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Delhi Meerut RRTS Train Completes Speed Trial in Under One Hour

National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) successfully completed a full-length trial of the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) over the weekend. The semi-high-speed Namo Bharat train travelled the entire 82-kilometre corridor from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut in less than 60 minutes, including scheduled halts at every station.

This performance test under real-time timetable conditions demonstrated the operational readiness of India’s first RRTS line and its cutting-edge capabilities. The trial run, conducted at a peak operational speed of 160 kilometres per hour, aimed to validate the integrated signalling system, platform screen doors (PSDs), and coordination between the high-speed corridor and the local transit system.

What makes this achievement particularly significant is that the Meerut Metro also ran simultaneously on the same infrastructure—a first-of-its-kind integration of regional rapid transit with urban metro services. This multimodal integration underscores NCRTC’s commitment to creating inclusive and efficient mobility solutions that serve both intercity and intra-city passengers with seamless transitions.

Officials noted that the successful execution of the full-corridor trial marks a turning point in the way mobility will be perceived across the National Capital Region. What was once a multi-hour road journey plagued by congestion and pollution is now being transformed into a 60-minute high-speed transit experience. This shift is not just about convenience—it has deep implications for decongesting metropolitan centres, reducing vehicular emissions, and promoting decentralised urban development.The Namo Bharat corridor, which links Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut, is designed to support the concept of ‘regional living with metro-level connectivity.’ It enables residents in peripheral urban clusters like Muradnagar and Modinagar to live closer to home while accessing employment and services in Delhi within reasonable commuting timeframes.

At present, 11 stations on the 55-km stretch from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South are operational. The remaining 4.5 km in Delhi and 23 km in Meerut—which includes the 13-station Meerut Metro segment—are in the final phases of trials and finishing works. The Meerut section comprises 18 km of elevated track and 5 km of underground infrastructure, engineered for optimal urban integration.The hybrid signalling and automation system used in the corridor, combined with PSDs at all stations, was tested extensively during the trial. Officials confirmed that all systems performed to expectations, reinforcing the corridor’s safety, punctuality, and reliability standards.

Once operational, the corridor is expected to redefine regional transit across north India. It aligns with India’s broader ambition to modernise transport, reduce dependency on fossil fuels, and enable greener urbanisation. By shortening travel times and offering sustainable alternatives to road-based transport, the RRTS exemplifies the future of commuter infrastructure in fast-growing urban ecosystems.

While the full-scale public launch is awaited, the success of this comprehensive trial suggests that the Delhi–Meerut corridor is not just on track—it is accelerating toward transforming how India connects its cities.

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Delhi Meerut RRTS Train Completes Speed Trial in Under One Hour
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