Context: The Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor between Delhi and Meerut is nearing full operationalisation.
Relevance of the Topic : Prelims: Key Features of Delhi-Merrut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System
- The Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS is India’s first regional rapid rail project.
- The Namo Bharat corridor is the first of several RRTS lines planned to connect parts of the National Capital Region.
Key Features:
- The Delhi-Meerut corridor covers a total length of 82 kilometres.
- The corridor will enable passengers to travel from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Meerut in under one hour.
- At present, a 55-kilometre stretch from New Ashok Nagar on the Delhi border to Meerut South is operational. The remaining stretch will be inaugurated soon.
- The trains are capable of reaching a top operational speed of 160 kilometres per hour.
- The project has been developed at a cost of over ₹30,000 crore.
- The system has been implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).
Benefits and Significance:
The corridor currently sees a daily ridership of 60,000 and once fully operational it is expected to take one lakh cars off the road.
- Expected to reduce travel time and ease congestion between Delhi and nearby urban centres.
- Reduce air pollution and cut carbon emissions, thus contributing to sustainable mobility.