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NEW DELHI, OCT 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off, India’s first semi-high speed regional rail service named s ‘Namo Bharat’ in Uttar Pradesh. The ‘Namo Bharat’ train connecting Sahibabad and Duhai Depot stations in Uttar Pradesh.
#Watch | PM @narendramodi is on board the Regional Rapid Train Namo Bharat with co-passengers who are sharing their experiences, including how this train service will have a positive impact @PMOIndia @officialncrtc @RailMinIndia#RapidRail #RapidX pic.twitter.com/POWdYMprn2
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This marks the beginning of Regional Rapid Train Service (RRTS) in India.
‘Namo Bharat’ is a transformational” regional development initiative, which is designed to provide high-speed trains for intercity commuting, a communiqué from Prime Minister’s office (PMO) said.
PM Modi also took a ride in the train and interacted with few school children.
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“In the first phase of the RRTS, Namo Bharat trains will link several parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan,” PM Modi said.
He said the full 82-km stretch between Delhi and Meerut will be completed within the next 1-1.5 years.
The name of the rail service was changed from RapidX to NaMo Bharat on Thursday.
The 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor will open for passengers from tomorrow.
The priority section, between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot, has five stations — Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai and Duhai Depot.
RRTS trains prioritise passenger comfort with features like overhead storage, Wi-Fi, and charging options at each seat. Moreover, there will be a premium-class car with spacious seating, ample legroom, and coat hangers, he communique said.
CCTV cameras, an emergency door-opening mechanism and a button to communicate with a train operator are among the safety features of this train.
The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor is being developed at a cost of more than ₹ 30,000 crore and will connect Delhi to Meerut with a travel time of less than an hour through urban centres of Ghaziabad, Muradnagar and Modinagar, the PMO had said.
