REGIONAL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (RRTS) – GOVERNMENT SCHEME
News: New RRTS trains to be known as 'NaMo
Bharat'
What's
in the news?
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PM Modi is set to inaugurate the first
segment of India’s ground breaking Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), a
high-speed rail network aimed at enhancing regional connectivity.
Regional
Rapid Transit System (RRTS):
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The RRTS is an integrated mass transit network aimed at promoting balanced and
sustainable urban development by enhancing connectivity and accessibility
across the NCR.
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The National
Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) adopted the RRTS concept while
developing its “Functional Plan on Transport for NCR-2032” and recommended
eight RRTS corridors to connect NCR towns.
Nodal
Agency:
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NCRTC,
a joint venture of the Central
government, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, is responsible
for building the RRTS, also known as “Namo
Bharat.”
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It operates under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Scope
of the Project:
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The RRTS project spans across the vast
NCR, covering approximately 55,000 sq.km and serving a population of over 46
crore with a combined GDP of an estimated $370 billion.
Corridors
under the RRTS Project:
Eight
Corridors:
The RRTS project
encompasses eight corridors, with three being developed under Phase I.
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Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut (82 km)
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Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar (164 km)
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Delhi-Panipat (103 km)
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Delhi – Faridabad – Ballabgarh – Palwal
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Ghaziabad – Khurja
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Delhi – Bahadurgarh – Rohtak,
Ghaziabad-Hapur
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Delhi-Shahadra-Baraut.
Sarai
Kale Khan Hub:
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The RRTS station at Sarai Kale Khan will
serve as the project’s central hub, connecting all three Phase I corridors,
bridging the gap between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.
How
RRTS differ from existing Systems?
1.
Impressive Speed:
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RRTS trains are designed to operate at
speeds of 160 km/hour, with the capability to reach a maximum speed of 180
km/hour.
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Comparatively faster:
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In comparison, Delhi Metro trains
typically operate at speeds of 100 km/hour to 120 km/hour.
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Coverage:
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Compared to existing metro systems, the
RRTS offers higher speeds, making it ideal for covering relatively longer
distances across the NCR swiftly.
4.
Frequency and Comfort:
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In contrast to Indian Railways, while RRTS
covers shorter distances, it operates at higher frequencies and provides
enhanced passenger comfort.
5.
International Models:
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The RRTS draws inspiration from successful
international models like the RER in Paris, Regional-Express trains in Germany
and Austria, and the SEPTA Regional Rail in the United States, among others.