, the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation is reportedly planning to introduce electric buses on the newly inaugurated Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.
The corporation is set to submit a proposal to the state government for the purchase of 25 new electric buses. This initiative will not only make the commute between Delhi and Dehradun faster but also more environmentally friendly.
Electric Bus Services On Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
An electric bus can travel up to 250 kilometres on a single charge. Since the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has reduced the distance between the two cities to just 210 kilometres, these vehicles can complete the entire journey without needing to recharge en route.
Speaking to Live Hindustan, Kranti Singh, Roadways General Manager of Operations, stated that preparations for these operations are underway at the government level. The government has requested a proposal for this initiative, which the corporation has finalised and will soon submit for approval.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Key Features
- The 210-km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has reduced travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from around 6-7 hours to about 2.5 hours.
- The expressway is a six-lane, access-controlled corridor with a speed limit of 100 km/h for cars.
- It starts near the Akshardham Temple in Delhi and passes through Baghpat, Baraut, Shamli, and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh before reaching Dehradun.
- The expressway has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 12,000 crore.
- The expressway includes seven interchanges, two rail overbridges, 10 major bridges, and 14 wayside amenities.