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19/10/23 05:52 AM IST

India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)

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  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the priority section of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad RapidX Station, Uttar Pradesh.
About RRTS
  • The 17 Km priority section of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor that will be inaugurated, will connect Sahibabad to ‘Duhai Depot’ with stations at Ghaziabad, Guldhar and Duhai on the way.
  • To transform regional connectivity in the country through construction of new world class transport infrastructure, the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project is being developed.
  • RRTS is a new rail-based, semi-high-speed, high-frequency commuter transit system.
  • With a design speed of 180 Kmph, RRTS is a transformational, regional development initiative, which is designed to provide high-speed trains for intercity commuting every 15 minutes, which can go up to a frequency of every 5 minutes as per requirement.
  • A total of eight RRTS corridors have been identified to be to be developed in NCR, out of which three corridors have been prioritised to be implemented in Phase-I including Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut Corridor; Delhi – Gurugram – SNB – Alwar Corridor; and Delhi – Panipat Corridor.
  • The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS being developed at a cost of more than Rs 30,000 crore, and will connect Delhi to Meerut in less than an hour of travel time going through the urban centres of Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, and Modinagar.
  • RRTS being developed in the country, is a state-of-the-art regional mobility solution, and is comparable to the best in the world.
  • It will provide safe, reliable and modern intercity commuting solutions in the country.
  • In line with PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, the RRTS network will have extensive multi-modal-integration with Railway stations, Metro stations, Bus services etc.
  • Such transformative regional mobility solutions will boost economic activity in the region; provide improved access to employment, education & healthcare opportunities; and help in significant reduction of vehicular congestion & air pollution.
Features
  • The train has five standard coaches, with one reserved for women, and a premium coach.
  • While a ticket for a seat in the standard coach costs ₹20, passengers have to shell out double that amount to enjoy a ride in the premium coach.
  • End-to-end travel in a standard coach will cost a total of ₹50 and ₹100 in the premium coach.
  • Travel is free for children whose height is below 90 cm.
  • Multiple entry/exit points have been provided on either side of the road at every station. A foot overbridge has been constructed for those who wish to cross the road to take a train ride or reach the bus terminal.
  • QR code-based paper tickets can be purchased from ticket counters or ticket vending machines (TVMs) installed at the stations using currency notes, bank cards, or unified payments interface (UPI).
  • The TVMs can also be used to recharge National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC).
  • The RRTS will allow commuters to use any NCMC card from the first day of operations.
  • Commuters can also travel by purchasing a QR code-based digital ticket using the RAPIDX Connect mobile application.
  • The platforms are equipped with public address systems that will announce the arrival of upcoming trains, route maps of the multiple stops, and a detailed action plan to evacuate commuters during emergencies.
  • All stations have diaper changing stations, separate restrooms for women, and first aid kits.
  • For medical emergencies, ambulance services can be availed through centralised accident and trauma services.
  • Women are expected to comprise 50% of the staff at all stations.
Source- PIB

 

 

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