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Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-kilometre section of the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, connecting Sahibabad in Ghaziabad to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi. This marks the expansion of the operational stretch to 55 km, reducing travel time between Delhi and Meerut to just 40 minutes.
Key Highlights
Inauguration Details:
PM Modi boarded the train from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar and booked a QR ticket via UPI.
The inauguration included the first underground section of the corridor, featuring Anand Vihar as a major transit hub.
Operational Stretch:
The corridor now spans 55 km with 11 stations, including 6 km of underground track.
Passenger operations on the new section commenced at 5 pm, with trains available every 15 minutes.
Features of the RRTS Corridor:
Stations: 16 Namo Bharat stations, with additional 9 stations for the Meerut Metro.
Connectivity: Interchanges with Delhi Metro’s Blue and Pink Lines at Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar.
Fare: Rs 150 for a standard coach and Rs 225 for a premium coach (New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South).
Future Developments:
Further sections, including New Ashok Nagar to Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut South to Modipuram, will become operational by June.
The full corridor will span 82 km from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram, Meerut.
Significance
Environmental Impact: Projected to remove over 1 lakh private vehicles from roads, reducing carbon emissions by 2.5 lakh tonnes annually.
Commuter Benefits: Reduces travel time by one-third, enhancing convenience for over 50 lakh commuters already served.
Economic and Urban Connectivity: Strengthens Delhi-Meerut integration with transformative transit solutions.
Note:
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Key Features and Benefits
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