TOI Business Desk
May 27, 2024
RRTS Trains Changing Inter-City Travel
RRTS or Regional Rapid Transit System is changing the face of inter-city travel with faster, comfortable and safer trains. One corridor – Delhi to Meerut in 1 hour – is expected to be completed by 2025. We take a look at 7 ways RRTS trains are game-changers:
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RRTS Maximum Speed
RRTS trains have a maximum permissible speed of 160 kmph, making them semi-high speed transport options for the common man.
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First Of Its Kind
RRTS is the first rail transit system in the country that has permission to run at 160 kmph speed over its entire length
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RRTS Average Speed
The average speed of RRTS trains is 100 kmph, which is much higher than the average speed of Indian Railways and metro trains.
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RRTS Frequency
Similar to metro networks, trains on the RRTS corridor run at a decent frequency, making it easier for daily commuters to plan their journeys.
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AC Travel
RRTS trains, like metro trains, are fully air-conditioned, hence providing a comfortable travel option.
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Safety
The RRTS network has the European Train Control System for safety. Additionally trains have CCTV cameras, emergency talkback buttons for passenger safety.
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New RRTS Corridors
In future, apart from Delhi-Meerut, RRTS will also connect Delhi to Shahjahanpur–Neemrana–Behrod and Panipat with two new corridors, with aim to revolutionise travel to and from Delhi-NCR.
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