The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced that the trial operations for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, specifically at New Ashok Nagar-Sahibabad stations, is nearly over. This significant phase of the RRTS project will be ready completely by January 2025. Trial runs are going satisfactorily. The completion of major station works marks the culmination of this much-awaited line in a great way.
Key Developments and Features of the RRTS Corridor
New Ashok Nagar Multi-Modal Station
The New Ashok Nagar station will be built as a multi-modal transport hub with an integrated link to the Delhi Metro Blue Line. Hence, it is designed strategically in such a manner that commuters can easily make a transit. Besides, the construction of the 90-meter foot overbridge would link the RRTS New Ashok Nagar station to the Ashok Nagar Metro station nearby.
After going online, the New Ashok Nagar station will become a connectivity hub for RRTS and Delhi Metro services, thus becoming a prime node in the capital city’s transit network.
Parking Facilities for Commuters
To comfort the passengers, New Ashok Nagar station will have around 1,200 separate parking space for vehicles that would include cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. Free 10-minute parking facility will be available for the passengers, which would help the users of pick-and-drop facilities.
Anand Vihar RRTS Station to be Developed as a Major Transit HUB
This underground Anand Vihar RRTS station will be one of the most active transit points on the corridor. This station will connect directly with two metro lines: Blue and Pink, and will have the connection with Anand Vihar Railway Station as well as with two Inter-State Bus Terminals in each direction toward Delhi and towards Kaushambi of Uttar Pradesh. Anand Vihar is all set to become a model for multi-modal connectivity by integrating transport modes.
The Anand Vihar station is near completion, and it will open with the completion of the RRTS corridor.
Expansion of the RRTS Corridor
The RRTS corridor currently stands at 42 kilometers, but it will expand to 54 kilometers with the New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar stations. It will give passengers faster traveling options and enhance connectivity within Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut.
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It is going to cut down on the time consumed by travel through it. The journey time on a direct line between Meerut South and New Ashok Nagar would be just about 35-40 minutes, hence saving time for people travelling between Delhi to Meerut.
Impact on the connectivity of Delhi, Ghaziabad, Meerut through RRTS
The RRTS is a game-changer for commuters in the National Capital Region (NCR). Once completed, the full RRTS corridor will connect Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut’s Modipuram in under an hour, a drastic reduction from the current travel time. This will not only improve travel efficiency but also boost economic activity by connecting key urban and industrial hubs more quickly.
Expected Operational Dates
The New Ashok Nagar as well as Anand Vihar stations are currently under completion and will be in functional operation by January 2025. After its construction, passengers traveling between Meerut and Noida and traveling to Delhi, will reach their destinations fast and would be highly connected by the corridor of RRTS.
Conclusion: Enhancing Connectivity for Future Growth
The completion of the trial runs and operational launch of RRTS stations will significantly improve connectivity in the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut region in the near future. This is not only a step to reduce travel time but also a giant leap forward in India’s transport infrastructure development. As both the stations approach completion, they would play a crucial role in shaping the future of urban transit in the NCR region, with quicker, efficient, and seamless travel for thousands of commuters.
Multi-modal connectivity, increased parking facilities, and improved transit times are going to give a facelift to the transportation landscape in one of India’s busiest regions.
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Economic Times, Link to article
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