The National Capital Region Transport Corporation Ltd (NCRTC) has introduced India's first-ever semi-high-speed Regional Rail services. The name of the Rapid Rail has been decided ‘RAPIDX’ which is the latest and fastest metro rail in India so far.
The senior officials confirmed its name on April 11, 2023 (Tuesday). Also, the letter ‘X’ in ‘RAPIDX’ is to signify the next-age technology which has been used in order to ensure a comfortable and fast ride.
With high-speed high-frequency high-throughput regional connectivity across NCR, #RAPIDX - India’s first Regional Rail will bring People & Places closer.#NCRTC #gatishakti #NewIndia #MakeInIndia #UrbanMobility #SustainableLiving @ADB_HQ @NDB_int @AIIB_Official @ut_MoHUA pic.twitter.com/w5QvKpdzg4
— National Capital Region Transport Corporation Ltd. (@officialncrtc) April 10, 2023
The rail will be operating on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors. This step has been taken in order to connect major urban junctions across the National Capital Region (NCR). Moreover, the brand name 'RAPIDX' has been selected because this is quite easy to read and pronounce for people of different languages.
What are RRTS Corridors?
The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors are a new concept which is somewhat different from the traditional forms of Railways. RRTS Corridors provide high speed and capabilities.
According to the NCRTC Project overview, RRTS is a much trustable and dedicated travelling experience. With this, RAPIDX will be providing its passengers with comfortable rail service in all major interchanges across NCR.
Also, RRTS will cut the travelling time by making the journey short and fast reachable. It has a 3 times faster speed than regular metros. The travel speed at which it runs is 160-180 km per hour. The rail has the capacity to cover 10 km within 1 hour.
Project Rapid Rail Phases
According to NCRTC, the planning team discovered eight corridors out of which 3 were decided namely Delhi-Meerut, Delhi-Panipat and Delhi-Alwar. Under the RRTS Phase One, the rail will be connecting these three tracks in less than 1 hour.
- Delhi - Ghaziabad - Meerut Corridor
- Delhi - Gurugram - SNB - Alwar Corridor
- Delhi - Panipat Corridor
Apart from these 3 major ways, other passages include the following
- Delhi - Faridabad - Ballabgarh - Palwal
- Ghaziabad - Khurja
- Delhi - Bahadurgarh - Rohtak
- Ghaziabad - Hapur
- Delhi - Shahdara - Baraut
Next-Generation Technology
Besides the speed and progress of the Rapid Rail, the X in the ‘RAPIDX’ name refers to the next-generation technology and the advanced version of the mobility solution. NCRTC officials told that it also indicates youth, optimism, and energy.
Talking about its design and structure, the green leaf symbol in the logo symbolizes the brand's objective which is to achieve decarbonisation. Decarbonisation implies the possible reduction of carbon. The main long-term goal of the nation is to establish a CO₂- free global economy.
The NCRTC plans to decongest or clear out the NCR region. This can be done by also decreasing the number of vehicles on the road and the effective use of green energy.
Green Energy Mode
NCRTC, a strategic partnership corporation including the Union Government and States of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh is entering into Green Energy mode. The company intends to instal solar panels on stations and repositories.
Also, the use of blended power in traction will also be encouraged as part of the project. This will be taken up gradually and lead to progress in the coming years.
NCRTC stated that 'RAPIDX' Rail will connect the people who reside in their hometowns across NCR with the national capital of Delhi. This is an amazing opportunity created through a modern, viable, convenient, fast, and safer means of travel.
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