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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Haryana asks NCRTC to ensure RRTS alignment has provision for future metro rail
The Haryana government has asked the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) to plan the alignment and signalling system of the Sarai Kale Khan-Gurugram-Behrore Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor in such a way that if a metro rail is ever built on this corridor, it can use the same track infrastructure. The state pointed out that the RRTS project in Meerut also incorporates the local metro rail. The government also said it would provide 40 acres of land to set up an RRTS depot at either Pachgaon or Dharuhera in joint ownership with NCRTC. The state gave these directions during a meeting chaired by Haryana chief minister Naib Singh Saini on May 5 to discuss the revised detailed project reports of the SNB (Sarai Kale Khan-Nimrana-Behrore) RRTS project and the Delhi-Karnal RRTS project. 'NCRTC has been directed to plan the alignment and signalling systems of the corridor in such a manner that, should a metro system be proposed in the future along alignment, the same track infrastructure may be used as has been done in Meerut. This may necessitate the provision of appropriate station designs to accommodate future metro operations,' said a letter issued by the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC). The letter said that the Haryana government also asked NCRTC on May 5 to build the RRTS depot on the SNB corridor (Delhi-Gurugram-Behrore) at the terminal station instead of midway at Dharuhera, and to plan it along the lines of the depots in the Delhi-Meerut and Delhi-Karnal RRTS projects. 'As the corridor ultimately connects to SNB in Rajasthan, it is proposed that the depot be located in Rajasthan if this alignment is ultimately finalised. The government of Rajasthan is requested to provide approximately 70 hectares of land for this purpose, especially in light of the planned extension to Alwar/Sotanala or to Jaipur, which would predominantly benefit the state of Rajasthan and its people,' the letter said. The state government said that it will retain ownership of the 40 hectares of land in Dharuhera or Panchgaon and that it shall be responsible for commercial development on it. 'It was also decided that land required by NCRTC temporarily for the construction phase shall be handed over only after the tender for construction has been floated and before the award of tender,' it added. According to the revised detailed project report (DPR), construction for the 102km corridor from Sarai Kale Khan to SNB via Gurugram is expected to begin in August 2026, with completion targeted for November 2031. The project cost is pegged at ₹35,000 crore, to be jointly borne by the government of India and the state governments of Haryana and Rajasthan. Puneet Vats, spokesperson, NCRTC, when asked about the proposal to run a metro train on the RRTS corridor, said that metro trains are already being run in the Meerut RRTS system in areas where population is densely located. 'This is for the first time that metro trains are being run in an RRTS corridor as there is no requirement for a separate track. Metro stations are at short distances and in densely populated corridors it is feasible to operationalise metro trains on same RRTS track. In SNB and Karnal projects, the same can be done depending on feasibility,' he said.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
RRTS trains start final 17km trial run in Meerut
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is implementing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, has commenced final trial runs of RRTS trains between Shatabdi Nagar and Modipuram in Meerut. Officials on Friday confirmed that this is the first time trains are running as part of passenger operations and also for trials across the entire 82km Delhi-Meerut corridor. The RRTS aims to connect Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut through high-speed trains. Of the full 82km route, 55km is already operational, covering two stations in Delhi, eight in Ghaziabad, and one in Meerut. 'We've begun trial runs on the final stretch between Shatabdi Nagar and Modipuram. A separate trial between New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi is also underway. Once both sections receive approval, we aim to make the full 82km corridor operational by June,' said Puneet Vats, chief public relations officer, NCRTC. On April 15, HT reported that trials on the final 17km Meerut section were expected to begin in early May. The 23km stretch in Meerut includes 13 stations, from Meerut (South) to Modipuram. Of this, a 6km segment—from Meerut (South) to Shatabdi Nagar—has already seen trial runs of both six-coach RRTS trains and three-coach local Metro trains since February. Both train types share the same infrastructure. 'Currently, RRTS trains are undergoing trials up to Modipuram, while local Metro trials are active between Meerut (South) and Meerut (Central). We may consider simultaneous trial runs of both in future to assess shared operations. For now, the focus is on opening both stretches under trial in Delhi and Meerut by June,' an official said. The NCRTC has so far commissioned several sections in phases: Sahibabad to Duhai (17km) on 23 October 2023; Duhai to Modinagar (North) on 6 March 2024; Modinagar (North) to Meerut (South) on 18 August 2024; and Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar (13km) on 5 January this year. RRTS trains will halt at four stations in Meerut: Meerut (South), Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram. The local Metro service, intended for short-distance city travel, will stop at all 13 stations, including Partapur, Rithani, Bhrampuri, Meerut (Central), Bhaisali, MES Colony, Daurli, Meerut (North), and Modipuram Depot. The RRTS project, estimated at ₹30,274 crore, is expected to be completed by June 2025. Once operational, it will cut the travel time between Meerut and Delhi to approximately 55 minutes.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
RRTS reaches Modipuram, final trial runs begin on Delhi-Meerut corridor
Meerut: The Namo Bharat train , part of the Regional Rapid Transit System ( RRTS ), has begun trial runs up to Modipuram — the final station on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During Thursday's run between Shatabdi Nagar and Modipuram, the train traversed Meerut's underground section for the first time, NCRTC officials said. Chief public relations officer of NCRTC, Puneet Vats, said, "Until now, trials were being conducted at both ends of the operational corridor — New Ashok Nagar to Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut South to Shatabdi Nagar. This is a historic milestone as trains are now running across the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor." He added that NCRTC would now evaluate the train's integration with various subsystems, including tracks, platform screen doors (PSDs), and the overhead power supply. Extensive trials, including high-speed tests reaching the design speed of 180 kmph, will follow in the coming days. Meanwhile, trial runs for the Meerut Metro are also underway on the Meerut South–Meerut Central stretch. For the first time in India, a local metro will share infrastructure with a regional transit system. The 23-km Meerut Metro corridor includes 18 km of elevated and 5 km of underground tracks, with 13 stations — three of them underground. The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS is the country's first such corridor and a joint venture between the central government (50%) and the governments of Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan (each holding 12.5%). The project, estimated at Rs 30,270 crore, will reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut to just 50 minutes. The corridor includes 24 stations, with 70.5 km elevated and 11.5 km underground. Vats said the corridor is expected to be fully operational by June 2025.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ghaziabad: NCRTC plans new FOB to link ISBT Kaushambi to RRTS Anand Vihar station
A foot overbridge (FOB) will be built to connect the RRTS station in Anand Vihar, Delhi with the Kaushambi ISBT across the road in Ghaziabad, officials said on Thursday. The proposed FOB will be 200-250 metres long with travelators, which are moving walkways or autowalks. Currently the two stations are separated by the Inner Ring Road, and the stretch also gets congested during peak hours. 'Anand Vihar has a high footfall. An FOB will better connect the Namo Bharat station in Anand Vihar with the ISBT in Kaushambi. It will be equipped with travelators. We have also floated a tender for the project,' said Puneet Vats, chief public relations officer of NCR transport corporation (NCRTC), the agency executing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project. The 82km-long RRTS project is in its final stages and scheduled for completion in June. It will connect Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut with the Namo Bharat trains. At present, 55km of the total corridor is operational, with Anand Vihar station emerging as a major multi-modal hub with connectivity to Metro trains, railways and ISBTs. 'The ISBT at Kaushambi and Anand Vihar are located on the Delhi-Ghaziabad border get a large footfall of passengers, including senior citizens, children, women, differently abled people and those with a lot of luggage. So an FOB with facilities is needed. With many transport systems in place at Anand Vihar, people need to get easy access,' said VK Mittal, former president of Kaushambi apartments resident welfare association. A major redevelopment is planned for the ISBT at Kaushambi in Ghaziabad, with modern facilities built over an area of 24,284sqm at a cost of ₹261 crore. NCRTC has begun construction work on another FOB near its Ghaziabad station, which is near the existing New Bus Adda station of Ghaziabad Metro's Red Line. The two stations are located near the Meerut tri-intersection roundabout, which get footfall of thousands of passengers and commuters per day. But the link between the Metro and Namo Bharat station is devoid of any FOB at present. 'The work is speeding fast for the FOB connecting Namo Bharat's Ghaziabad and metro station. The FOB will be 300 metres long with travelators. The construction work will get complete in the next three-four months but all facilities such as travelators will be built by the end of 2025,' Vats added. On Wednesday, NCRTC also announced the completion of civil construction of 280-metre long FOB connecting Namo Bharat's Sarai Kale Khan to Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi.
