On Wednesday&nbsp;(March 6),&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the 17-kilometre&nbsp;extension of the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor which stretches from Duhai to Modi Nagar North. Furthermore, PM Modi commenced the inaugural run of the Namo Bharat train along this route, starting from the Muradnagar RRTS station.

The newly added segment stretches over an additional 17 kilometres, connecting Duhai to Modi Nagar North along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. This significant development was virtually launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

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The extended corridor now encompasses three additional stations: Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, and Modi Nagar North. With this expansion, the total length of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor now stands at 82 kilometres.

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The anticipated result of the 82-kilometre-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is a substantial reduction in travel time between Delhi and Meerut to less than an hour.

In March 2019, PM Modi initiated the construction of India's inaugural RRTS corridor, linking Delhi to Meerut. Passenger services commenced in October 2023, coinciding with the inauguration of the Namo Bharat RapidX train by Modi, which connects Sahibabad RapidX Station in Ghaziabad to Duhai Depot.

During the inauguration ceremony of the new RRTS section from Duhai to Modi Nagar North, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri praised the quality and progress of the RRTS project, stating, "The work on the RRTS that you have initiated and the standard of its execution are of global standards... Presently, we have an operational metro network covering approximately 906 kilometres. Additionally, about 940 kilometres of metro lines are currently under construction. Upon the completion of the remaining 940 kilometres, we will boast the second-largest metro system globally."

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On Wednesday (March 6), Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the 17-kilometre extension of the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor which stretches from Duhai to Modi Nagar North.

On Wednesday (March 6), Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the 17-kilometre extension of the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor which stretches from Duhai to Modi Nagar North. Furthermore, PM Modi commenced the inaugural run of the Namo Bharat train along this route, starting from the Muradnagar RRTS station. The newly added segment stretches over an additional 17 kilometres, connecting Duhai to Modi Nagar North along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. This significant development was virtually launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. Also read | Google reverses course: Relists Indian apps amid government criticism The extended corridor now encompasses three additional stations: Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, and Modi Nagar North. With this expansion, the total length of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor now stands at 82 kilometres. Also read | WATCH: Indian Navy 'swiftly responds' to rescue ship under drone attack in Gulf of Aden, saves 13 Indians The anticipated result of the 82-kilometre-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is a substantial reduction in travel time between Delhi and Meerut to less than an hour. In March 2019, PM Modi initiated the construction of India's inaugural RRTS corridor, linking Delhi to Meerut. Passenger services commenced in October 2023, coinciding with the inauguration of the Namo Bharat RapidX train by Modi, which connects Sahibabad RapidX Station in Ghaziabad to Duhai Depot. During the inauguration ceremony of the new RRTS section from Duhai to Modi Nagar North, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri praised the quality and progress of the RRTS project, stating, "The work on the RRTS that you have initiated and the standard of its execution are of global standards... Presently, we have an operational metro network covering approximately 906 kilometres. Additionally, about 940 kilometres of metro lines are currently under construction. Upon the completion of the remaining 940 kilometres, we will boast the second-largest metro system globally." (With inputs from agencies)

India Prime Minister Modi inaugurates 17-kilometre extension of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor

Namo Bharat Train: India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) was officially renamed 'Namo Bharat' on Thursday (October 19), a day before its inauguration by the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Modi is expected to inaugurate the regional rail around 12 noon today (October 20), Hindustan Times reported.

Making the announcement official, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in a social media post said, "Inauguration of the country’s first Regional Rapid Train #NamoBharat between Sahibabad &amp; Duhai Depot by PM Sh @narendramodi Ji on 20 October 2023 will mark the beginning of a new era of state-of-the-art ultra-modern urban commute in the country. @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath."

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Later, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs's official handle tweeted, "India’s first Regional Rapid train “#NamoBharat” Train is indigenously manufactured with a designed speed potential of 180 kmph and an operational speed potential of 160 kmph."

The 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is expected to be opened for passengers on October 21, a day after its inauguration. The foundation stone for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor was laid by PM Modi on 8 March 2019.

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is implementing India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service project, named RRTS trains as 'RAPIDX' in April.

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The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor is estimated to be worth Rs 30,000 crore ($3.60 billion) which will connect Delhi to Meerut with a travel time of less than an hour passing through urban centres of Ghaziabad, Muradnagar and Modinagar, the PM office had said. It added that the trains would be operational from 6 am to 11 pm. To start with, the frequency of trains would be 15 minutes and can be increased to every 5 minutes.

Renaming the rapid regional train comes after the renaming of the country's first semi-high-speed train "Train 18", now called "Vande Bharat", and the revamping of 1,275 railway stations under the "Amrit Bharat Stations" scheme.&nbsp;

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Namo Bharat Train: India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) was officially renamed 'Namo Bharat' on Thursday (October 19), a day before its inauguration by the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Namo Bharat Train: India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) was officially renamed 'Namo Bharat' on Thursday (October 19), a day before its inauguration by the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Modi is expected to inaugurate the regional rail around 12 noon today (October 20), Hindustan Times reported. Making the announcement official, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in a social media post said, "Inauguration of the country’s first Regional Rapid Train #NamoBharat between Sahibabad & Duhai Depot by PM Sh @narendramodi Ji on 20 October 2023 will mark the beginning of a new era of state-of-the-art ultra-modern urban commute in the country. @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath." Also read | Delhi-Meerut RRTS: PM Modi to inaugurate India's first RapidX, here's all you need to know Inauguration of the country’s first Regional Rapid Train #NamoBharat between Sahibabad & Duhai Depot by PM Sh @narendramodi Ji on 20 October 2023 will mark the beginning of a new era of state-of-the-art ultra modern urban commute in the country.@PMOIndia @myogiadityanath pic.twitter.com/bYJijE7R4b — Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) October 19, 2023 × Later, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs's official handle tweeted, "India’s first Regional Rapid train “#NamoBharat” Train is indigenously manufactured with a designed speed potential of 180 kmph and an operational speed potential of 160 kmph." The 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is expected to be opened for passengers on October 21, a day after its inauguration. The foundation stone for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor was laid by PM Modi on 8 March 2019. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is implementing India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service project, named RRTS trains as 'RAPIDX' in April. Also read | In pics: India’s fastest metro train for the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail RRTS project The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor is estimated to be worth Rs 30,000 crore ($3.60 billion) which will connect Delhi to Meerut with a travel time of less than an hour passing through urban centres of Ghaziabad, Muradnagar and Modinagar, the PM office had said. It added that the trains would be operational from 6 am to 11 pm. To start with, the frequency of trains would be 15 minutes and can be increased to every 5 minutes. Renaming the rapid regional train comes after the renaming of the country's first semi-high-speed train "Train 18", now called "Vande Bharat", and the revamping of 1,275 railway stations under the "Amrit Bharat Stations" scheme. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Delhi-Meerut RRTS: India's first semi-high-speed regional rail to be called 'Namo Bharat'