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The 13 km-long section of the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) connecting New Ashok Nagar (Delhi) to Sahibabad (U.P.) is now complete and will soon open to the public.
What is RRTS
Background:
In 2005, a government task force was formed to create a comprehensive transportation plan for the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
This plan called the Integrated Transport Plan for NCR 2032, identified a need for a special rapid transit system to connect major cities within the region.
The task force identified 8 corridors and prioritized three corridors for this "Regional Rapid Transit System" (RRTS): Delhi-Meerut, Delhi-Panipat, and Delhi-Alwar.
RRTS:
RRTS is a brand-new mode of public transportation designed specifically for the NCR.
Delhi-Meerut corridor RRTS is a rail-based, semi-high-speed, high-frequency commuter transit system.
The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor has a total length of 82-km long, with 22 stations.
Advantages of RRTS:
Unlike traditional railways or metros, RRTS trains will travel at much faster speeds (over 160 km/h) and carry a large number of passengers
High-frequency operations with trains every 15 minutes.
RRTS trains operate on a separate, elevated track, free from traffic congestion on roads, ensuring reliable travel times.
RRTS is estimated to significantly reduce air pollution in the region, by encouraging more people to use public transportation
Improved connectivity will lead to more balanced economic development across the NCR, creating opportunities in various cities
RRTS serves as a model for developing efficient public transport systems in other Indian cities.
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