Delhi-Meerut RRTS RapidX Train: PM Modi Flags Off India's First Semi-High Speed Train — Namo Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially inaugurated the first segment of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), known as 'NaMo Bharat,' on the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor. This milestone marks the launch of the 17 km priority section, connecting Sahibabad to the 'Duhai Depot.' The foundation stone for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor was laid by the Prime Minister on March 8, 2019.

The RRTS is a groundbreaking rail-based, semi-high-speed, high-frequency commuter transit system designed to provide rapid intercity commuting services at 15-minute intervals, boasting a design speed of 180 km/h. The National Capital Region (NCR) has identified eight RRTS corridors for development, with three corridors prioritized for Phase-I implementation: Delhi - Ghaziabad - Meerut Corridor, Delhi - Gurugram - SNB - Alwar Corridor, and Delhi - Panipat Corridor.

Prime Minister Modi personally acquired the first ticket for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad.

German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, commented on the project's significance in terms of climate change and environmental protection, emphasizing that public transport would reduce road traffic and contribute to a carbon-free environment. He noted that Germany and India have forged the Green & Sustainable Partnership for Development, which aligns with these goals.

The entire corridor's development comes at a cost exceeding Rs 30,000 crore and will enable travel from Delhi to Meerut in less than an hour, passing through urban centers like Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, and Modinagar.

The RRTS trains bear a resemblance to metro trains but are equipped with additional features such as luggage carriers and mini-screens. This high-speed, high-frequency, safe, reliable, comfortable, and environmentally friendly public transit system will cover the 82 km stretch from Delhi to Meerut in less than 60 minutes. Ticket prices are expected to range from a minimum fare of Rs 15 to Rs 20, with a maximum fare of up to Rs 160.