The Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (Delhi–Meerut RRTS) is an Шаблон:Cvt long rapid rail corridor that will connect Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut. It is one of the three rapid rail corridors planned under Phase I of the RapidX project managed by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). Designed to allow a maximum speed of Шаблон:Cvt, the distance between Delhi and Meerut will be covered in less than 60 minutes. The project is being executed at a cost of Шаблон:INRConvert. It will have 14 stations and two depots at Duhai and Modipuram.[1][2][3][4]
The foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime MinisterNarendra Modi in March 2019, and construction began in June 2019.[5][6] The project's first phase, or the Шаблон:Cvt-long priority corridor from Sahibabad to Duhai, was expected to become operational by March 2023.[7] However, due to pending works in some stations, especially in Ghaziabad, it got delayed. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 October 2023, and the rest of the entire Шаблон:Cvt-long corridor will be opened by June 2025.[8][9]
The NCRTC planned for the Шаблон:Cvt long priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai to begin regular operations by March 2023.[12] The entire Шаблон:Cvt long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is expected be operational by June 2025.[8]
The project was chosen ahead of Delhi–Alwar and Delhi–Panipat projects due to high frequency of travellers and traffic between Delhi and Meerut, to execute the project and reduce pollution, congestion and risk of accidents.[16]
Route
Of the entire length, Шаблон:Cvt is elevated, Шаблон:Cvt is underground.[1] and Шаблон:Cvt will be at grade for connections to two depots to be located at Duhai and Modipuram. In densely populated areas of Delhi and Meerut the route will be underground including near the Yamuna river.[3] The entire route is designed for a maximum speed of Шаблон:Cvt, with an operating speed of Шаблон:Cvt.[17][18] The average speed (when taking stops into account) will be approximately Шаблон:Cvt.[18]
The Delhi-Meerut corridor starts from Sarai Kale Khan station in Delhi. The corridor will pass through areas of Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut; terminating at Modipuram in Meerut.[1][3]
The Шаблон:Cvt long Sahibabad - Meerut South section, including Duhai Depot, is expected to become operational by January 2024, the Шаблон:Cvt Hazrat Nizamuddin - Sahibabad in January 2024 and the remaining Шаблон:Cvt Meerut South - Modipuram in July 2024.[3]
The Meerut Metro line 1 which was also supposed to be constructed has been merged to run on the same track as Delhi Meerut RRTS to save cost since, there was overlap and routes of the both the transit system.[20]
The stations in Meerut Metro are - Meerut South, Partapur, Rithiani, Shatabdi Nagar, Brahmpuri, Meerut Central, Bhaisali, Begumpul, MES colony, Daurli, Meerut North, Modipuram, Modipuram Depot.
It will also have interchanges with the RRTS system at Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul and Modipuram stations.[21]
Key features
Файл:Delhi Meerut RRTS and Metro Map.pngDelhi Meerut RRTS MapMulti-Modal Integration: RRTS stations will be integrated with various modes of transport like Airports, Railway Stations, Inter-State Bus Terminals, Delhi Metro Stations etc. It will facilitate the movement of commuters between modes.[22]
Platform Screen Doors: All of the RRTS stations will have platform screen doors for enhanced commuter safety.[23]
The implementation of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is expected to shift the modal share in favour of public transport from 37% to 63% in the region, which is projected to result in a reduction in traffic.[24]
The NCRTC has divided the Civil Construction work of Delhi-Meerut RRTS (22 stations and 2 Depots) into 08 (eight) packages. The list of all construction contract is as follows:[28]
Pre–Engineered (PEB) Steel Roof Structure for 12 stations in 2 lots
URC Constructions (3 firms had bid)
Pkg-13
22,000 MT of Head Hardened Rails
ArcelorMittal España
Pkg-14
Track fastening system for ballastless track
Schwihag
Pkg-15
Standard Gauge 60 Kg UIC Turnouts and Scissors Cross over
Voestalpine VAE VKN India Pvt. Ltd.
Pkg-16
Rails for Duhai & Modipuram depots and Jangpura Stabling Yard
• Lot-1: 2000 MT of UIC 60/60E-1/60 KG 1080 Grade Head Hardened Rails
• Lot-2: 4000 MT of 60 KG 880 Grade Rail Class-A
Financial bids opened Dec 18 – results awaited
Pkg-17
Track-work
Larsen & Toubro Limited (Transportation and Infrastructure Independent Company)
Pkg-18
Rail Grinding Machine
Tender Cancelled
Pkg-19
Electrification (receiving substations (RSS) and traction overhead equipment (OHE))
IRCON International
Pkg-20
No Information Available
No Information Available
Pkg-21
Escalators
Schindler India Private Ltd. – Schindler (China) Elevator Company Ltd. JV
Pkg-22
Elevators
Otis Elevator Company (India) Ltd. – Otis Elevator (China) Company Ltd. JV
Pkg-23
Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS), Environmental Control System (ECS)
STRABAG International
Pkg-24
Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Signalling and Train Control and Telecommunication Systems
Alstom Transport India
Pkg-25
Design, manufacture, supply, testing & commissioning of 210 standard gauge coaches
Bombardier Transportation
Pkg-26A
Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System – Systems Integrator
Datamatics Global Services – AEP Ticketing solutions (DM-AEP-26A JV)
Pkg-26B
Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System – Financial Institution
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd.
Pkg-27
Platform Screen Doors (PSD) System
NCRTC – BEL signed MOU
Pkg-M2
Catenary Maintenance Vehicle And Engineering Maintenance Vehicle
PTL – Royal JV
Pkg-M5
Fully Automatic CNC under Floor wheel Lathe Machine
HYT Engineering Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Pkg-M7
Construction of Emergency Evacuation System including connecting Foot Over Bridge from track level to road level at various locations
Quality Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
Note: Package-1 and Package-2 are part of the priority section on Delhi-Meerut RRTS.
Signalling and train control system
The NCRTC has decided to equip the line with ETCS L2 signalling. Tenders for its procurement were invited on 17 April 2020[29] and Alstom was awarded the contract worth approximately Шаблон:INRConvert in January 2021.[30]
Nokia partnered with Alstom to implement the 4.9G/LTE private wireless network to support the ETCS L2 signalling. This is the first time in the world that an LTE network is being used along with ETCS L2 signalling.[31]
Rolling stock
On 1 May 2020, Alstom (then Bombardier Transportation before it was acquired by Alstom in January 2021[32]) emerged as the lowest bidder among a group of three bidders to supply and maintain 210 coaches for a 15 year period, with a price bid of Шаблон:INRConvert. The 210 coaches include 180 coaches (30 six-car trains) for RRTS and 30 coaches (10 three-car trains) for Meerut Metro.[33][34]
In September 2020, the NCRTC first unveiled the RRTS train, the design of which is inspired by the Lotus Temple. Designed in Hyderabad, the trains have a design speed of Шаблон:Cvt and an operational speed of Шаблон:Cvt. Each fully air-conditioned, six-car trainset will be able to carry 1750 passengers and will have one premium coach and one coach reserved for women.[35][34] It is compatible with a host of train protection systems like automatic train protection (ATP) and automatic train control (ATC) systems and also has features like regenerative braking.[34]
The entire rolling stock will be manufactured in India, at Alstom's plant in Savli, Gujarat.[36][37] Manufacturing began in July 2021[38] and the first trainset was delivered to NCRTC in May 2022.[34]
Oct 2020: Civil construction work on about Шаблон:Cvt between Sahibabad and Shatabdi Nagar was in progress.[44]
Feb 2021: The construction of the Anand Vihar Station of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor began.[45]
Apr 2021: Track laying started for the Ghaziabad section of the corridor.[46]
Jun 2021: The first elevated section pier (namely for the Sarai Kale Khan section) is constructed.[47]
Jun 2021: Construction work on the first part of the underground portion of began (in Anand Vihar).[48]
Jul 2021: The piers were completed for the Шаблон:Cvt elevated stretch.[49]
Jul 2021: Alstom began manufacturing 210 trains. These will be manufactured in Alstom's manufacturing plant in Savli, Gujarat.[50]
Aug 2021: It was announced that 650 hectares of land between Guldhar and Duhai RRTS Stations will be developed as a commercial, residential and industrial hub.[51]
Aug 2021: Construction work on the second underground section began in Meerut.[52]
Oct 2021: Tenders was issued for the construction of the Modipuram depot.[53]
Dec 2021: Datamatics Global Services – AEP Ticketing Solutions JV was awarded a Rs. 227 crore Contract for the AFC System.[54]
Jan 2022: Nokia and Alstom deployed a private wireless network system based on LTE/4.9G with support for ETCS-II signalling.[55]
Mar 2022: The NCRTC unveiled the first images of the RRTS trains, which will be used for operations after the completion of the construction of the priority corridor.[56]
Mar 2022: The tunneling work for the underground section of the RRTS corridor in Meerut began.[57]
Apr 2022: Roughly 25% of the corridor was completed.[59]
May 2022: Alstom manufactured the first train in Savli, Gujarat.[60]
Aug 2022: First trial of the first trainset has been successfully completed.[61]
Feb 2023: The trial runs for the trains, including high-speed tests, have been completed, and now there are a total of six trains. The 17-km priority corridor from Sahibabad to Duhai is at its final stages of work, and is confirmed to be opened by mid-June 2023. The second stretch from Duhai to South Meerut will be opened by the first quarter of 2024, and the entire corridor will become operational by March 2025.[62][63][64]
Oct 2023: The priority corridor from Sahibabad to Duhai was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 October 2023.[8]
