PM Modi to inaugurate RapidX, India’s first Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS project on 20 October

PM Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) - RapidX on 20 October. The 17-kilometer priority section on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor in Ghaziabad will mark the beginning of this rapid rail service. The initial phase covers the stretch from Sahibabad to Duhai Terminal via Ghaziabad, Guldhar, and Duhai.

When the RRTS project will be completed in 2025, the Delhi-Meerut RRTS will traverse 82 kilometers in just an hour, transforming the way people travel in the region. The project is a joint venture between the Government of India and the state governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh under the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

🚨 PM Modi to inaugurate 17 km priority section of the Delhi - Meerut RRTS corridor on October 20. pic.twitter.com/16N88Z0uBu

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Construction of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor began in 2019, and the RRTS trains, similar in appearance to metro trains, come with features like luggage carriers, wider seats, ladies coach and mini-screens.

RapidX’s 82-kilometer journey from Delhi to Meerut will take less than an hour, offering a high-speed ranging 160-180 kmph, high-frequency, safe, reliable, comfortable, and eco-friendly public transit option. Ticket prices will range from a minimum of Rs 15 to a maximum of Rs 160. PM Modi will purchase the first ticket for the RapidX.

A milestone for Indian Railways

• The RRTS is a first-of-its-kind project for India, marking a significant advancement in rail infrastructure
• The project is being developed under the Multi-Model Integrated Transportation System
• The six-coach rapid rail trains have been entirely manufactured in Gujarat, India

A new era of rapid transit

• The inauguration of the RapidX India’s first RRTS marks the beginning of a new era in India's transportation landscape
• It showcases India's commitment to developing world-class infrastructure
• The RRTS is expected to set a benchmark for future rapid transit projects across the country