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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
RRTS corridor set for early July inauguration as final trials conclude
Meerut: With the successful completion of a full-scale trial run, the country's first high-speed Namo Bharat project -- worth Rs 30,270 crore -- is expected to be inaugurated in the first week of July. The service will cover an 82 km stretch from Pallav Puram in Meerut to Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi in under an hour. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced that the project has successfully conducted a full-length timetable trial run between Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram. During these trials, the Namo Bharat trains operated at their maximum operational speed of 160 km/h and stopped at every station. In a first for India, the Meerut Metro also ran simultaneously on the same infrastructure. According to NCRTC sources, while finishing touches continue at stations, the entry and exit points have been completed. "Once security clearances are granted, which is expected to take about a week, it will only be a matter of time before the corridor becomes fully operational," said Puneet Vats, CPRO, NCRTC. He added, "At present, a 4.5 km stretch between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, and roughly 23 km between Meerut South and Modipuram in Meerut, remain to be operational. Meanwhile, work is progressing round-the-clock on the 23 km Meerut Metro section, which includes 13 stations (18 km elevated and 5 km underground)." The foundation stone for the project was laid in March 2019, and construction began in June that year. The first phase, a priority 17 km stretch from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, became operational on Oct 20, 2023. Since then, other sections have been inaugurated in a phased manner. Currently, 55 km of the corridor, with 11 stations, is operational.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Namo Bharat trains complete trial run in less than an hour at 160 kmph speed; full 82-km corridor to open soon
Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Soon you may be able to zip between Delhi and Meerut in just an hour at 160 kmph on Namo Bharat trains. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has successfully completed the scheduled trial run of Namo Bharat trains on Sunday, covering the entire 82-km corridor from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The trains completed the journey in under an hour while halting at all stations, marking a major operational milestone in India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). 'This marks a significant operational milestone in the implementation of India's first Namo Bharat corridor, connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut,' NCRTC said in a statement. During the trial, Namo Bharat trains ran at their maximum operational speed of 160 km per hour. Meerut Metro trains also ran parallel to the train, with both systems completing their respective trials smoothly. Officials highlighted that this is the first time in India that local metro services are being operated on shared infrastructure with high-speed regional trains. Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Currently, a 55-km stretch with 11 stations is open to the public. Work is ongoing on the remaining 4.5 km in Delhi (between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar) and a 23-km section in Meerut (between Meerut South and Modipuram). The Meerut segment includes the Meerut Metro, which features 13 stations—18 km elevated and 5 km underground. A key highlight of the corridor is the deployment of the ETCS Level 3 hybrid signalling system over an LTE backbone, the first such implementation in the world. This advanced signalling system has been integrated with platform screen doors (PSDs) at every station and performed without fault during the trial, according to NCRTC. The successful full-corridor trial is seen as a crucial step toward full commissioning of the Namo Bharat corridor, enhancing connectivity across the National Capital Region.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NCRTC completes trial run of Namo Bharat train from Delhi to Meerut
Synopsis NCRTC achieved a milestone with successful trial runs of Namo Bharat trains across the entire 82 km Delhi-Meerut corridor, completed in under an hour. Meerut Metro trains also underwent successful tests alongside. This marks progress towards full operation, featuring an advanced signalling system and platform screen doors. Currently, 55 km is operational, with remaining sections undergoing final touches.
India Today
23-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Namo Bharat trains achieve 160 kph operational speed during successful rial-run
NCRTC has successfully conducted a full-length timetable trial run of Namo Bharat trains between Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram, completing the journey in under an hour. Meerut Metro trains were also running simultaneously with Namo Bharat trains during the trials and the systems performed perfectly. This marks a significant operational milestone in the implementation of India's first Namo Bharat corridor, connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and the trial, Namo Bharat trains ran seamlessly at the maximum operational speed of 160 kmph across the entire 82-km stretch. The trains made stops at every station from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram and covered the entire distance in less than one hour, adhering to the planned schedule targeted by NCRTC. The advanced ETCS Level 3 Hybrid signalling system over LTE backbone deployed on the corridor, a global first, performed flawlessly, along with the Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) installed at every station. This successful run underscores system readiness and represents a firm step forward towards full-scale present, 55 km of the corridor with 11 stations is already operational for commuters. Trial runs, along with final finishing works, are progressing rapidly on the remaining sections i.e. 4.5 km between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, and about 23 km between Meerut South and Modipuram in Meerut. advertisementThis milestone signifies a crucial advancement toward the full commissioning of the entire runs of the Meerut Metro are also underway on the stretch between Meerut South and Modipuram Depot. This is the first time in the country that local metro services will be provided on the same infrastructure as the Namo Bharat trains. The 23-km Meerut Metro stretch, comprising 13 stations, includes 18 km of elevated and 5 km of underground sections.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
NCRTC conducts full-length trial of RRTS train from Delhi to Meerut
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on Sunday successfully conducted a full-length timetable trial of the Namo Bharat train service between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and Modipuram in Meerut, completing the 82-kilometre journey in under an hour. The trains achieved a maximum operational speed of 160 kmph. (HT Photo) According to officials, the trains achieved a maximum operational speed of 160 kmph, stopping at every station on the corridor while maintaining schedule adherence. 'This marks a significant operational milestone in the implementation of India's first Namo Bharat corridor, connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut,' NCRTC said in a statement. During Sunday's trial, Meerut Metro trains also ran simultaneously on the same infrastructure, and all systems 'performed as per expectations', NCRTC said. Officials said this is the first time in the country that local metro services are being operated on shared infrastructure with high-speed trains. NCRTC officials highlighted that travel times, which earlier took hours, have now been reduced to minutes. 'People can now work in cities like Delhi, Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, and Modinagar while continuing to live in their hometowns, closer to their families,' an official said. The hybrid signalling system and Platform Screen Doors (PSDs), installed at every station, were also tested and 'performed flawlessly', NCRTC added. At present, 11 stations are operational on the 55-km stretch from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South. Trial runs and finishing works are ongoing on the remaining 4.5 km in Delhi and 23 km in Meerut, the latter housing the 13-station Meerut Metro segment, which includes 18 km elevated and 5 km underground. [SOME DETAILS ABOUT FULL OPERATIONS OR WHEN PUBLIC SERVICE WILL BEGIN ON THE FULL CORRIDOR, IF AVAILABLE]
