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Come 2022, here's how Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system will look like

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS will be the first of its kind in India with a design speed of 180 kmph.
  • The 82 km long corridor will bring down the travel time between Delhi to Meerut by around 1/3rd
  • Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system (ANI)Premium
    Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system (ANI)

    NEW DELHI : The first look of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut regional rapid transit system (RRTS) was unveiled on Friday by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in the national capital.

    The 82 km long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS will be the first of its kind in India with a design speed of 180 kmph. According to reports, the prototype is scheduled to roll off the production line after two years in 2022.

    Unveiling the first look of India’s first RRTS train today, MoHUA Secretary said that the environment friendly, energy efficient trains will improve the quality of life in and around NCR by accelerating economic growth. The project will also create economic opportunities by reducing air pollution, carbon footprint, congestion, and accidents.

    Managing Director NCRTC, Vinay Kumar Singh, all the members of Board of Directors of NCRTC and other senior officials of MoHUA, NCRTC and Bombardier India were also present at today's event.

    RRTS trains will be lightweight, fully air-conditioned

    With radiating stainless steel outer body, these aerodynamic RRTS trains will be lightweight and fully air-conditioned. Each car will have six automatic plug-in type wide doors, three on each side (Business Class will have four such doors, two on each side) for ease of access and exit.

    The RRTS trains will have transverse 2x2 seating with adequate legroom, optimised aisle width with grab handles and grab poles for a comfortable journey for standing passengers, overhead luggage rack, mobile/laptop charging sockets and on board Wi-Fi among other commuter-centric features.

    New Delhi’s iconic Lotus Temple is an epitome of sustainability as its design allows flow of natural sources of light and air circulation.

    On the similar lines, RRTS rolling stock will have lighting and temperature control systems to enhance the passenger experience with less energy consumption. Equipped with modern amenities, the RRTS rolling stock will be a unique amalgamation of new-age technology and India’s rich heritage.

    Speaking at the event, Vinay Kumar Singh said, “The rolling stock of India’s first RRTS has been designed with a vision to fulfil the aspirations of the New India. RRTS rolling stock will be energy-efficient with about 30% regeneration during braking. NCRTC has awarded the rolling stock work with an integrated long term comprehensive maintenance by the manufacturer, thus leveraging the benefits of life cycle costing. I am confident that RRTS will prove to be transport backbone for the people of NCR and will define a new benchmark in the transport sector enabling the overall growth of the region".

    Corridor to bring down travel time between Delhi-Meerut

    The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is one of the three prioritised RRTS corridor being implemented in phase-1.

    The 82 km long Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Corridor is the first RRTS corridor being implemented in India. The corridor will bring down the travel time between Delhi to Meerut by around 1/3rd. The commute time from Delhi to Meerut will be reduced to less than an hour from 3-4 hours by road at present.

    The priority section of the corridor is targeted to be commissioned in 2023, while the entire corridor will be commissioned in 2025.

    The other two Phase-I RRTS corridors are Delhi-Gurugram-SNB and Delhi-Panipat. Pre-construction activities are in full swing for Delhi-Gurugram-SNB corridor and its DPR is under active consideration of the Government of India for sanction. The DPR of the Delhi to Panipat RRTS corridor is also under active consideration of the respective State Governments for approval.

    NCRTC will procure 30 train sets of 6 cars each for operating regional rail services on the entire corridor and 10 train sets of 3 cars each for operating local transit services in Meerut. The entire rolling stock for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor will be manufactured at Bombardier’s Savli plant in Gujarat.

    An earlier report also said that there could be a change in the alignment of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS as NCR Transport Corporation, the organisation which is constructing the RRTS, has dropped plans to build its depot at Madhuban-Bapudham after it failed to reach an agreement with the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA).

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    Published: 25 Sep 2020, 06:38 PM IST
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