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Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Inauguration details Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-kilometer section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor today, connecting Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi. During the event, Modi also rode on a Namo Bharat train from Sahibabad station to New Ashok Nagar station, engaging with children and other passengers during the journey. RRTS: India's first semi-high-speed With this launch, the Delhi section of the RRTS, India’s first semi-high-speed urban transit system, is now operational.
The 55-kilometer RRTS corridor between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South, featuring 11 stations, has officially opened. Passenger operations are set to begin at 5 pm, with trains running at 15-minute intervals. Delhi-Meerut RRTS fare Traveling between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South costs Rs 150 for a standard coach and Rs 225 for a premium coach.
Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail new stretch & features The newly inaugurated 13-kilometer stretch features two key stations: Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar. Anand Vihar integrates with Delhi Metro’s Blue and Pink lines, Indian Railways, and inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs). Commuter convenience is enhanced with facilities like escalators, lifts, and dedicated entry points.
Footbridge connectivity At New Ashok Nagar, a footbridge connects the metro and rapid rail stations, with additional footbridges planned to link nearby areas, including Chilla Village and Mayur Vihar Extension. An NCR Transport Corporation (NCRTC) official confirmed, “Two more footbridges will be constructed—one connecting Chilla Village and Mayur Vihar Extension, and another near the ancient Shiv Temple—to improve accessibility for local residents.” Underground connectivity and trial runs The newly operational segment includes a 6-kilometer underground stretch beginning at Vaishali and emerging near New Ashok Nagar.
Anand Vihar is the only underground station in this section, though future expansions in Meerut will add three more underground stations. Trial runs for this stretch commenced in October, confirming operational readiness. This segment complements the existing Sahibabad-Meerut South service, which spans 42 kilometers.
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