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Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS: Since the inauguration in October 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remotely flagged off the 17-kilometre-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor from Duhai to Modi Nagar North on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
One of the three rapid rail corridors, under the first phase of the RapidX by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), Delhi-Meerut RRTS and colloquially Rapid Rail, is an 82.15 km (51.05 mi)-long semi-high-speed rail and regional rail corridor that will connect the National Capital Region (NCR) cities of Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut.
Ensuring “balanced and sustainable urban development” through better connectivity and access across the NCR, it aims to significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut by under an hour.
An official of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) mentioned, as quoted by news agency PTI, “With the inauguration of this additional 17-km section, Namo Bharat services will be seamlessly available on 34 km of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, incorporating eight stations from Sahibabad to Modinagar North.”
The RRTS covers a length of 82.15 km, featuring both elevated and underground sections. It comprises 22 stations, connecting Delhi to Meerut. It will run parallel to the National Highway 24 and intersect with the Delhi Metro at stations like Nizamuddin/Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, and Ghaziabad.
Here’s a list of 22 stations connecting the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS:
| Serial No. | Station Name |
| 1. | Nizamuddin / Sarai Kale Khan |
| 2. | New Ashok Nagar |
| 3. | Anand Vihar |
| 4. | Sahibabad |
| 5. | Ghaziabad |
| 6. | Guldhar |
| 7. | Duhai (EPE) |
| 8. | Murad Nagar |
| 9. | Modi Nagar South |
| 10. | Modi Nagar North |
| 11. | Meerut South |
| 12. | Partapur |
| 13. | Rithani |
| 14. | Shatabdi Nagar |
| 15. | Brahmapuri |
| 16. | Meerut Central |
| 17. | Bhaisali |
| 18. | Begum Pul |
| 19. | MES Colony |
| 20. | Daurli |
| 21. | Meerut North |
| 22. | Modipuram |
Regarding the fare of Delhi-Meerut RRTS, there’s a distinction between standard and premium class tickets, with prices varying depending on the journey’s length and the class chosen. Ticket prices between specific stations such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai Depot range from Rs 20 to Rs 50 for standard class and Rs 40 to Rs 100 for premium class.
Here’s the ticket prices chart for standard and premium classes, as published by the NCRTC’s press release:
To book a ride on the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, travellers have diverse ticket booking options available. Enlisted below are a few of the options:
Ticket vending machines are conveniently located across several stations at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, and Dubai, ensuring ease of access for passengers.
Furthermore, travellers are permitted to bring along luggage with a maximum weight of 25 kg, adhering to the size limits of 80 cm in length, 50 cm in width, and 30 cm in height, making it convenient for those carrying personal baggage.
