New DelhiI:In a milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad RapidX Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday. This event marked the official launch of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India, with the Prime Minister flagging off the much-awaited Namo Bharat RapidX train, which now connects Sahibabad to Duhai Depot.

The 17-kilometer priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor links Sahibabad to the 'Duhai Depot,' with stations at Ghaziabad, Guldhar, and Duhai. Notably, the foundation stone for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor was laid by the Prime Minister on 8th March 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after inaugurating the RRTS Corridor, also took a ride on the Regional Rapid Train Namo Bharat. Addressing on the occasion, he expressed the historical significance of the day as India's first Rapid Rail Service, the Namo Bharat Train, was being dedicated to the people.

The introduction of this new train will bring relief to commuters, as it significantly reduces travel time. The Prime Minister emphasized his commitment to inaugurating projects whose foundation stones were laid and expressed confidence in being present to inaugurate the completion of the Meerut stretch of RRTS in the near future.

The Namo Bharat RapidX train signifies the future of India's transportation infrastructure and serves as a testament to the nation's growth and development. It covers an 80-kilometer stretch between Delhi and Meerut, with plans to extend its reach to various areas in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan in its first phase. The Namo Bharat system will connect major transportation hubs, including Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, and Meerut, enhancing regional connectivity.

This visionary project aligns with the Prime Minister's commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and fostering economic growth through the creation of world-class transport infrastructure. The RRTS project is designed to provide high-speed trains for intercity commuting every 15 minutes, offering a design speed of 180 kilometers per hour. This new semi-high-speed commuter transit system is set to transform the face of regional development in India.

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS, with an estimated cost of over Rs 30,000 crore, will facilitate travel between Delhi and Meerut in less than an hour, making commuting through urban centers like Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, and Modinagar more efficient and convenient. This development is a monumental step towards improving transportation in the region, reducing travel times, and promoting economic growth. In line with the Prime Minister's vision, similar systems are expected to be implemented in other parts of the country, improving connectivity and creating new employment opportunities.