India's first Regional Rapid Transit System train design unveiled

Indiarsquos first Regional Rapid Transit System RRTS that will operate one of the fastest trains in India with a design speed of 180 kmph reducing travel time between Meerut and Delhi to less than 60 minutes has been manufactured at the Bombardier Rail plant in GujaratThe train design was unveiled by Durga Shanker Mishra secretary Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in the presence of Vinay Kumar Singh managing director leading the NCRTC team and Rajeev Joisar managing director leading the Bombardier Transportation team in IndiaThe 82kilometre DelhiGhaziabadMeerut RRTS boasts a 180 kmph design speed one of the fastest in India and it will have 24 stations The trains will reduce travel time from Meerut to Delhi to less than 60 minutes and expected ridership is around 800000 passengers dailyThe trains will accommodate around 900 passengers in the threecar train configuration for the Meerut local transit services When configured into sixcar train sets for RRTS the trains will be able to accommodate as many as 1790 passengersBombardier was awarded the contract by NCRTC earlier this year to design build and deliver the regional commuter and intracity transit trains with comprehensive maintenance services for the DelhiGhaziabadMeerut semihighspeed rail corridor under RRTS phase 1 The fresh modern and advanced nature of the new train design is inspired by Delhirsquos iconic monument Lotus TempleThese energyefficient trains with exceptional ergonomics and low life cycle costs will contribute towards making Indiarsquos first RRTS futuristic and sustainable Clubbed with stateoftheart commuter centric features RRTS is going to transform the way people travel in NCR and set a new benchmark for similar projects in the future said Vinay Kumar Singh managing director of National Capital Region Transport Corporation NCRTCldquoThese trains are being designed locally and incorporate latest technologies and features Bombardier will deliver and maintain RRTS trains in accordance with our countryrsquos lsquoMake in Indiarsquo guidelines These energy efficient semihighspeed trains will enhance passenger experience in terms of comfort safety journey time and will be a gamechanger in the regional rail segment in India benefitting millions of people and contributing towards socioeconomic developmentrdquo said Rajeev JoisarThe RRTS featurepacked train design will offer a host of safety security and environmental benefits while keeping passenger comfort at the forefront The semihighspeed aerodynamic train sets will have a 2 2 transverse seating arrangement with comfortable seat pitches standing spaces and automatic plugin type sliding doorsThe airconditioned trains will also provide space for luggage CCTV cameras for enhanced security and offer the choice of business class seating as well as a car designated for women in the sixcar train sets for regional servicesThe design takes inspiration from Lotus Temple which was developed for sustainability with its natural lighting and natural air circulation to keep the building cool This sustainable design flows into the new trains as Bombardierrsquos engineers have designed efficient lighting and temperature control systems that will reduce energy consumptionRRTS is Indiarsquos first project to include maintenance services as part of the rolling stock tender process and Bombardier local teams will provide maintenance services for a period of 15 years through two maintenance depots established by NCRTC in Duhai and ModipuramKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news