An important step toward the completion of the enormous project was taken on Friday in Gujarat’s Savli with the unveiling of the first trainset for the Meerut segment of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut rapid rail route. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) received the set of trains that were designed in-house. Union Minister Hardeep Singh praised the train set’s development in a video message, saying it “demonstrates our capacity for creating world-class infrastructure.”
We are motivated to expeditiously fulfill our goal of becoming India’s second-largest metro network globally by the impressive progress we have made. The minister stated that India has once again demonstrated its ability to build top-notch infrastructure with the introduction of the MRTS trainset, which was designed and manufactured in the country.
The 17-kilometer priority stretch between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot of the 82-kilometer Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS line is currently operational. The full stretch is expected to be operational prior to the June 2025 deadline.
There are currently 13 stations planned for the 23-kilometer (eighteen elevated and five subterranean) Meerut corridor.
The stations that are being considered are: MES Colony (elevated), Daurli (elevated), Modipuram (elevated), Partapur (elevated), Rithani (elevated), Shatabdi Nagar (elevated), Brahampuri (elevated), Meerut Central (underground), Bhaisali (underground), Begumpul (underground), MES South (elevated), and Modipuram Depot (at grade).
Alstom, the company, will provide the Meerut Metro with 10 three-car trainsets and rolling stock maintenance for fifteen years. These trainsets will include modern amenities like automatic train protection (ATP), automated train control (ATC), and automated train management (ATO) and will be energy-efficient. There will be more than 700 seats available for each train.
Alston gave the trainsets to NCRTC MD Vinay Kumar Singh, while Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), participated electronically. Speaking to the assembly, Puri stated, “The government has prioritized raising the caliber of services provided to urban residents since 2014.” A key component of our plan for India’s urban renewal is the establishment of a strong public transportation network in major cities. India now boasts a 905 km modern metro network, up from a pitiful 248 km of active metro lines in 2014. Important elements of this continuous transition include MRTS and RRTS.
We are motivated to accomplish the goal of making India the second-largest metro network in the world even faster because of the amazing progress we have made thus far. The goal of the Meerut Metro project is to provide the people of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, with a modern, safe, and efficient mode of transportation. Trial runs will soon be prepared for when the delivery of Meerut Metro trainsets gets underway.
The Meerut Metro’s design emphasizes increasing passenger comfort, security, and safety while emulating a modern style. The trains are air-conditioned and furnished with all the modern conveniences that modern commuters need, like grab handles, luggage racks, USB device charging connections, and comfortable seating.
