India’s First RRTS Train Design Revealed! This is what the Delhi-Meerut rapid transit train will look like
New Delhi: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) unveiled the first look at the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut regional rapid transit system (RRTS) in the national capital on Friday. The 82 km long RRTS corridor will be the first of its kind in India with a design speed of 180 km / h.
According to NCRTC, a joint venture of the government of India and the states of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh with a mandate to implement the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project in the National Capital Region, the next generation RRTS . The rolling stock will be the first of its kind in India with a design speed of 180 km / h. With a stainless steel outer body, these aerodynamic RRTS trains will be lightweight and air-conditioned.
Each car will have six plug-in automatic wide doors, three on each side (business class will have four such doors, two on each side) for easy on and off. RRTS trains will have 2×2 transverse seats with adequate legroom, optimized aisle width with grab handles and grab posts for a comfortable ride for standing passengers, roof racks, charging sockets for mobile / portable devices and onboard Wi-Fi, among other computer-centric features.
“New Delhi’s iconic Lotus Temple is an epitome of sustainability as its design allows for the flow of natural light sources and air circulation. On similar lines, RRTS rolling stock will have lighting and temperature control systems to enhance the passenger experience with lower energy consumption. Equipped with modern conveniences, RRTS rolling stock will be a unique fusion of new-age technology and rich Indian heritage, “stated NCRTC.
Presenting the first look at India’s first RRTS train today, the MoHUA secretary said that environmentally friendly and energy efficient rapid transit trains will improve the quality of life in and around NCR by accelerating economic growth. The project will also create economic opportunities by reducing air pollution, carbon footprint, congestion, and accidents.
Speaking at the opening event, Vinay Kumar Singh said: “The rolling stock of India’s first RRTS has been designed with a vision to fulfill the aspirations of New India. The RRTS rolling stock will be energy efficient with approximately 30% regeneration during braking. NCRTC has awarded the rolling stock work comprehensive long-term maintenance built in by the manufacturer, thus leveraging the benefits of life cycle costing. I am confident that RRTS will prove to be the transportation backbone for the people of NCR and define a new benchmark in the transportation sector that will enable the overall growth of the region. “
Delhi to Meerut in 60 min:
The RRTS corridor will significantly reduce the travel time between Delhi-Meerut. The corridor will reduce the travel time between Delhi and Meerut by about 1/3. Travel time from Delhi to Meerut will be reduced to less than an hour from the existing 3-4 hours by road. The priority section of the corridor is scheduled to enter service in 2023, while the entire corridor will be commissioned in 2025.
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Route Map:
It is worth mentioning that NCRTC will acquire 30 sets of 6-car trains to operate regional rail services throughout the corridor and 10 sets of 3-car trains to operate local transit services in Meerut. All rolling stock for the RRTS Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor will be manufactured at Bombardier’s Savli plant in Gujarat.
Bombardier received the contract from NCRTC earlier this year to design, build and deliver the regional transit and intra-urban transit trains with comprehensive maintenance services for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut semi-high-speed rail corridor in RRTS phase 1 .
“Together with NCRTC, we are celebrating the presentation of the train design for India’s first RRTS. It will operate one of the fastest trains in India with a design speed of 180km / h, reducing travel time between Meerut and Delhi, “Bombardier Rail tweeted.
