No Detailed Project Report given for Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar, Delhi-Faridabad-Palwal RRTS corridors: Centre

RRTS corridor in India: Currently, only 82.15-km-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is operational. It was sanctioned by the centre in March 2019.

2 min readApr 2, 2026 04:00 PM IST

Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar RRTS update: Centre confirms no DPR submitted for proposed corridors, raising questions over timelines and project progress. (Image: Express Photo/File)

Rapid Rail project in India, RRTS project details: The Centre on Thursday stated that no Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar and Delhi-Faridabad-Palwal RRTS (Regional Rapid Transit System) projects has been submitted by the state government. Currently, only 82.15-km-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is operational. It was sanctioned by the centre in March 2019.

In a statement in Lok Sabha on Thursday, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar said: “Presently, no Detailed Project Report (DPR) for RRTS connectivity between Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar and Delhi-Faridabad-Palwal has been submitted to Central Government by concerned State Government(s).”

The Union Minister was responding to queries raised by Lok Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda, who sought details on plans to develop RRTS corridors connecting Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar and Delhi-Faridabad-Palwal, in view of rising commuter demand, population growth and increasing economic activity in the region.

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RRTS proposed routes

According to the ‘Functional Plan on Transport for NCR-2032,’ the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) identified eight RRTS corridors to connect various important towns of NCR with semi-high speed rail based commuter transit system in order to improve rail based connectivity in NCR. These are as follows:

Delhi-Gurugram-Rewari-Alwar
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut
Delhi-Sonipat-Panipat
Delhi-Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Palwal
Delhi-Bahadurgarh-Rohtak
Delhi-Shahdara-Baraut
Ghaziabad-Khurja
Ghaziabad-Hapur

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However, the Task Force appointed by the erstwhile Planning Commission of India (now NITI Aayog) had prioritized following three RRTS corridors for implementation:

Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut
Delhi-Gurugram-Alwar
Delhi-Panipat

Namo Bharat trains

The Namo Bharat trains are designed for high speed of 180 kmph, with an operating speed of 160 kmph. “Extension of RRTS corridors benefits include improved regional connectivity, decongestion of roads, reduction in carbon emission, generation of skilled and unskilled jobs and reduced travel time,” the Union Minister said.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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