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January 15, 2024 | Passenger

Regional railways enter a new paradigm

Increasing congestion in the heart of major cities is prompting population shift towards surrounding suburban and regional areas, raising challenges for transport operators and authorities. The rail industry is embracing new technology to rise to the challenge, as David Burroughs discovers.

October 23, 2023 | Main line

First section of Delhi’s RRTS opens

The line was inaugurated by Indian prime minister, Mr Narendra Modi.

October 17, 2023 | Commuter Rail

First section of Delhi RRTS due to open this month

The first section of the rapid transit network runs between Sahibabad and Duhai in Ghaziabad.

May 9, 2022 | Fleet

Alstom rolls out first RRTS train at Savli

Train features 100% Indian components.

January 21, 2022 | Infrastructure

Measured approach to project management bears fruit for India’s Rapid Rail Transport System

Vinay Kumar Singh, managing director of the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC), speaks to Kevin Smith

December 21, 2021 | Metros

Modi to inaugurate first phase of Kanpur Metro on December 28

Line in Agra also set to open in 2022.

January 20, 2021 | Infrastructure

Alstom awarded Delhi - Meerut RRTS signalling contract

INDIA’s National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has awarded Alstom a €106m signalling, control and communications contract to equip the 82.15km Rs 32.6bn ($US 4.3bn) Delhi - Ghaziabad - Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.

January 13, 2021 | Main line

Construction on Delhi - Meerut RRTS begins

INDIA’s National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has commenced construction of a 4.3km viaduct connecting Sarai Kale Khan station and New Ashok Nagar station, marking the start of work on the 82km Delhi - Ghaziabad - Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).

May 7, 2020 | Fleet

Bombardier to supply trains for Delhi - Meerut project

INDIA’s National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has awarded Bombardier a Rs 25.77bn ($US 340m) contract for 40 trains for the Delhi - Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.

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