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LOGISTICS

Seamless Connectivity with

Intermodal Stations

IMS Katra and IMS Tirupati may sound like the names of Indian merchant ships but in reality, are
two upcoming intermodal stations in the country under the aegis of the National Highway Logistics
Management Limited (NHLML). These are designed to integrate multiple modes of infrastructure at a
single location, with the bus terminal serving as the central component of the IMS

he intermodal facilities Katra is the base camp for the entire transport coming to Katra
are envisioned to bring pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi from New Delhi-Amritsar-Jammu-
together local bus temple and is at an altitude of Katra Expressway will land. It
services, Indian Railways 914.4 m (3000 feet) above MSL, will have enough capacity to
Tand other public and located at the foothills of the accommodate the vehicles and
private transport systems under sub-Himalayan Shivalik hills. The ensure smooth entry and exit. The
one unified infrastructure. This site sees a maximum number approved IMS will be developed
integration will not only enhance of 50,000 pilgrims travelling to as a terminal infrastructure
commuter convenience and Vaishno Devi on peak day and integrating various transportation
modes of rail, road, air (helipad),
reduce transfer times but also this figure is expected to double bus, auto rickshaws, taxis and
optimize land use, improve traffic in the next two decades. private vehicles at a single hub
circulation and reduce congestion The intermodal station will for seamless movement of people
in and around the precinct. come up on 25 acres where the from one mode to another.

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