Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS: Priority Section To Open For Passengers On Oct 21

The 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is slated to be opened for passengers on October 21, a day after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is slated to be opened for passengers on October 21, a day after its inauguration, official sources said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate this section on October 20.

Priority Section Details

The priority section, between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot, has five stations -- Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai Depot. Passenger services are slated to begin from October 21 morning. RAPIDX trains will be operational between 6 am and 11 pm. Initially, trains will be available every 15 minutes, though the frequency can be increased on a requirement basis in the future, an official source said.

RAPIDX Trains

Every RAPIDX train will have six coaches, including a premium coach. One coach in every RAPIDX train is reserved for women, it is the coach next to the premium coach. Also, there are reserved seats for women, specially-abled, and senior citizens in other coaches, the sources said.

About RRTS

The under-construction Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor, being built for a semi-high-speed regional rail service named RAPIDX by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), is a joint venture company of the Centre with the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The NCRTC has been tasked to oversee the construction of India's first RRTS, between Delhi and Meerut.

The entire 82.15 km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS is targeted to be operational by June 2025. RRTS trains feature several commuter-centric facilities such as overhead luggage racks, Wi-Fi, and mobile and laptop charging facilities at every seat.

Safety Features

According to officials, the trains have been designed and manufactured based on International Safety Standards and have fire detection systems for internal as well as external fire.

The opening of the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is a significant milestone in the development of India's first RRTS. The new service will provide a fast, reliable, and comfortable mode of transportation for commuters traveling between Delhi and Meerut.