Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Source: PIB
GS III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc
Overview
- What is a RRTS?
- About Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor
Why in the News?
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad RapidX Station, Uttar Pradesh.
What is a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)?
- In line with the vision to transform regional connectivity in the country through the 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.
- It 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.
- Three corridors have been prioritised to be implemented in Phase I including
- Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut Corridor
- Delhi – Gurugram – SNB – Alwar Corridor
- Delhi – Panipat Corridor
- RRTS being developed in the country, is a state-of-the-art regional mobility solution.
- It 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.
How Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) will Help?
- Such transformative regional mobility solutions will boost economic activity in the region
- Provide improved access to employment, education & healthcare opportunities
- Help in a significant reduction of vehicular congestion & air pollution.
About Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor
- The 17 Km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor will connect Sahibabad to Duhai Depot with stations at Ghaziabad, Guldhar and Duhai on the way.
- The foundation stone for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor was laid on 8th March 2019.
- The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS being developed at a cost of more than Rs 30,000 crore
- It will connect Delhi to Meerut in less than an hour of travel time going through the urban centres of Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, and Modinagar.
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