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Delhi-NCR RRTS – Information

Delhi Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is semi-high speed rail system under construction by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation  (NCRTC) to connect Delhi with its distant suburbs via 8 lines, referred to as Smart Lines, with trains running at a max speed of 160 km/hr.

The objective of this system is to reduce dependence of commuters on road based transportation and enhance regional connectivity within the National Capital Region. Within Delhi, the RRTS system will largely run underground, connect to the Delhi Metro Rail system and provide locals with a faster alternative option to reach their destination (Eg. nonstop service between Sarai Kale Khan – Kashmere Gate on the Delhi – Panipat line).

Equivalent systems in the rest of the world include London’s Crossrail, Paris’ RER and Munich’s S-Bahn systems. The RRTS system’s Delhi – Meerut RRTS Line is being financed partly through an official development assistance (ODA) loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

The project is currently in the construction stage, with work first beginning on the 82.15 km Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Line. Out of this, the 17 km Sahibabad – Ghaziabad – Guldhar – Duhai section has been prioritized, and is expected to open in 2023. Bids for the construction of the Gurgaon section of the 164 km Delhi – SNB – Alwar RRTS Line were invited in November 2019 and the first contract was awarded in April 2020.

Key Figures

  • Operational: 0 km 
  • Under Construction: 82.15 km 
  • Approved: 209 km 
  • Proposed: 700 km (approx.)

System Specifications

· Design Speed: 180 kmph

· Operational Speed: 160 kmph

· Average Speed: 100 kmph

· Track Gauge Standard Gauge – 1435 mm

· Rolling Stock: Aerodynamic, 3.2 m wide x 22 m long, stainless steel / aluminum body (Alstom will supply 210 coaches for the Delhi – Meerut line)

· Signaling: European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 of ERTMS

· Traction: 1 x 25 KV AC overhead catenary (OHE)

· Seating Arrangement: Transverse

· Classes: Economy and Business (1 coach per train)

RRTS Phase 1 Lines (349 kms)

A task force established by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) has prioritized the construction of 3 routes as early bird lines:

Line-1: Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS: View Detailed Info

· Length: 82.15 km

· Type: Elevated & Underground

· Depot: Duhai EPE and Modipuram

· Number of Stations: 22

· Station Names: Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar, Anand Vihar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai (EPE), Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North, Meerut South, Partapur, Rithani, Shatabdi Nagar, Brahmapuri, Meerut Central, Bhaisali, Begum Pul, MES Colony, Daurli, Meerut North and Modipuram

Line-2: Delhi – Gurgaon – SNB – Alwar RRTS: View Detailed Info

· Length: 199 km

· Main-line: Delhi – SNB – Alwar (164 km)

· Spur Line: SNB – Sotanala (35 km)

· Type: Elevated & Underground

· Depot: Dharuhera, Alwar

· Number of Stations: 22

· Stations on Main-Line (18): Sarai Kale Khan, Jor Bagh (INA), Munirka, Aerocity, Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon Sector 17, Rajiv Chowk, Kherki Daula, Manesar, Panchgaon, Bilaspur Chowk, Dharuhera Depot, MBIR, Rewari, Bawal, Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behrod (SNB), Khairthal, Alwar

· Stations on Spur Line (4) : Shahjahanpur, Neemrana, Behror, Sotanala

Line-3: Delhi – Sonipat – Panipat RRTS (103 km): View Detailed Info

· Length: 103 km

· Type: Elevated & Underground

· Depots: Murthal & Panipat

· Number of Stations: 16

· Station Names: Sarai Kale Khan, Indraprastha, Kashmere Gate, Burari Crossing, Mukarba Chowk, Alipur, Kundli, KMP Interchange, RGEU, Murthal, Barhi, Gannaur, Samalkha, Panipat South, Panipat North, Panipat Depot

RRTS Future Phase 2 Lines

· Delhi – Faridabad – Ballabhgarh – Palwal (60 km)

· Ghaziabad – Bullandshahr – Khurja (83 km)

· Delhi – Bahadurgarh – Rohtak  (70 km; Future extension planned to Hisar)

· Ghaziabad – Hapur (57 km)

· Delhi – Shahadra – Baghpat – Baraut (56 km)


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