Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (Delhi–Meerut RRTS) project is India's first rapid transportation system. Prime Minister Narendra Modi successfully inaugurated the RRTS project on October 20 in Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh. He flagged off the RapidX train, known as NaMo Bharat. The RRTS project is expected to improve regional connectivity substantially.
🚨 PM Modi flags off India's fastest mode of transport 'Namo Bharat' RRTS train phase 1. pic.twitter.com/Yji5Kr4k7V
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VIDEO | PM Modi buys the first ticket as he inaugurates the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad. pic.twitter.com/N6GhuTDZMI
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There are five stations on the priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot- Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai Depot. According to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), this is the fare chart for passengers:
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How to Buy Tickets?
You can buy the tickets via:
- RAPIDX Connect: The RAPIDX Connect smartphone application allows you to purchase digital QR code-based tickets.
- National Common Mobility Card (NCMC): Any card that is compatible with the NCMC can be used to travel. NCMC cards can be recharged with a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $2,000.
- Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs): At the stations, you may purchase paper QR code-based travel tickets from Ticket Vending Machines. These devices may also be used to recharge your NCMC card.
- Ticket Counters: Ticket counters at stations sell paper QR code-based travel tickets.
Additionally, ticket vending machines equipped with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) have been deployed for purchasing paper QR code-based tickets and recharging the NCMC.
About the project
1- It is a semi-high-speed rail corridor which will connect Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut upon its completion.
2- The corridor is 82.15 km long (68.03 km elevated and 14.12 km underground) and will cover the distance between Delhi and Meerut in an hour approximately.
3- The project will be executed by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), under joint ownership between the Central and the State Governments.
4- The Bombardier Transportation of India will manufacture the trains set at its plant in Gujarat.
5- The project will have coaches that can attain a speed of 160 km per hour.
6- 30 RRTS train sets will be operational for the regional services and will have a total of 6 coaches while 10 RRTS train sets will be operational for city services in Meerut and will have a total of 3 coaches.
7- The RRTS corridor will have 22 stations-- 16 regional stations and 6 stations in Meerut.
8- The project will connect the Delhi Metro, bus and railway stations, facilitating people to change from one public transport to another.
9- The RRTS project aims at building a network of high-speed commuter rail lines connecting Delhi and the adjoining cities.
10- The corridor is expected to be operational by the year 2025.
11- The project will be financed in four tranches-- August 2020 to May 2025.
Cost of the Project
The government will provide $1.89 billion while the ADB will invest $1 billion in the project. The total cost of the project will be $3.94 billion.
Advantages of the Project
1- The project will provide safe, reliable and seamless transit between Delhi and the adjoining cities.
2- It will also provide efficient and integrated transport solutions.
3- The project will ensure Universal Access and will also reduce the issues of congestion, air pollution and will promote sustainable development in the region.
RRTS Corridors
Under the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, 8 corridors were identified. Out of these 8 corridors, 3 were prioritized under the NCR Regional Plan 2021. These are as follows:
1- Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut
2- Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar
3- Delhi-Panipat
About ADB
ADB is the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on December 19, 1966, and is headquartered in the Philippines. ADB has approved $1 billion for the construction of the modern, high-speed Delhi-Meerut RRTS in India.
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