India, Feb. 10 -- The GMDA has appointed a consultant to prepare an integrated station area development plan for the area around Gurugram railway station and its influence zone, aimed at improving commuter access and traffic management and reducing congestion, officials said. The consultant has been tasked with planning multimodal access and interchange, pedestrian-friendly improvements, designated pick-up and drop-off zones, holding areas, parking management and related amenities.

A senior GMDA official said the authority plans to develop the areas around Gurugram railway station and its influence zone into a smart transport hub by providing better amenities, universal accessibility and improved infrastructure, along with streetscaping,...