Delhi-Meerut rapid train: The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut rapid rail RapidX is ready to be operational soon. Official sources said that India’s first regional semi-high-speed train system will be operational in the first week of June.
The advanced train system being built by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi next month.
RapidX’s 17 km priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai is nearing completion. It is to be noted that the priority section of RRTS will connect five stations i.e. Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai and Duhai Depot. Earlier, NCRTC announced the completion of Sahibabad RRTS station, which is also the first station of the system to be completed.
The station has been equipped with many facilities to make the journey easier for the passengers. Moving in the same direction, the RapidX system will also be linked to other public transport in the National Capital Region, including the Delhi Metro, railway stations and bus stands. Traveling will become more enjoyable and easier for a commuter using the Connectivity Transit System.
Reports suggest that metro stations, including Anand Vihar, New Ashok Nagar, Sarai Kale Khan and Ghaziabad, will be connected to four stations of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS. Due to such connectivity, passengers will be able to change trains without stepping outside.
RapidX will offer facilities like a dedicated train attendant, business class and premium services. Apart from this, it will have six to eight coach cars. In these, a separate coach with a seating capacity of 72 people will be reserved for women passengers. Other coaches will have 10 more seats for women passengers.
According to the statement of NCRTC, RAPIDEX has been designed to meet the diverse needs of all sections of the society including women. Safety and convenience is the biggest and most important concern of women while traveling. Therefore, since its inception, NCRTC has focused on making RapidX gender-inclusive. public transport system. It is going to be a game-changer for women as it will empower them through better access to employment, education, healthcare and economic opportunities and provide seamless and faster connectivity.”
