India’s first regional rapid train to be named ‘Namo Bharat’, to be inaugurated by PM Modi

• India is set to inaugurate its first regional rapid train connecting Delhi and Meerut, named "Namo Bharat." The train service, part of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, marks a significant development in urban transportation.

Inauguration and Launch

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor.
• The inauguration will also include the flagging off of the "RapidX train" connecting Sahibabad and Duhai Depot.

"Namo Bharat" Train

• Originally announced as "RapidX," the train is set to be renamed "Namo Bharat" on the eve of its inauguration.
• The train is a part of the country's first Regional Rapid Train network.

Key Features of "Namo Bharat

• The "Namo Bharat" train is manufactured indigenously and designed for a speed potential of 180 kmph, with an operational speed potential of 160 kmph.

Commencement of Operations

• The 17-km priority section of the 82-km-long first RRTS corridor will begin passenger operations from 21 Oct.
• The corridor will have five stations: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai Depot.
• The train service will operate from 6 am to 11 pm, with a starting frequency of 15 minutes, which can be increased to every 5 minutes.

Delhi-Meerut Connectivity

• The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, developed at a cost of over Rs 30,000 crore, will connect Delhi to Meerut in less than an hour of travel time.
• The corridor will pass through urban centers like Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, and Modinagar.

Conclusion:

• The inauguration of "Namo Bharat" and the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor represents a significant step in enhancing urban transportation infrastructure and connectivity in India.
• This development is expected to provide state-of-the-art, rapid transportation for commuters in the region.

Prelims Take Away

• RRTS
• RapidX
• NamoBharat