A priority section of RAPIDX, which is India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), is all set to  be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi  on October 20, 2023.

The priority section of RRTS or RAPIDX will be thrown open between Duhai and Sahibabad, covering 17 kilometers. The priority section includes 5 stations; Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai and Duhai Depot. PM Modi is expected to flag off the first RAPIDX RRTS train in Ghaziabad.

The Delhi-Meerut RRTS, which is a first-of-its-kind regional connectivity project, will cover 82 kilometers in just an hour’s time once it is completed in 2025.

The Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System project is being executed by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). According to NCRTC, the RAPIDX services will be the nation's "first railway system" with a maximum operational speed of 160 kmph along its entire length. The average speed of RAPIDX trains on the RRTS will be 100 kmph, surpassing both metro trains and Indian Railways' passenger trains.

In June this year (2023), the Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), Government of India had given its clearance for the RRTS operations.

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Railways had sanctioned the RRTS rolling stock train sets, which have been designed for a speed of 180 kmph but will operate at 160 kmph, marking a significant development. The country’s first RAPIDX train sets have been manufactured by Alstom in Gujarat.

RAPIDX trains will feature six coaches, including one Premium coach with separate entry and exit points on the platform. You can watch the video above to know the salient features and passenger-friendly amenities of India's first RRTS train.

Although the fares for RAPIDX have yet to be disclosed, their announcement is expected soon, especially with the opening of the priority section on the horizon later this week..

Source : Times of India