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RVNL wins two significant railway contracts totalling more than Rs. 463 crores

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(Metro Rail News): East Central and East Coast Railways have selected Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) as the lowest-priced bidder for two significant railroad projects. With a combined awarded value of Rs. 463 crores, the projects comprise building additional lines in the Jarapada-Talcher Road section and electrifying the Dhanbad Division. 

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Project 1: East Central Railway contract 

Scope The project’s scope includes the design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of a two-by-25KV feeder line along the track and improvements to the 25KV overhead equipment (OHE).
Segment The Dhanbad Division’s Garwa Road to Mahadiya segment.
Goal


To reach a 3000 MT loading capacity target for UP and DOWN lines.
Value of Contract
INR 180,96,810
Deadline Value of Contract: INR 180,96,810

Project 2: East Coast Railway Contract

Scope The scope of work includes building a new line between Angul and Balram and a third and fourth line between Jarapada and Talcher Road (MCRL Inner Corridor Phase-I Doubling of 14 km).
Work involved 
The job involved balancing earthworks, formation, building S&T, major and small bridges, P-Way connection, ballast supply, and other miscellaneous works.
Exclusion The scope of work in both parts does not include station yards.
Value of contract INR 283,69,90,691/
Deadline 24 months 

RAIL VIKAS NIGAM Ltd. 

In a significant development, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a leading public sector undertaking, has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for two significant railway contracts from the East Central Railway and East Coast Railway. These projects, aimed at improving railway infrastructure, will enhance operational efficiency and connectivity

With the two contracts, RVNL has demonstrated its critical role in improving railway infrastructure in important areas. At a total cost of more than ₹463 crores, these initiatives will guarantee effective railway operations and connection in addition to increasing loading capacity.

  

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TBM DZ1041 Records Breakthrough At Sterling Road Station Of Chennai Metro Line 3 

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Chennai Metro TBM Breakthrough on Line 3

Chennai (Metro Rail News): Another milestone has been recorded in Chennai Metro Phase 2 as Larsen & Toubro (L&T) TBM DZ1041 achieved its 1st breakthrough at Sterling Road Station on Line 3 on 9 October under package TU-02.

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TBM DZ1041

For its first assignment, TBM DZ10411, nicknamed TBM Palar, was deployed in January 2024 to construct a 708 m up-line tunnel between Chetpet Station and Sterling Road Station in 260 days (Approx 8.5 months).

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Breakthroughs on Chennai Metro Line 3 in Package TU-02

First breakthroughTBM SiruvaniChetpet Station- Sterling Road Station703m 
Second breakthrough TBM KaveriGreenways Road- Adyar Junction Station1228m 
Third breakthrough (Current)TBM PalarChetpet Station -Sterling Road Station (up-line)  708m 

Package TU-02 

 In May 2021, Larsen & Toubro grabbed Package TU-02 from Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL) at an estimated Rs.2550 crore spanning 12 Km with a 42-month deadline.

Scope of work: The scope of work under this package includes the construction of twin tunnels at Line 3 between Kellys Station and Taramani Road Junction.

Stations covered: Kellys, KMC,Chetpet Metro, Sterling Road Junction, Nungambakkam ,Gemini, Thousand Lights ,Royapettah Govt Hospital ,Radhakrishnan Salai Jn, Thirumayilai Metro, Mandaiveli, Greenways Road Metro, Adyar Jn,  Adyar Depot,  Indira Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur Metro, Taramani Road Junction. 

The contractor will also be responsible for the construction of diaphragm walls, entry/exit structures of Chetpet station, Royapettah Government Hospital Station, Thiruvanmiyu Station, and part diaphragm wall of Greenways Road Station with launching and retrieval shafts. 

Chennai Metro Phase 2

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Chennai Metro Phase 2 Map
Line 3 ( Purple Line ) Madhavaram station– SIPCOT 2 station 45.4 km Total no. of Stations: 49 
Line 4 ( Orange Line ) Light House station  – Poonamallee Bus Depot station 26.09 kmTotal No.of Stations: 28
Line 5 ( Red Line ) Madhavaram station – Sholinganallur station 44.6 km Total No.of Stations: 48 

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Patna Metro received bids from 5 firms for an underground contract 

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Patna  (Metro Rail News): Recently, 5 firms have submitted bids for the underground construction of  30.91 km long Patna Metro Phase 1. The construction scope covers the 8 km-long underground section of  Patna  Metro Line 1  connecting Danapur Cantonment to Khemni Chak under  Package PC05 and PC06. 

Patna Metro Detailed Map

OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT  

The project involves tunnelling twin tunnels through a TBM ( Tunnel Boring Machine) connecting the Rukanpura Ramp to the Mithapur Ramp of 16.86 km long Line 1 of Pune Metro. 

  • Package PC05 will connect the Mithapur Ramp to Vikas Bhawan.
  • Package PC-06 will connect Vikas Bhawan to the Rukanpur Ramp. 
  • Timeline: 42 months 
  • Funds are sourced from a loan by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

In December 2023, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) invited to tender for both packages, with estimated costs of Rs. 1683 crore (PC-05) and Rs. 1377 crore (PC-06). Five bidders were revealed for both packages.

Firms:

  1. Afcons Infrastructure – Sam India (JV) 
  2. ITD Cementation India Ltd.
  3. Hindustan Construction Co.Ltd.(HCC)
  4. Larsen and Toubro Ltd. (L&T)
  5. Tata Projects Ltd.(TPL) 

WORK SCOPE OF PACKAGE PC05 ( Patna Metro)

PC-05’s work scope includes the design and construction of three underground metro station

  • Vikas Bhawan
  • Vidyut Bhawan
  • Patna Station

Along with the construction of the Ramp on Mithapur station, as well as the tunnel by cut and cover, shield TBM, and architectural finishing. It also includes the sanitary installation, water supply, and drainage works of the stations along the Danapur to Khemnichak Corridor of Phase I of the Patna MRTS.

Work scope for Package PC06 ( Patna Metro)

PC-06’s work scope includes the design and construction of three underground metro station

  • Rukanpura
  • Raja Bazar
  • Patna Zoo

As well as the twin tunnel by shield TBM, the tunnel by cut and cover, and architectural finishing. It also includes water supply, sanitary installation, and drainage works for the stations on the Danapur to Khemnichak Corridor of Phase I of the Patna MRTS.

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Patna Metro

Bidding Procedure

The technical review of the proposals has begun, and it may take several months to finish. After that is finished, the technically qualified bidders’ financial bids will be revealed to determine which bidder is the lowest and most likely to be the contractor for each package.

Hence, only two packages PC05 and  PC06 out of six civil construction packages for the Patna metro are left to be awarded. 

Package PC04: YFC Projects – Montecarlo JV is currently building the western section of elevated package PC-04, which will be connected to PC-06’s Rukanpura Ramp. The eastern portion of PC-04, which is likewise being built by YFC Projects – Montecarlo JV, will be connected to the Mithapur Ramp of package PC05. So package PC04 will be providing connectivity to both the current package from both the eastern and western sides. 

Subsequently, Patna Metro is under construction and has been estimated to be completed by 2026.

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Bangalore Metro Yellow Line To Start Operations In January 2025 

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Bangalore (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited( BMRCL) announced on 5 October that the commencement of operations on Bangalore Metro’s Phase 2 Yellow Line has been delayed. 

BMRCL mentioned that 3 train sets out of 15 trains for Yellow Line will be available by Nov- Dec 2024 and the CMRS inspection will be conducted in the same month leading to operations to begin in January 2025 on Yellow Line. 

The testing with prototype trains provided by China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) is under progress. The full fleet of 15 trains is expected to be operational by August 2025. 

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Train Specification: 

Total no.of trains for Yellow Line 15 Trains ( 6 coaches each) 
Electrification 750 V DC third rail
Maximum speed 80 km/h
Average speed 34 km/h
Track gauge 1,435 mm (Standard Gauge) 

Bangalore Metro Yellow Line 

Bangalore Metro Yellow Line spans 19.143 km providing connectivity between Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road ( RV Road) and Bommasandra through 16 elevated stations. 

Stations Covered:

  • Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road (RV Road)
  • Ragigudda
  •  Jayadeva Hospital
  •  BTM Layout
  •  Central Silk Board
  •  Bommanahalli
  • Hongasandra
  • Kudlu Gate 
  •  Singasandra 
  •  Hosa Road 
  •  Beratena Agrahara 
  •  Electronic City
  •  Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara 
  • Huskur Road
  •  Hebbagodi 
  • Bommasandra

Further Updates: 

The rolling stock contract for Bangalore Metro Yellow Line was awarded to CRCC later the contract got cancelled and Titagarh Rail System Limited was awarded the contract. 

Titagarh will be delivering 2 trains every month and is expected to complete the contract of 15 rolling stocks for Yellow Line by August 2025. 

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2 Firms Qualify For DDC-03 Contract Of Pune Metro’s Aqua Line Extension 

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Pune (Metro Rail News): Two Firms, SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) and STUP – RITES JV have qualified for Package DDC-03, detailed design consultant contract on 7 October for Pune Metro Phase 1A. 

Maha-Metro floated tenders for package DCC-03 with a 4 years of deadline in July 2023. Furthermore, the technical bids were opened in August-end to reveal the name of firms who submitted bids and the evaluation for the same was completed on 7 October. 

Qualified Bidders

  • SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India)
  • STUP – RITES JV

Disqualified Bidder

  • LKT Engineering – FP Project Management JV
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Map of Pune metro

Package DDC-03  

The scope of work under this contract includes the Detailed Design Consultancy Services for 2 stations on the Aqua line extension from Vanaz to Chandni Chowk spanning 1.5 Km and 11 stations for a 12 km extension between Ramwadi to Wagholi, excluding Viaduct in station portions of Pune Metro Rail Project.

The appointed design consultant will be responsible for producing and proposing alternate design for all civil , architectural building services electrical and mechanical works. 

Stations on Vanaz – Chandni Chowk Extension 

  •  Kothrud Bus Depot 
  •  Chandni Chowk

Stations on Ramwadi – Wagholi Extension 

  • Viman Nagar
  • Somnath Nagar
  •  Kharadi Bypass
  •  Tulaja Bhavani
  •  Ubale Nagar
  • Upper Kharadi Road
  • Wagheswar Temple
  • Wagholi
  •  Siddharth Nagar
  •  Bakori Phata 
  •  Vitthalwadi

Currently, The Aqua Line (Line 2) is operational from Vanaz to Ramwadi spanning 14.665 km through 16 stations. 

Package DDC-03 is the third and final design consultancy contract for Pune Metro’s Phase 1 Extension project. 

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Titagarh Reveals Train Design For Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2

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Ahmedabad (Metro Rail News): Following the inauguration, Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 reached another milestone as the Titagarh Rail System has finally revealed the design of 10 new train sets for Phase 2 Ahmedabad Metro project under rolling stock Package RS3.

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 As per the guidelines of the contract, Titagarh is responsible for delivering the first prototype of 3 coach trains within 1.34 years from the Letter Of Award (LOA) and completing the contract within 1.8 years of LOA. 

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The new train sets will operate on the existing Red Line, which spans 39.22 km from APMC to Gandhinagar Sector 1, along with its 5.4 km extension from GNLU to GIFT City. Currently, Hyundai Rotem trains manage operations on the Red Line, and these new train sets will run in parallel with the existing Hyundai Rotem fleet.

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Train Specifications: 

  • The interior of the trains is inspired from Ahmedabad’s festivals and culture.
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  • The trains will include a dedicated passenger zone for the differently abled. 
  • These train sets will feature GoA4 grade automation, enabling fully driverless operations in Unattended Train Operations (UTO) mode.
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  • The trains will be designed with Minimalist yet dramatic draft screens.  
  • The 3 coach train-sets will be operated in formations of DMC + TC + DMC where DMC = Driving Motor Car and TC = Trailer Car. 
  • All trains will be stabled and maintained at the existing Gyaspur Depot in south Ahmedabad until the Indroda Depot in Gandhinagar is constructed. 
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Package RS3

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. was awarded Package RS3, a rolling stock contract for supplying 30 coaches with an estimated cost of Rs. 350 crores in August 2023 for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 Project. 

Package RS3 is the third major contract of Titagarh in India, following the Pune Metro rolling stock and Surat Metros’ rolling stock contract. 

Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2

The Ahmedabad Metro Project, spanning 28.254 Km, consists of 2 corridors with an estimated cost of Rs. 5384.17 crores.

Line 2 ( Red line ) Motera Stadium station – Gandhinagar Sector-1 station 15.4 kmTotal No. of Stations: 6
Line 3 ( Eastern Spur )Gujarat National Law University station – Gujarat International Finance Tec-City station5.416 kmTotal No. of Stations: 3

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CLC Bridge Installed for Mumbai- Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project 

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CLC bridge installed at bullet train project

Surat ( Metro Rail News): This week, MG Contractors Pvt. Ltd. (MGCPL) achieved a milestone in the Mumbai – Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR Bullet Train) project by constructing a 210-meter-long balanced cantilever (CLC) bridge. The bridge is located southeast of Surat over NH-48.

PSC Bridge GAD-10 (Bullet Train) 

This 4-span PSC bridge (GAD-10) over national highway NH-48 has a configuration of  40m + 65m + 65m + 40m. It is situated at chainage Km 235.379 in Sasodra village, Navsari District. This bridge falls between the Surat and Bilimora Bullet Train Stations. 

The bridge featured 72 segments of varying height which were cast offsite and launched one at a time to ensure that traffic on the road could continue.

The construction of the bridge is part of package P1(B). In 2021, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) of India awarded MGCPL the Rs. 549 crore Package P1(B) contract. 

Under this contract, MGCPL is responsible for constructing 4 PSC (Prestressed Concrete) bridges and 7  steel truss bridges.

Bridges for the bullet train project 

This cantilever bridge across NH-48 is the second one with box segments. At Amadpore village, 6.2 km away, is the first one for 260m GAD-11, which was finished in August 2024. 

The whole MAHSR project consists of 5 PSC cantilever bridges. Three among them are:

  • GAD-9 (over NH-09 in Valsad district)
  • GAD-1441 ( Package P1(B) 
  • GAD- 33 (Package P1(C)

The package P1(B) consists of 11 bridges among which 2 PSC bridges and 2 open web girders have been completed.  

Bridge  projects Measure  LocationType 
GAD-1134 70 m,637 MT over NH-53 in Surat OWG 
GAD-68 100m, 1464 MTBhilosa Switching Substation near Silvassa OWG
GAD-11260m NH-48 at Amadpore PSC
GAD-10NH-48 NH-48 at Sasodara PSC 

All the mentioned contracts have been constructed under MG Contractors Pvt. Ltd. as the MAHSR project is under construction and estimated to be completed by 2026. All the updates can be fetched from our website.

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KPIL – Gulermak JV Lowers Their 1st TBM At Rawatpur For Kanpur Metro Line 2

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Kanpur (Metro Rail News): Another development has been waiting for the Kanpur Metro Project as Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV recently started lowering and assembling their first TBM S-1408A for Kanpur Metro Line 2 at Rawatpur station.

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TBM S-1408A 

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV’s TBM S-1408A is the first of two TBM deployed for Line 2’s underground package KNPCC-11 and overall a 5th TBM for constructing underground tunnels for Kanpur Metro Phase 1 project.=

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For its first assignment TBM S-1408A will construct a 650 m (Approx) tunnel for the Up Line from Rawatpur stations to ramp at agricultural depot. 

Package KNPCC-11 

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV bagged underground package KNPCC-11 for Line 2 from Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) with an estimated cost of Rs.762.50 crore in December 2023 with a 30-month deadline. 

The scope of work under this package includes the twin tunnels for line 2’s underground section spanning 4.08 km between the Agricultural depot and double Pulia ramp and the construction of underground stations at: 

  • Rawatpur
  • Kakadeo
  • Double Pullia 

Kanpur Metro Line 2 

Kanpur Metro Line 2 spans 8.38 Km, providing connectivity between Agriculture College Station and Barra-8 through 8 stations. 

Station Names: 

  • Agriculture College Station
  • Rawatpur Railway Station
  • Kakadeo
  • Double Pullia
  • Vijay Nagar Chauraha
  • Shastri Chowk Station
  • Barra-7
  • Barra-8
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PM Modi Shows Green Light To Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aarey Colony-BKC) 

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Mumbai (Metro Rail News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finally inaugurated the long-awaited Mumbai Metro Line 3 between Aarey colony to Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)  spanning 12 km through 10 stations. Furthermore, he has also laid the foundation for Thane Metro. 

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Mumbai Metro Line 3 

Mumbai Metro Line 3, also referred as Aqua Line, a 33.5 km stretch covers 27 stations providing connectivity between Cuffe Parade and Aarey colony. 

Initially, PM Modi inaugurated the Line 3 section from BKC to Aarey colony, covering 10 stations. 

Stations covered: 

  • Aarey Colony
  • SEEPZ 
  • MIDC
  • Marol Naka
  • CSIA Terminal 2 
  • Sahar Road
  • CSIA Terminal 1 
  • Santa Cruz
  • Vidyanagri
  • Bandra Kurla Complex 

The underground tunnels and stations for Mumbai Metro Line 3 from north to south has been constructed through 3 packages which were awarded in july 2016.

As per Alstom’s press release, Alstom’s engagement with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) for the Aqua Line includes manufacturing of 31 lightweight, fully furnished modern metro trains of 8 cars each, which is one of the biggest rolling stock contracts in the urban sector for the company in India. It also includes signalling solutions comprising:

  • Driverless operation, facilitated by the latest generation of CBTC communications-based train control technology, Urbalis Forward, which features GOA4, the highest grade of automation,
  • Computer-based interlocking
  • Automatic train supervision
  • Integrated Platform screen doors (PSD),
  • Telecommunication systems as well as the Mechanical and Electrical supervisory control and data acquisition system (M&E SCADA).

Further Updates

As per MMRC, the operation on Line 3 will begin from 7 october with the last train departing at 10:30 am. While the full fledged operations will begin from 8 october. 

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NCRTC Initiates Train Trial Runs between Sahibabad & New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station

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NCRTC Initiates Train Trial Runs between Sahibabad & New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station

Delhi (Metro Rail News): The long-awaited Delhi Section of the Delhi Meerut RRTS corridor has finally advanced as the NCRTC commenced trial runs on the Sahibabad–New Ashok Nagar Section. This marks a major milestone, as Namo Bharat trains is now entering Delhi, bringing the corridor’s Delhi section closer to the already operational section from Sahibabad to Meerut South. 

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NCRTC MD, Shri Shalabh Goel was present on the occasion with senior officers to witness this moment. Namo Bharat train has been operated manually to check the Civil Structure compatibility in the trials. As testing advances, NCRTC will carry out comprehensive evaluations to assess the train’s integrated performance and its coordination with various subsystems such as tracks, signalling, Platform Screen Doors (PSDs), and overhead power supply systems. Extensive trial runs, including high-speed tests, are planned over the next few months.

NCRTC Initiates Trial Run on Delhi Section of RRTS Corridor

This 12 km stretch of the corridor is going to connect Sahibabad RRTS station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS station having two RRTS stations of Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar. Once operational, it will offer commuters a fast and efficient travel option between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South RRTS station, reducing the travel time to less than 40 minutes.

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Anand Vihar RRTS station is expected to become one of the busiest commuter transit hubs, with significant daily footfall due to its proximity to a Metro station serving two Metro lines, a railway station, and two ISBTs—one on the Delhi side and the other at Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. NCRTC is ensuring the seamless integration of these various transit modes to offer commuters effortless convenience and accessibility, making Anand Vihar RRTS station a model for multi-modal integration.

The New Ashok Nagar RRTS station is located less than  100 meters from the New Ashok Nagar Metro Station. To integrate these two transport modes, NCRTC will provide a footbridge (FOB) connecting the concourse level of the Metro station to the concourse of the RRTS station. Additionally, two more FOBs will enhance accessibility at the New Ashok Nagar RRTS station—one connecting Chilla Village and Mayur Vihar Extension, and the other near the Ancient Shiv Temple for easy access to New Ashok Nagar residents. All these will provide easy access to the residents of New Ashok Nagar.

NCRTC’s Achievement

NCRTC recently earned top honors at the UIC Sustainability Impact Awards 2024 in Germany, winning both the Best Transit Award for Seamless Connectivity and the prestigious Overall Winner Award, standing out among numerous global entries.

Currently, Namo Bharat train services operate over a 42 km stretch from Sahibabad to Meerut South, covering nine stations of Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot, Muradnagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North, and Meerut South. With the operationalization of Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar section, the operational length will increase to 54 km with 11 RRTS stations. 

Delhi Section of RRTS Corridor

Delhi section has three stations New Ashok Nagar, Anand Vihar, and Sarai Kale Khan RRTS station. The work on the rest of the section from New Ashok Nagar to Sarai Kale Khan station is in the final stage of construction and track laying activities are in progress.

Once the entire 82 km corridor is completed by the targeted deadline of June 2025, passengers will be able to travel between Delhi and Meerut in less than an hour.

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