The newly appointed Managing Director of NCRTC, Shri Shalabh Goyal has recently conducted a comprehensive inspection of the RRTS corridor from Meerut South Station to Sarai Kale Khan Station in Delhi. He was accompanied by the NCRTC Director and other officials during this visit.
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The Managing Director of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), Shri Shalabh Goyal, recently conducted a thorough inspection of the RRTS corridor from Meerut South Station to Sarai Kale Khan Station in Delhi. He was accompanied by the NCRTC Director and other key officials during the visit. This inspection aimed to assess the progress and ensure the quality of work along the corridor, reflecting NCRTC’s commitment to timely and efficient project execution.
During Inspection:
- The inspection began at Meerut South Station, where construction has been completed, and Namo Bharat trains will soon commence operations. He closely examined the station’s operational preparations and reviewed the parking facilities.
- Following this, MD inspected the corridor from Modi Nagar North to Sahibabad, the operational section of the RRTS, and travelled on a Namo Bharat train.
- During this intensive inspection, he interacted with the station controllers, train operators, and other operational staff to understand their daily challenges.
- He experienced passenger-centric facilities such as push buttons, PSD, stretcher space, and the train’s high speed. He praised the cleanliness of the stations and urged officials to continuously improve cleanliness standards.
- Shri Goyal also inspected the ongoing construction works at New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan elevated stations in the Delhi section. He assessed the challenges faced by officials in the rapid construction work and motivated them, emphasising strict adherence to safety and security norms.
- He highlighted that the construction of the country’s first RRTS will spur development in Delhi-NCR and provide a high-speed public transport system for residents, with NCRTC personnel playing a crucial role in this development.
Current and Future Operations:
- Currently, Namo Bharat trains operate across eight stations in the 34 km section from Sahibabad to Modi Nagar North. With the upcoming commencement of services from Modi Nagar North to Meerut South, the operational section will extend to 42 km including 9 RRTS stations.
- Meerut Metro will also start from this station, enhancing convenience for residents travelling from Meerut South to Modipuram. The station features three platforms: two for Namo Bharat trains and one for Meerut Metro.
- An 8 km section from Modi Nagar North Station to Meerut South will soon be open to the public, allowing residents to reach Ghaziabad from Meerut South in minutes. Currently, trial runs for Namo Bharat trains are ongoing between Modi Nagar North and Meerut South stations.
- The Delhi section of the RRTS corridor spans 14 km, with 9 km elevated and 5 km underground. The underground section includes the construction of Anand Vihar Station.
- The viaduct construction in the Delhi section is complete, and the three under-construction stations are nearing completion. Efforts to integrate these stations with other transport modes are also underway.
The comprehensive inspection of the RRTS corridor carried out by MD Shri Shalabh Goyal marks the dedication of NCRTC towards the smooth functioning of the first RRTS services in the country and ensuring that there are no loopholes in terms of providing the best amenities and travel experience to the passengers when the RRTS services begin.
Source: NCRTC – Press Release | Images Credit: NCRTC
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