Three new Namo Bharat stations—Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram—in Meerut are scheduled to open by the tip of July, advancing the phased launch of the 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS hall. These additions observe the profitable trial run of trains between Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram.
Three further Namo Bharat stations in Meerut are set to develop into operational by the tip of July, marking a major milestone within the phased commissioning of the 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Fast Transit System (RRTS) hall. As soon as opened, these stations—Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram—will prolong the operational stretch past Meerut South, bringing the mission nearer to full completion.
The Shatabdi Nagar station, positioned simply after Meerut South, is an elevated construction designed to serve each Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro trains. It spans 215 metres in size and stands 17 metres tall. The underground Begumpul station, positioned in a busy market space, is without doubt one of the largest on the hall—246 metres lengthy, 24.5 metres broad, and 22 metres deep. The Modipuram station, positioned alongside the Nationwide Freeway, has additionally accomplished civil development. A foot overbridge has been constructed to make sure pedestrian security throughout the freeway.
Sarai Kale Khan nears completion as multi-modal hub
- Work can be progressing quickly on the Sarai Kale Khan station in Delhi, the originating level of the RRTS hall.
- Designed as a multimodal transport hub, it should join the Pink Line of the Delhi Metro, Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, the Veer Haqeeqat Rai ISBT, and Ring Street.
- The 215-metre-long, 50-metre-wide, and 15-metre-tall construction contains 5 entry-exit gates, 14 lifts, and 18 escalators.
- A 280-metre-long foot overbridge with six travelators can be being constructed to hyperlink it straight with the railway station, easing last-mile connectivity.
Built-in infrastructure and first-of-its-kind metro-regional rail sharing
- Officers mentioned that the mission, part of the PM Gati Shakti Nationwide Grasp Plan, has prioritised multi-modal integration to encourage higher use of public transport.
- The hall can be notable for being the primary in India the place regional and metro rail providers will share infrastructure.
- Alongside the 23-km Meerut Metro part, comprising 13 stations, each elevated and underground tracks have been laid, and trial runs have been efficiently accomplished.
- A latest full-length trial run from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram noticed Namo Bharat trains hit speeds of 160 kmph, finishing the 82-km journey in below an hour.
- The European Practice Management System (ETCS) Degree 3 Hybrid signalling system carried out as anticipated, officers mentioned.
- With three new stations prepared and full trials accomplished, the hall is on observe for full-scale public operations within the coming months.
(With PTI inputs)