158-406: The Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (Delhi–Meerut RRTS) is a partially operational 82.15 km (51.05 mi)-long semi high-speed rail and regional transit corridor that will connect the National Capital Region (NCR) cities of Delhi , Ghaziabad and Meerut . It is the first of the four rapid rail corridors planned under the first phase of the RapidX project managed by
316-494: A 1969 traffic and travel characteristics study in the city. Over the next several years, committees in a number of government departments were commissioned to examine issues related to technology, route alignment, and governmental jurisdiction. In 1984, the Urban Arts Commission proposed the development of a multi-modal transport system which would build three underground mass rapid transit corridors and augmenting
474-722: A 6.67 km (4.14 mi) extension from Noida City Centre to Noida Electronic City was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi . Interchanges are available with the Aqua Line (Noida Metro) Noida Sector 51 station at Noida Sector 52 , with the Yellow Line at Rajiv Chowk , with the Green Line at Kirti Nagar , with the Violet Line at Mandi House , with the Airport Express at Dwarka Sector 21 , with
632-537: A 90-second headway, although the actual headway between trains is higher because of the relatively low demand on the new corridors. Keeping the short headway and other constraints in mind, DMRC changed its decision to build nine-car-long stations for new lines and opted for shorter stations which can accommodate six-car trains. On 19 October 2008, a launching gantry and part of the overhead Blue Line extension under construction in Laxmi Nagar collapsed and fell on
790-558: A Semi-High Speed Train. In 2021, Indian Railways started to upgrade Rajdhani Coaches to Tejas coaches. This replaced its traditional LHB Rajdhani coaches On 15 February 2021, the Agartala Rajdhani Express was upgraded with Tejas livery Sleeper Coaches. On 19 July 2021, the Mumbai Rajdhani Express was upgraded to Tejas class smart coaches. LHB Rajdhani coaches. On 1 September 2021
948-410: A change to the signalling system to account for increased braking distance. Prior to the project, the system comprised a mixture of equipment from pre- WWI mechanical signalling to the remote control systems of the 1980s. In some cases, operators needed to telephone the local operators to manually control the signal boxes. With the new speeds, the signalling needed to be computerized. The project employed
1106-708: A class of railcars built by United Goninan , Broadmeadow for Transwa in 2004–05 to replace the WAGR WCA/WCE class railcars on the AvonLink and Prospector services in Australia . They are capable of high-speed operation. In China, higher-speed railways are railways that are not officially categorized as high-speed rail but allow CRH EMUs run on it with speeds up to 200 km/h. Typically these lines are classified as Grade I conventional railways and are used by both passenger and freight services. Note that
1264-665: A comprehensive plan for developing a regional railway that will connect Delhi directly with the adjoining cities and regions of the NCR and beyond. Therefore, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) was formed in July 2013, as a joint venture (JV) of the Governments of India and the states of Haryana , Rajasthan , Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The objective of this company
1422-491: A difficult urban environment within a limited time frame. Putting the central and state governments on an equal footing gave an unprecedented level of autonomy and freedom to the company, which had full powers to hire people, decide on tenders, and control funds. The DMRC hired the Hong Kong MTRC as a technical consultant on rapid-transit operation and construction techniques. Construction proceeded smoothly except for
1580-512: A former Canadian company in railway manufacturing, now acquired by Alstom , a global French company in railway manufacturing since January 2021, emerged as the lowest bidder among a group of three bidders to supply and maintain 210 coaches for a 15-year period, with a price bid of ₹ 2,577 crore (US$ 310 million). The 210 coaches include 180 coaches consisting of 30 six-car trains for the RRTS, and 30 coaches consisting of 10 three-car trains for
1738-673: A joint venture between the Government of India and Delhi , built and operates the Delhi Metro. The DMRC was certified by the United Nations in 2011 as the first metro rail and rail-based system in the world to receive carbon credits for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, reducing annual carbon emission levels in the city by 630,000 tonnes. The Delhi Metro has interchanges with the Rapid Metro Gurgaon (with
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#17327724003171896-658: A major disagreement in 2000, when the Ministry of Railways forced the system to use 5 ft 6 in ( 1,676 mm ) broad gauge despite the DMRC's preference for standard gauge . This decision led to an additional capital expenditure of ₹ 260 crore (US$ 31 million). The Delhi Metro's first line, the Red Line , was inaugurated by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 24 December 2002. The metro became India's second underground rapid transit system , after
2054-466: A maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). Originally scheduled to open before the 2010 Commonwealth Games , the line failed to obtain the mandatory safety clearance and was opened on 23 February 2011 after a delay of about five months. Sixteen months after beginning operations, it was shut down for viaduct repairs on 7 July 2012. The line reopened on 22 January 2013. On 27 June 2013, Reliance Infrastructure told DMRC that they were unable to operate
2212-547: A maximum speed of 160 km/h. Phase I of the project consists of three corridors: Delhi–Meerut , Delhi–Alwar, and Delhi–Panipat corridor. The Delhi–Meerut corridor, also known as the Delhi–Meerut RRTS , is currently under development by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). The Delhi–Meerut RRTS is 82.15 km (51.05 mi) long and costs ₹ 30,274 crore (US$ 3.6 billion). It will comprise 14 stations (with nine additional stations for
2370-514: A passing bus. Workers were using a crane to lift a 400-tonne concrete span of the bridge when the gantry and a 34-metre-long (112 ft) span of the bridge collapsed on the bus. The driver and a construction worker were killed. On 12 July 2009, a section of a bridge collapsed while it was being erected at Zamrudpur, east of Kailash, on the Central Secretariat – Badarpur corridor. Six people died and 15 were injured. A crane removing
2528-533: A remarkable reduction of 15,375 tonnes over its lifetime. Out of the 25,000 solar panels, it is estimated that 16 of the project’s 26 stations with the Meerut Metro can get approximately 1,100 panels on their rooftops, while the remaining nine smaller stations can get approximately 400 panels. The solar panels will together account for 70% of the total energy requirement. Being a rail-based transit system and reduced friction owing to steel-to-steel rolling contact,
2686-473: A shared ticketing system) and Noida Metro . On 22 October 2019, DMRC took over operations of the financially-troubled Rapid Metro Gurgaon. The Delhi Metro's annual ridership was 203.23 crore (2.03 billion) in 2023. The system will have interchanges with the Delhi-Meerut RRTS , India's fastest urban regional transit system. The concept of mass rapid transit for New Delhi first emerged from
2844-581: A smoother ride at higher speeds, the lengths of rail may be welded together to form continuous welded rail (CWR). However, the continuous welded rails are vulnerable to stress due to changes in temperature. In Australia, the track condition before the Regional Fast Rail project could only support trains up to speeds of 130 km/h (80 mph). The tracks are with mixture of wooden and concrete ties. The rail weight varies but with majority being 47 kg/m (95 lb/yd). The track upgrade in
3002-553: A top speed of 110 mph (175 km/h). In 1999, the concept of Regional Fast Rail project was initiated by the Government of Victoria with a goal to provide express higher-speed rail services between four main regional centres of Victoria ( Geelong , Ballarat , Bendigo and the Latrobe Valley ) and Melbourne . The initiative included a key component to upgrade rail infrastructure to have top speeds up to 160 km/h (100 mph). The development phase of initiative
3160-473: A total length of 350.42 kilometres (217.74 mi). It is India's largest and busiest metro rail system and the second-oldest, after the Kolkata Metro . The metro has a mix of underground, at-grade, and elevated stations using broad-gauge and standard-gauge tracks. The metro makes over 4,300 trips daily. Construction began in 1998, and the first elevated section ( Shahdara to Tis Hazari ) on
3318-659: A tunnel portion of the RRTS, the trains were decided to be built by another company. Hence, a re-bidding was conducted by the NCRTC, and Bombardier Transportation , a former Canadian company in railway manufacturing, now acquired by Alstom , a global French company in railway manufacturing, won the bid to make the trains for the RRTS and the Meerut Metro. The company will supply 210 coaches consisting of 30 trainsets with six coaches each, which could be extended to eight coaches based on demand. The trains are being manufactured in
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#17327724003173476-462: Is median separators which are installed along the center line of roadways, extending approximately 70 to 100 feet from the crossing, to discourage drivers from running around the crossing gates. More active devices include the four-quadrant gate , which blocks both sides of each traffic lane. Longer gate arms can cover 3/4 of the roadway. Video cameras can also be installed to catch the violators. A signal monitoring system can also be installed to alert
3634-486: Is India's first train operated by private operators, IRCTC , a subsidiary of Indian Railways . The Ahmedabad – Mumbai Tejas express, also operated by IRCTC was inaugurated on the 17 January 2020. From 1 September 2021, the train LHB Rajdhani Rakes are replaced with LHB Tejas Sleeper Rakes. This increased the speed of the train to 130 km/h. The train can travel at a top speed of 160 km/h making it
3792-567: Is a semi high-speed rail project inaugurated in 2023. Trains, called Namo Bharat trains , can reach speeds of up to 180 kilometers per hour. Delhi Metro [REDACTED] The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system that serves Delhi and the adjoining satellite cities of Ghaziabad , Faridabad , Gurugram , Noida , Bahadurgarh , and Ballabhgarh in the National Capital Region of India . The system consists of 10 colour-coded lines serving 256 stations , with
3950-559: Is also repairing and revamping the roads beneath the viaduct sections after completing works to ensure enhanced flow of traffic without interruptions. Other measures include the installation of 25,000 solar panels on the roofs of all stations and depots to generate 11 MW of electricity through solar power. These installations are expected to generate approximately 666,000 units of solar energy per year over its estimated lifespan of 25 years. The panels will together reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 615 tonnes per year, contributing to
4108-438: Is an example of deliberately reduced speeds). Identifiers starting with S indicates metropolitan services using CRH rolling stock and have a different fare system to the national one. Their maximum speed is 160 km/h. Note: The start and end station in the following lists accounts only CRH services. * denotes some section of this line doesn't have 160 km/h CRH services. (including Second track ) This section lists
4266-718: Is around 12,000 passengers per day, which is an increase of about five times than before. In May 2024, the corridor crossed the record of 1 million passengers since its opening in October 2023. It is expected to go up to 800,000 per day after the entire 82.15 km (51.05 mi)-long corridor from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram becomes operational by June 2025. The RRTS corridor will begin from Jangpura and take its course from Sarai Kale Khan , both in Delhi . Then, it will pass through Ghaziabad , from which three more corridors to Jewar , Hapur and Khurja have been planned to connect
4424-860: Is based on the British Rail designed High Speed Train and entered service in April 1982. It came to fruition in January 1978 when the Public Transport Commission invited tenders for 25 high-speed railcars similar to the Prospector railcars delivered by Comeng to the Western Australian Government Railways in 1971. Comeng's proposal for a train based on the InterCity 125 was announced as
4582-476: Is be able to carry 1,750 passengers. It is compatible with a host of train protection systems like automatic train protection (ATP) and automatic train control (ATC) systems, and also has features like regenerative braking . The trains are the first-ever rapid transit trains in India to have an aerodynamic and sleek design and ergonomically designed seats. They have several facilities and amenities to cater
4740-605: Is being manufactured in India at Alstom's plant in Savli , Gujarat , and the first trainset was delivered to the NCRTC in May 2022. As of February 2024, of the 30 trains of the RRTS, more than 10 trains have been received and are in operation. The RRTS, after starting from Jangpura , will be connected to the Delhi Metro 's Pink Line at Sarai Kale Khan before taking its course towards Meerut . Then, it will have an interchange with
4898-566: Is compatible with higher-speed rail operation. They are both transponder -based and GPS -based PTC systems currently in use in the United States. By a mandate, a significant portion of the railroads in the United States will be covered by PTC by the end of 2015. To support trains that run regularly at higher speeds, the rails need to be reliable. Most freight tracks have wooden ties which cause rails to become slightly misaligned over time due to wood rot, splitting and spike -pull (where
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5056-691: Is designed for a maximum speed of 180 km/h (110 mph), with an operating speed of 160 km/h (100 mph). The average speed is approximately 100 km/h (62 mph). The corridor will start from Jangpura and will take its main course from Sarai Kale Khan station , the terminal station for all the planned corridors, in Sarai Kale Khan , both in Delhi. The corridor will pass through areas of Delhi, Ghaziabad , and Meerut; terminating at Modipuram in Meerut. The Sarai Kale Khan station will be
5214-458: Is now operated by DMRC. The line was built at a cost of ₹ 57 billion (US$ 680 million), of which Reliance Infrastructure invested ₹ 28.85 billion (US$ 350 million) and will pay fees in a revenue-share model. It has six stations (Dhaula Kuan and Delhi Aerocity became operational on 15 August 2011), and some have check-in facilities , parking, and eateries. Rolling stock consists of six-coach trains, operating at ten-minute intervals, with
5372-494: Is provided at five-minute intervals. An interchange with the Yellow Line is available at Central Secretariat through an integrated concourse. On 14 January 2011, the remaining portion from Sarita Vihar to Badarpur was opened; this added three new stations to the network. The section between Mandi House and Central Secretariat was opened on 26 June 2014, and a 971-metre-long (3,186 ft) section between ITO and Mandi House
5530-409: Is the jargon used to describe inter-city passenger rail services that have top speeds of more than conventional rail but are not high enough to be called high-speed rail services. The term is also used by planners to identify the incremental rail improvements to increase train speeds and reduce travel time as alternatives to larger efforts to create or expand the high-speed rail networks. Though
5688-598: Is the Delhi Metro's longest line. The mostly-elevated line covers Delhi in a U-shaped pattern. It is also known as the Ring Road Line, since it runs along the busy Ring Road . The line has interchanges with most of the metro's other lines, including with the Red Line at Netaji Subhash Place and Welcome , with the Yellow Line at Azadpur and Dilli Haat – INA , with the Blue Line at Rajouri Garden , Mayur Vihar Phase-I , Anand Vihar and Karkarduma , with
5846-617: Is the longest corridor outside Delhi: 11 stations and 17 km (11 mi). On 28 May 2017, the ITO – Kashmere Gate corridor was opened by Union Minister of Urban Development Venkaiah Naidu and Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal . The underground section is popularly known as the Heritage Line. Interchanges are available with the Red Line at Kashmere Gate, with the Yellow Line at Kashmere Gate and Central Secretariat , with
6004-514: Is the metro's first line to replace four-coach trains with six- and eight-coach configurations. The Metro Museum at Patel Chowk metro station , South Asia 's only rapid-transit museum, has a collection of display panels, historical photographs and exhibits tracing the genesis of the Delhi Metro. The museum was opened on 1 January 2009. The Blue Line, the third line of the metro open, was the first to connect areas outside Delhi. Mainly elevated and partly underground, it connects Dwarka Sub City in
6162-400: Is the safety of grade crossings (also known as level crossings , flat level crossings , non- grade-separated crossings) which limits how fast trains can go. FRA regulations set speed limits for tracks with grade crossings as follows: Level crossings are generally the most dangerous part of the railway network with a large number of fatal incidents occurring at a grade crossing. In Europe,
6320-553: Is to reduce dependence of commuters on road-based transportation and enhance regional connectivity within the NCR and beyond, and construct, own and operate the Regional Rapid Transit Systems (RRTS). Within Delhi, the RRTS systems will largely run underground, connect to the Delhi Metro and provide commuters with a faster alternative option as a last-mile connectivity to reach their destination. These systems will be similar to other regional transit systems in
6478-660: The Blue Line at Mandi House , with the Pink Line at Lajpat Nagar and with the Magenta Line at Kalkaji Mandir . The Airport Express line runs 22.7 km (14.1 mi) from New Delhi to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25 , linking the New Delhi railway station and Indira Gandhi International Airport . The line was operated by Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Limited (DAMEL), a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure (the line's concessionaire until 30 June 2013). It
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6636-487: The Blue Line at New Ashok Nagar . It will be again connected to the Pink Line and Blue Line at Anand Vihar . After that, it has an interchange with the Red Line at Ghaziabad through which it currently runs till Meerut South . From here, it will have three stations in the Meerut section, with interchanges with the Meerut Metro at Shatabdi Nagar , Begumpul and Modipuram , after which it will share its trains with
6794-594: The Delhi section, inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs) of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) at Anand Vihar , Sahibabad and Shaheed Sthal at Ghaziabad , Indian railway stations, Meerut Metro stations in the Meerut section, cabs, auto-rickshaw stands, parking spaces, etc. All services are provided to passengers on-board the trains and travellers in the stations by RapidX . In November 2023,
6952-554: The Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus metro station of the Pink Line at Dhaula Kuan , and with Indian Railways at New Delhi . An expansion of Dwarka Sector 25 was inaugurated on 17 September 2023 with the opening of the adjacent India International Convention Centre . The Pink Line is the second new line of the Delhi Metro's third phase. It was opened on 14 March 2018, with an extension opening on 6 August. The Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake -to- Shiv Vihar section
7110-526: The Government of India approved the project to be implemented, and also approved the funding of ₹ 30,274 crore (US$ 3.6 billion). Therefore, On 8 March 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the corridor and the Meerut Metro projects, and construction for both the projects began in June 2019. The metro has been added on the RRTS route in Meerut to provide local connectivity, covering 21 km (13 mi). The NCRTC planned for
7268-542: The Green Line at Punjabi Bagh West , with Dhaula Kuan of the Airport Express at Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus , with the Violet Line at Lajpat Nagar , with Indian Railways at Hazrat Nizamuddin and Anand Vihar Terminal , and the ISBTs at Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan . The Pink Line reaches the Delhi Metro's highest point at Dhaula Kuan – 23.6 metres (77 ft 5 in), passing over
7426-621: The Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station , to facilitate smooth and hassle-free movement of commuters. The Anand Vihar station will be also like this due to its location beside the Anand Vihar Terminal railway station , while the Ghaziabad station will act as another hub for interchanging with three more proposed corridors– Ghaziabad–Jewar , Ghaziabad – Bulandshahr – Khurja and Ghaziabad – Hapur . Since August 2024,
7584-498: The Kolkata Metro , when the Vishwa Vidyalaya – Kashmere Gate section of the Yellow Line opened on 20 December 2004. The underground line was inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh . The project's first phase was completed in 2006, on budget and almost three years ahead of schedule, an achievement described by Business Week as "nothing short of a miracle". A 64.75 kilometer (40.23 miles) network of 59 stations
7742-545: The Meerut Metro ) and two depots. Three of the 14 stations (Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar, and Anand Vihar) will be in Delhi, and are planned for seamless integration with the Delhi Metro. The Delhi Metro was planned to be built in phases spread over about 20 years, with each phase lasting five years and the end of one phase marking the beginning of the next. Phase I (65 km or 40 mi) and Phase II (125 km or 78 mi) were completed in 2006 and 2011, respectively. Phase III, totaling 160.07 km (99.46 mi),
7900-661: The National Capital Region (NCR), in 2005, the Planning Commission formed a task force under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) to develop a multi-modal regional transit system for the NCR. This was included in the Integrated Transport Plan for NCR 2032, with special emphasis on Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting regional centres. In 2013, The Governments of India and Delhi decided to create
8058-490: The National Capital Region (NCR). This makes the metro the first metro in India to run along and directly integrate with a regional transit system . The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has decided to equip the corridor along with the Meerut Metro with ETCS L2 signalling, one of the most advanced signalling systems used in Europe . Tenders for its procurement were invited on 17 April 2020, and Alstom
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#17327724003178216-512: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) introduced online booking facilities through which passengers can book tickets online, with a mobile app named 'RRTS Connect'. For the very first time in India, the NCRTC has introduced a "one-tap ticketing" feature to commute in the Namo Bharat trains through the 'RRTS Connect' app. This feature allows commuters to generate a QR code swiftly on this app from anywhere within 300 metres of
8374-624: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). Designed to allow a maximum speed of 180 km/h (110 mph), the distance between Delhi and Meerut will be covered in less than 60 minutes. The project is being executed at a cost of ₹ 30,274 crore (US$ 3.6 billion). It will start from Jangpura as the starting station, run through Sarai Kale Khan , the terminal for the three planned corridors, both in Delhi, and end in Modipuram in Meerut. It will have 16 stations and two depots at Duhai and Modipuram . The foundation stone for
8532-686: The Noida-Greater Noida Metro and the 11.7-kilometre (7.3 mi) Rapid Metro Gurgaon which connect to the Delhi Metro. The Haryana Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (HMRTC) has plans to establish a metro network spanning 188 kilometers in Gurugram. Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) will be responsible for constructing, maintaining, and operating this metro line, similar to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Currently, all these lines will be developed in
8690-480: The Pink Line at Rajouri Garden , Mayur Vihar Phase-I , Karkarduma and Anand Vihar , with the Magenta Line at Janakpuri West and Botanical Garden , and with Indian Railways and the Interstate Bus Station (ISBT) at Anand Vihar station (which connects with Anand Vihar Railway Terminal and Anand Vihar ISBT ). An interchange with the Red Line at Mohan Nagar is planned. Opened in 2010,
8848-524: The Rajendra Nagar Patna Rajdhani Express was upgraded to Tejas rakes. This increased the speed of the train to 130 km/h. The train can travel at a top speed of 160 km/h. In 2019, Vande Bharat Express , also known as Train 18 , was inaugurated. This is an Indian higher-speed rail intercity electric multiple unit . It was designed and built by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur , Chennai under
9006-529: The Red Line opened on 25 December 2002. The first underground section ( Vishwa Vidyalaya – Kashmere Gate ) on the Yellow Line opened on 20 December 2004. The network was developed in phases. Phase I was completed by 2006, followed by Phase II in 2011. Phase III was mostly complete in 2021, except for a small extension of the Airport Line which opened in 2023. Construction of Phase IV began on 30 December 2019. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC),
9164-573: The Solid State Interlocking with the newly laid fiber-optic communication between the components to use three computer systems to control the signals. When the output of one computer differs from the other two, the system will fail that computer and continue the signal operations as long as the outputs from the other two computers are consistent. The project deployed the Train Protection & Warning System which allows
9322-594: The Yamuna River between the Kashmere Gate and Shastri Park stations. The opening of the first stretch on 24 December 2002, between Shahdara and Tis Hazari , crashed the ticketing system due to demand. Subsequent sections were opened from Tis Hazari – Trinagar (later renamed Inderlok ) on 4 October 2003, Inderlok – Rithala on 31 March 2004, and Shahdara – Dilshad Garden on 4 June 2008. The Red Line has interchanges at Kashmere Gate with
9480-470: The Yellow and Violet Lines , at Inderlok with the Green Line , and at Netaji Subhash Place and Welcome with the Pink Line . An interchange with the Blue Line at Mohan Nagar is planned. Six-coach trains were commissioned on the line on 24 November 2013. An extension from Dilshad Garden to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) opened on 8 March 2019. The metro introduced a set of two eight-coach trains on
9638-564: The definitions of high-speed rail , the definition varies by country. The term has been used by government agencies, government officials, transportation planners, academia, the rail industry, and the media, but sometimes with overlaps in the speed definitions. Some countries with an established definition of higher-speed rail include: In Canada, the assumption about grade crossing is that operating higher-speed rail services between 160 and 200 km/h (99 and 124 mph) would require "improved levels of protection in acceptable areas". In
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#17327724003179796-770: The 15.1-kilometre (9.4 mi) Inderlok–Mundka section opening on 3 April 2010 and the 3.5-kilometre (2.2 mi) Kirti Nagar–Ashok Park Main branch line opening on 27 August 2011. On 6 August 2012, to improve commuting in the National Capital Region, the government of India approved an extension from Mundka to Bahadurgarh in Haryana. The 11.18-kilometre (6.95 mi) stretch has seven stations ( Mundka Industrial Area , Ghevra , Tikri Kalan , Tikri Border , Pandit Shree Ram Sharma , Bahadurgarh City and Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh ) between Mundka and Bahadurgarh, and opened on 24 June 2018. Interchanges are available with
9954-432: The 17 km (11 mi)-long priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot to begin regular operations by March 2023. However, due to some works pending in the stations, especially in Ghaziabad , it got delayed, so it was inaugurated and opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 October 2023. In July 2022, the NCRTC selected Deutsche Bahn (DB), the national railway company of Germany , to operate and maintain
10112-453: The 17 km (11 mi)-long stretch from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot from October 2023, the initial ridership varied between 2,500 and 3,000 passengers per day. As of May 2024, following the extension of the corridor by another 17 km (11 mi) from Duhai Depot to Modinagar North in March 2024, which brought the total operational length to about 34 km (21 mi), the ridership
10270-441: The 38-kilometre-long (24 mi) Magenta line began on 28 December 2021, making it the Delhi Metro's (and India's) first driverless metro line. On 25 November 2021, the 59-kilometre-long (37 mi) Pink Line also began driverless operations. The total driverless DMRC network is nearly 97 km (60 mi), putting Delhi Metro in fourth position globally among such networks behind Kuala Lumpur . The expected daily ridership of
10428-493: The 42 km (26 mi)-long Sahibabad – Meerut South section is operational. The 16.60 km (10.31 mi)-long section from Sarai Kale Khan to Sahibabad is expected to become operational by the end of 2024. After the addition of Jangpura as the starting station of the corridor, which is slated to open after the opening of the entire corridor, the number of stations became 16 from the previous plan of 14. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has divided
10586-603: The Blue Line at Dwarka. The Najafgarh-to-Dwarka section was opened on 4 October 2019. The extension to Dhansa Bus Stand was scheduled to open in December 2020, but construction was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic ; it opened on 18 September 2021. The RapidX is a semi-high-speed regional rapid transit system (RRTS) which aims to connect Delhi with its neighbouring cities via eight lines of semi-high-speed trains operating at
10744-477: The Blue Line completed Phase I in October 2006. Phase II consists of 123.3 km (76.6 mi) of route length and 86 stations, and is completed; the first section opened in June 2008, and the last section opened in August 2011. Phase III consists of 109 stations, three new lines and seven route extensions, totaling 160.07 km (99.46 mi), at a cost of ₹ 410.79 billion (US$ 4.9 billion). Most of it
10902-419: The Blue Line to Noida and Ghaziabad) of the national capital region in the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. At the end of Phases I and II, the network's total length was 188.05 km (116.85 mi) and 145 stations became operational between 4 June 2008 and 27 August 2011. Phase I (Red, Yellow and Blue Lines) and Phase II (Green, Violet, and Airport Express Lines) focused on adding radial lines to expand
11060-536: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on 3 May 1995, with Elattuvalapil Sreedharan its managing director. Mangu Singh replaced Sreedharan as DMRC managing director on 31 December 2011. When the project was originally approved by the Union Cabinet in September 1996, it had three corridors. In 1997, official development assistance loans from Japan were granted to finance and conduct the first phase of
11218-466: The Dhaula Kuan grade-separator flyovers and the Airport Express Line. The Magenta Line is the Delhi Metro's first new line of its third phase. The Botanical Garden-to-Kalkaji Mandir section opened on 25 December 2017, and the remainder of the line opened on 28 May 2018. It has 25 stations, from Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden . The line directly connects to Terminal 1D of Indira Gandhi International Airport . The Hauz Khas station on this line and
11376-469: The ETCS L2 signalling. This is the first time in the world that an LTE network is being used along with ETCS L2 signalling. On 26 January 2024, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) drafted a plan to extend the RRTS corridor from its terminating point in Meerut to Haridwar through Muzaffarnagar , in a meeting of the National Capital Region (NCR) planning board. The officials of
11534-678: The FRA establishes classification of track quality which regulates the speed limits of trains with Class 5, Class 6, Class 7 and Class 8 for top speeds of 90 mph (145 km/h), 110 mph (175 km/h), 125 mph (200 km/h) and 160 mph (255 km/h), respectively. The FRA also regulates passenger train design and safety standards to ensure trains that operate at speeds of 80 mph (130 km/h) up to 125 mph (200 km/h) comply with its Tier I standard and trains that operate at speeds up to 150 mph (240 km/h) comply with its Tier II standard. Another limitation
11692-540: The FRA limits train speeds to 110 mph (175 km/h) without an "impenetrable barrier" at each crossing. Even with that top speed, the grade crossings must have adequate means to prevent collisions. Another option is grade separation , but it could be cost-prohibitive and the planners may opt for at-grade crossing improvements instead. The safety improvements at crossings can be done using combination of techniques. This includes passive devices such as upgraded signage and pavement markings. Another low-cost passive device
11850-695: The Green Line (Line 5) is the metro's fifth and its first standard-gauge line; the others were broad gauge. It runs between Inderlok (a Red Line station) and Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh , with a branch line connecting its Ashok Park Main station with Kirti Nagar on the Blue Line. The elevated line, built as part of Phase II, runs primarily along the busy NH 10 route in West Delhi. It has 24 stations, including an interchange, and covers 29.64 km (18.42 mi). The line has India's first standard-gauge maintenance depot, at Mundka. It opened in two stages, with
12008-473: The Indian government's Make in India initiative over a span of 18 months. The unit cost of the first rake was given as ₹ 1 billion (US$ 12 million), though the unit cost is expected to go down with subsequent production. At the original price, it is estimated to be 40% cheaper than a similar train imported from Europe. The train was launched on 15 February 2019, from Delhi to Varanasi . The service
12166-527: The Magenta Line on Outer Ring Road (Line 8) and the Grey Line connecting Dwarka and Najafgarh (Line 9). Work on Phase III began in 2011, with 2016 the planned deadline. Over 20 tunnel-boring machines were used simultaneously to expedite construction, which was completed in March 2019 (except for a small stretch due to non-availability of land). Short extensions were later added to Phase III, which
12324-668: The Meerut Metro. In September 2020, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) released the design of the RRTS train, which is inspired by the Lotus Temple . Designed in Hyderabad , the trains have a design speed of 180 km/h (110 mph) and an operational speed of 160 km/h (99 mph), making them the fastest rapid transit trains in India. Each fully air-conditioned, six-car trainset, which could be extended to eight coaches based on demand, consists of one premium coach and one coach reserved for women, and
12482-604: The Mohan Nagar intersection in Ghaziabad. A car, an auto rickshaw, and a motorbike were also damaged in the incident. The Delhi Metro has been undergoing construction in phases. Phase I consisted of 59 stations and 64.75 km (40.23 mi) of route length, of which 13.0 km (8.1 mi) is underground and 52.0 km (32.3 mi) at grade or elevated. The inauguration of the Dwarka – Barakhamba Road corridor of
12640-402: The NCRTC stated that if the plan is executed, then the travel time from Delhi to Haridwar would decrease to only 2 hours from the current 3-4 hours by road and 5-6 hours by rail. The officials decided to conduct a physical survey of the proposed section to assess the feasibility and execution of the project. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared to further analyse the practicality of
12798-531: The RRTS and the Meerut Metro will be integrated together for stops. The corridor has currently 8 stations and one depot functional, and 8 more along with the Meerut Metro and another depot under construction. The stations' exterior designs are inspired by the feather colours of the Peacock , the national bird of India . The following list shows the stations, their integration with existing transport modes and their statuses. On 1 May 2020, Bombardier Transportation ,
12956-517: The RRTS station premise, with just one tap and without bothering about destination, thus saving them time and effort to book tickets in advance. This is also the first time in the world that such a ticketing feature is being provided in any public transport system. In line with the NCRTC’s efforts to ensure a seamless and hassle-free travel experience, this initiative lets commuters travel with spontaneity and allows flexibility in changing destinations during
13114-574: The Red Line at Inderlok , the Blue Line at Kirti Nagar and the Pink Line at Punjabi Bagh West . The Violet Line is the sixth metro line opened and the second standard-gauge corridor, after the Green Line. The 47-kilometre-long (29 mi) line connects Raja Nahar Singh in Ballabgarh via Faridabad to Kashmere Gate in New Delhi , with 26 km (16 mi) overhead and the rest underground. The first section between Central Secretariat and Sarita Vihar opened on 3 October 2010, hours before
13272-524: The Red Line, converted from the existing fleet of 39 six-coach trains, in November 2022. The Yellow Line, the metro's second line, was its first underground line. Running 49 kilometres (30 mi) north to south, it connects Samaypur Badli with Millennium City Centre Gurugram in Gurugram . The northern and southern parts of the line are elevated, and the central section (which passes through some of
13430-624: The United States, railroad tracks are largely used for freight with at-grade crossings . Passenger trains in many corridors run on shared tracks with freight trains . Most trains are limited to top speeds of 79 mph (127 km/h) unless they are equipped with an automatic cab signal , automatic train stop , automatic train control or positive train control system approved by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). In developing higher-speed rail services, one of those safety systems must be used. Additionally,
13588-825: The Yamuna River between the Indraprastha and Yamuna Bank stations, and has India's second extradosed bridge across the Northern Railways mainlines near Pragati Maidan . A branch of the Blue Line, inaugurated on 8 January 2010, runs for 6.25 kilometres (3.88 mi) from the Yamuna Bank station to Anand Vihar in East Delhi. It was extended to Vaishali on 14 July 2011. A 2.76-kilometre (1.71 mi) stretch from Dwarka Sector 9 to Dwarka Sector 21 opened on 30 October 2010. On 9 March 2019,
13746-616: The Yellow Line is the deepest metro station, at a depth of 29 metres (95 ft). The Magenta Line has interchanges with the Yellow Line at Hauz Khas , with the Blue Line at Janakpuri West and Botanical Garden , and with the Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir . India's first driverless train service began on the Magenta Line in December 2020. The Grey Line (also known as Line 9), the metro's shortest, runs from Dwarka to Dhansa Bus Stand in western Delhi. The 4.295 km (2.669 mi) line has four stations (Dhansa Bus Stand, Najafgarh , Nangli and Dwarka), and has an interchange with
13904-780: The above limitations, many regional transportation planners focus on rail improvements to have the top speeds up to 110 mph (175 km/h) when proposing a new higher-speed rail service. In countries where there had been rail improvement projects in the later part of the 20th century and into the 2000s, there are inter-city rail services with comparable speed ranges of higher-speed rail, but they are not specifically called "higher-speed rail". Below are some examples of such services that are still in operation. Some commuter rail services that cover shorter distances may achieve similar speeds but they are not typically called as higher-speed rail. Some examples are: There are many types of trains that can support higher-speed rail operation. Usually,
14062-548: The biggest of all the stations with three levels, six platforms and six tracks for serving the three corridors to Meerut, Panipat and Alwar . Due to its terminal status and location, it will be a multi-modal transport hub by directly connecting with the adjoining transport systems and facilities in vicinity, like the Sarai Kale Khan - Nizamuddin metro station of the Delhi Metro , the Sarai Kale Khan Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT), and
14220-458: The bus transport system compounded the problem, with inexperienced operators plying poorly-maintained, noisy and polluting buses on lengthy routes; this resulted in long waiting times, unreliable service, overcrowding, unqualified drivers, speeding and reckless driving which led to road accidents. The Government of India under Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and the Government of Delhi set up
14378-435: The city's suburban railway and road transport networks. The city expanded significantly while technical studies and financing the project underway, doubling its population and increasing the number of vehicles five-fold between 1981 and 1998. Traffic congestion and pollution soared as an increasing number of commuters used private vehicles, and the existing bus system was unable to bear the load. A 1992 attempt to privatise
14536-419: The civil construction work of the RRTS project into eight packages and 30 packages for all stations, ramps, tunnel sections and technical facilities, consisting of 16 stations and two depots . Of the eight packages, two packages in the Meerut section are also part of the Meerut Metro project. The list of all packages, their contractors and statuses is as follows: Note: Package-1 and Package-2 are part of
14694-493: The company's plant in Savli , Gujarat . Of the entire length, 68.03 km (42.27 mi) will be elevated, 14.12 km (8.77 mi) will be underground and 1.45 km (0.90 mi) will be at-grade for connections to two depots, to be located at Duhai and Modipuram . In the densely populated areas of Delhi and Meerut , the route will be underground including near the Yamuna river at Anand Vihar . The entire route
14852-614: The completion of the rest of the corridor. The rest of the corridor till Modipuram is expected be operational by June 2025. Following the Galwan Valley skirmish on 15 June 2020, there were calls by the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch for the Government to cancel the bid of a Chinese company involved in constructing and manufacturing the trains of the RRTS. Although the Chinese company was not abstained from constructing
15010-430: The construction is also underway, while the operator is DB RRTS Operations India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn (DB). Upon opening, the RRTS became the first regional transit system of India, also consisting the fastest rapid transit train in India, at an operational speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Due to increasing population, traffic, congestion, pollution, demand and risk of accidents and mishaps in
15168-469: The construction work that could potentially disrupt the train services. The followings are some strategies used by regional transportation planners and rail track owners for their rail improvement projects in order to start the higher-speed rail services. In Victoria , Australia, the increased top speeds from 130 to 160 km/h (80 to 100 mph) in the Regional Fast Rail project required
15326-460: The corridor for 12 years with a further five years' option, as part of the contract. Hence, after the opening of the corridor, the company formed a subsidiary named DB RRTS Operations India Pvt. Ltd., and began to look after the operations from the same day. The NCRTC named the provider of the services as RapidX and the trains as Namo Bharat , the fastest rapid transit train of India, at an operational speed of 160 km/h (99 mph), soon after
15484-627: The corridor will have one-fifth fossil fuel consumption compared to road vehicles. To sustain water consumption and promote conservation, water recycling systems, rainwater harvesting facilities and sewage treatment systems are all being set up in and near the stations' and depots' premises. These sustainability measures will lead to drastic reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, by an estimated 250,000 tonnes per year, and also save water. Higher-speed rail Higher-speed rail ( HrSR ), also known as high-performance rail , higher-performance rail , semi-high-speed rail or almost-high-speed rail ,
15642-458: The corridor. During construction, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has managed the pace of the work on the RRTS, which has become among the fastest infrastructure projects being executed in India , while simultaneously taking extensive pollution control measures in and around the construction sites. A dedicated team of experts appointed by the NCRTC are regularly monitoring
15800-484: The crews when the crossing equipment has malfunctioned. In Norway, grade crossing speed are not permitted to exceed 160 km/h (100 mph). In areas where there is frequent interference between freight and passenger trains due to congestion which causes the passenger trains to slow down, more extensive improvements may be needed. Certain segments of the line in congested areas may need to be rerouted. New track may need to be laid to avoid many curves which slow down
15958-493: The debris collapsed the following day and collapsed two other nearby cranes, injuring six. On 22 July 2009, a worker at the Ashok Park Metro station was killed when a steel beam fell on him. Over a hundred people, including 93 workers, have died since work on the metro began in 1998. On 23 April 2018, five people were injured when an iron girder fell off the elevated section of a Metro structure under construction at
16116-617: The definition of higher-speed rail varies from country to country, most countries refer to rail services operating at speeds up to 200 km/h (125 mph). The concept is usually viewed as stemming from efforts to upgrade a legacy railway line to high speed railway standards (speeds in excess of 250 km/h or 155 mph), but usually falling short on the intended speeds. The faster speeds are achieved through various means including new rolling stock such as tilting trains, upgrades to tracks including shallower curves, electrification, in-cab signalling, and less frequent halts/stops. As with
16274-493: The deliberately reduced scenarios mentioned in "train identifiers" section above. Since 1997, ongoing construction to upgrade and built higher-speed lines capable of speeds of up to 200 km/h (120 mph) is conducted. The P.A.Th.E. Plan ( Patras - Athens - Thessaloniki - Evzonoi ), as it is called aims at reduced journey times between Greece's main cities (Athens, Thessaloniki and Patra) as well as an improved rail connection between Greece and North Macedonia . Currently, only
16432-549: The diesel-electric counterpart. The fuel consumption, locomotive maintenance costs and track wear of all all-electric locomotives are also lower. Furthermore, electric traction makes the operator more independent of oil price fluctuations and imports, as electricity can be generated from domestic resources or renewable energy. This was a major consideration in the electrification of the German Democratic Republic network , as lignite (and therefore electricity)
16590-423: The effectiveness of these measures and step-up the activities wherever necessary. Construction is being done within barricaded zones of adequate height and thorough cleanliness is being maintained on these sites. Anti-smog guns and water sprinklers are deployed to settle the dust generated from the works. All the raw materials and debris are kept covered with loose, thin sheets properly at their marked sites. The NCRTC
16748-443: The government of India was received for three priority corridors in March 2019. Construction of the corridors 65.1 km (40.5 mi) began on 30 December 2019, with an expected completion date of 2025. The metro's total length will exceed 450 kilometres (280 mi) at the end of Phase IV, not including other independently operated systems in the National Capital Region such as the 29.7-kilometre-long (18.5 mi) Aqua Line of
16906-454: The higher superelevation, will require track modification to have transition spirals to and from those curves to be longer. Old turnouts may need replacement to allow trains to run through the turnouts at higher speeds. In the United States, some old turnouts have speed limit of 20 mph (30 km/h). Even with newer turnouts (rated #20), the diverging speed limit is still at 45 mph (70 km/h) which would significantly slow down
17064-425: The higher-speed train passing through those sections. High-speed turnouts (rated #32.7) are capable of handling maximum diverging speeds of 80 mph (130 km/h). In order to minimize the downtime to upgrade tracks, a track renewal train (TRT) can automate much of the process, replacing rails, ties, and ballast at the rate of 2 miles per day. In the United States, a TRT is used by Union Pacific Railroad on
17222-496: The inaugural ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games , and connects Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (the venue for the games' opening and closing ceremonies). Completed in 41 months, it includes a 100-metre-long (330 ft) bridge over the Indian Railways mainlines and a 167.5-metre-long (550 ft) cable-stayed bridge across a road flyover; it connects several hospitals, tourist attractions, and an industrial estate. Service
17380-448: The inauguration of the corridor. In December 2023, after conducting trials runs on another 25 km (16 mi)-long section between Duhai Depot and Meerut South , the NCRTC announced that the section would be likely opened by March 2024, thereby taking the operational length to about 42 km (26 mi). Therefore, the section was opened till Modinagar North on 6 March 2024, and till Meerut South on 18 August 2024, thus increasing
17538-502: The journey. In May 2024, the NCRTC announced to install electric vehicle charging points at all stations of the entire corridor, and launched the first charging points in Sahibabad station . All stations of the RRTS have similar features like that of an airport . They have several technologically advanced features to enhance and give passengers a smooth and streamlined experience, as follows: The RRTS, after starting operations on
17696-435: The length of track. When straight routes are not possible, reducing the number of curves and lowering the degree of curvature would result in higher achievable speeds on those curves. An example is the elimination of three consecutive reverse curves in favor of one larger curve. Raising superelevation may be considered for sharp curves which significantly limit speed. The higher speeds on those modified curves, together with
17854-417: The limit is often 160 km/h (100 mph) over grade crossings. In Sweden there is a special rule permitting 200 km/h (125 mph) if there are barriers and automatic detection of road vehicles standing on the track. In Russia 250 km/h (155 mph) is permitted over grade crossings. The United Kingdom has railway lines of 200 km/h (125 mph) which still use grade crossings. With
18012-433: The line beyond 30 June of that year. DMRC took over the line on 1 July 2013 with a 100-person operations and maintenance team. In January 2015, DMRC reported that the line's ridership had increased about 30 percent after a fare reduction of up to 40 percent the previous July. DMRC announced a further fare reduction on 14 September 2015, with a maximum fare of ₹60 and minimum of ₹10 instead of ₹100 and ₹20. DMRC said that this
18170-617: The line was further extended between Jahangirpuri and Samaypur Badli in Outer Delhi. Interchanges are available with the Red Line and Kashmere Gate ISBT at Kashmere Gate , with the Blue Line at Rajiv Chowk , with the Violet Line at Kashmere Gate and Central Secretariat , with the Airport Express at New Delhi , with the Pink Line at Azadpur and Dilli Haat - INA , with the Magenta Line at Hauz Khas , with Rapid Metro Gurgaon at Sikanderpur , and with Indian Railways at Chandni Chowk and New Delhi . The Yellow Line
18328-466: The mainline, opened on 21 June 2010; the Chhatarpur station on this stretch opened on 26 August of that year. Due to delays in acquiring land to construct the station, it was built with prefabricated structures in nine months and is the only Delhi Metro station made completely of steel. The connecting link between Central Secretariat and Qutub Minar opened on 3 September 2010. On 10 November 2015,
18486-500: The majority of high-speed lines are also called "passenger-only"( Chinese : 客运专线 ) lines. Inside mainland China this word invokes a sense of higher-speed rail but the wording usage is inconsistent. Identifiers starting with G indicates at least part of the train's route operates at a maximum 300 km/h or above (this is a characteristic of the line rather than the precise maximum speed of this exact train) and not running at deliberately reduced speed on any section. Other sections of
18644-424: The modernized lines of Domokos – Thessaloniki , Athens Airport – Kiato , and Thessaloniki – Strymonas are in operation at maximum speeds of 160 km/h (99 mph). The Gatimaan Express was India's first semi-high speed train. In October 2014, the railways applied for safety certificate from Commission of Railway Safety to start the service. In June 2015, the train was officially announced. The train
18802-591: The most congested parts of Delhi) is underground. The underground section between Vishwa Vidyalaya and Kashmere Gate opened on 20 December 2004; the Kashmere Gate ;– Central Secretariat section opened on 3 July 2005, and Vishwa Vidyalaya – Jahangirpuri on 4 February 2009. The line has India's second-deepest metro station at Chawri Bazar , 25 metres (82 ft) below ground level. An additional stretch from Qutab Minar to Millennium City Centre Gurugram , initially operating separately from
18960-531: The nearby towns and cities lying in Uttar Pradesh with the National Capital Region (NCR), cross Meerut simultaneously with the Meerut Metro and end in Modipuram . The corridor will have a total of 16 stations, with 9 more as intermediate stations of the Meerut Metro where the RRTS will not have any stops, except four stations at Meerut South , Shatabdi Nagar , Begumpul and Modipuram , where both
19118-430: The needs of the passengers, such as on-board catering, ticket scanners, food vending machines, information display systems, hand rests on the sides of the seats, adequate walking space, window blinders, charging points, fire alarms, washrooms, CCTVs, separate seats for and wheelchairs for physically challenged passengers. The trains were named as Namo Bharat after the inauguration of the corridor. The entire rolling stock
19276-475: The network after the completion of Phase III was estimated at 53.47 lakh passengers. Actual DMRC ridership was 27.79 lakh in 2019–20, 51.97 percent of the projected ridership. Actual ridership of the Phase III corridors was 4.38 lakh, compared with a projected ridership of 20.89 lakh in 2019–20 (a deficit of 79.02 percent). The communication-based train control (CBTC) on Phase III trains enables them to run at
19434-492: The network. To further reduce congestion and improve connectivity, Phase III included eight extensions to existing lines, two ring lines (the Pink and Magenta Lines) and the Grey Line. It has 28 underground stations, three new lines and seven route extensions, totaling 162.08 kilometres (100.71 mi), at a cost of ₹ 410.079 billion (US$ 4.9 billion). The three new Phase III lines are the Pink Line on Inner Ring Road (Line 7),
19592-456: The operational length to about 34 km (21 mi) and presently to 42 km (26 mi). Another 16.6 km (10.3 mi)-long section from Sarai Kale Khan to Sahibabad is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. In November 2021, the NCRTC decided to build a station, as the terminating station of the corridor, in Jangpura in the Delhi section. Originally, it was planned to have
19750-596: The power plants. Substations are required for each of the 40-mile (64 km) lengths to reduce severe voltage losses. There is also a need to consider the required amount of power supply and new power plants may be required. For locomotives, new electric locomotives are needed or existing diesel-electric locomotives can be retrofitted into all-electric locomotives, but it is a complicated task. These factors cause electrification to have high initial investment costs. The advantages of all-electric locomotives are that they provide quieter, cleaner and more reliable operations than
19908-919: The priority section of the RRTS, and Package-7 and Package-8 are part of the Meerut Metro. • Lot-1: 2000 MT of UIC 60/60E-1/60 KG 1080 Grade Head Hardened Rails • Lot-2: 4000 MT of 60 KG 880 Grade Rail Class-A All stations and trains of the RRTS have similar facilities like that of an airport . They have several facilities to fulfill the requirements of travellers and on-board passengers to ensure smooth and hassle-free experience, like booking counters, ticket and food vending machines, on-board catering and washrooms, check-in kiosks, baggage checking counters, CCTVs, platform screen doors (PSDs), washrooms, retiring rooms, restaurants, retail stores, free WiFi, child care facilities, emergency and medical facilities, facilities for physically challenged passengers like wheelchairs, escalators, elevators and connecting facilities to other existing transport modes like Delhi Metro stations in
20066-434: The project included changing to use concrete ties and to use new standard of rail weight at 60 kg/m (121 lb/yd) in order to support the new top speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph). There may be restriction in maximum operating speeds due to track geometry of existing line, especially on curves. Straightening the route, where possible, will reduce the travel time by increasing the allowable speeds and by reducing
20224-440: The project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2019, and construction began in June 2019. The project's first phase, or the 17 km (11 mi)-long priority corridor from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot , was expected to become operational by March 2023. However, due to pending works in some stations, especially in Ghaziabad , it got delayed. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 October 2023, and
20382-432: The rail infrastructure needs to be upgraded prior to such operation. However, the requirements to the infrastructure (signalling systems, curve radii, etc.) greatly increase with higher speeds, so an upgrade to a higher-speed standard is often simpler and less expensive than building new high-speed lines. But an upgrade to existing track currently in use, with busy traffic in some segments, introduces challenges associated with
20540-455: The rest of the entire 82 km (51 mi)-long corridor will be opened by June 2025. The corridor was extended till Modinagar North from Duhai Depot on 6 March 2024 and till Meerut South on 18 August 2024, thereby increasing the overall operational length to about 34 km (21 mi) and currently to 42 km (26 mi). The owner of the corridor and its trains is the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), under whom
20698-557: The route may have lower speeds as low as 160 km/h. Identifiers starting with C indicates short-distance travel using CRH trains, the maximum speed is irrelevant (ranging from 160 km/h Ürümqi-Korla service to 350 km/h Beijing-Tianjin (via intercity) service). Identifiers starting with D indicates CRH services with maximum speed 265 km/h or less, including overnight sleepers on 310 km/h Beijing-Guangzhou line (running them 310 km/h overnight not only causes noises but also disturbs sleeping patterns of passengers. This
20856-406: The route, safety at all at-grade crossings needs to be considered. In Australia, the levels of upgrade of the crossing in the rail improvements project were based on the risk analysis. The improvements included flashing light protection, automatic full barriers protection, and pedestrian gates crossings. The project also introduced the use of rubber panels at the crossings. In the United States,
21014-407: The spike is gradually loosened from the tie). The concrete ties used to replace them are intended to make the track more stable, particularly with changes in temperature. Rail joints are also an issue, since most conventional rail lines use bolts and fishplates to join two sections of the rail together. This causes the joint to become slightly misaligned over time due to loosening bolts. To make for
21172-494: The stabling yard and operations control centre (OCC) for looking after the three corridors originating from Sarai Kale Khan, but the station plan was created to provide people living in Jangpura and adjoining localities connectivity to the RRTS, through the densely congested Mathura Road. Upon this addition, the number of stations on the corridor increased to 16. The station will be underground, and will be completed and opened after
21330-577: The successful bidder in October 1976. The Tilt Train is the name for two similar tilting train services, one electric and the other diesel , operated by Queensland Rail on the North Coast line from Brisbane to Rockhampton and Cairns . In May 1999 the Electric Tilt Train set an Australian train speed record of 210 km/h (130 mph) north of Bundaberg , a record that still stands. The Transwa WDA/WDB/WDC class are
21488-523: The system to automatically applies the brakes at a sufficient distance to stop the train if the driver does not control the speeds adequately. The project also incorporated Train Control and Monitoring System to allow real-time monitoring of the position of trains. In the United States, the first step to increase top speeds from 79 mph (127 km/h) is to install a new signal system that incorporates FRA-approved positive train control (PTC) system that
21646-421: The system. Construction of the Delhi Metro began on 1 October 1998. To avoid problems experienced by the Kolkata Metro , which witnessed substantial delays and ran 12 times over budget due to "political meddling, technical problems and bureaucratic delays", the DMRC was created as a special-purpose vehicle vested with autonomy and power to execute the large project which involved many technical complexities in
21804-914: The third rail system is not generally used for higher-speed rail. One example in the United States that does involve electrification is the Keystone Improvement Project to provide higher-speed rail service along the Harrisburg - Pittsburgh segment of the Keystone Corridor in Pennsylvania . The plan includes additional track, a new signal system and electrification. If completed as planned, this would allow Amtrak to utilize electric power continuously on service from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. The first segment ("Main Line") has already been using electric locomotives with
21962-504: The track shared with future higher-speed rail service in Illinois area. For electrified track, the old catenary may need to be replaced. The fixed-tension catenary which is acceptable for low speeds may not be suitable for regular higher-speed rail services, where a constant tension is automatically maintained when temperature changes cause the length of the wire to expand or contract. With trains running at higher speeds throughout
22120-498: The trains of the Meerut Metro at Modipuram depot. In the metro's first phase, the first line will run parallelly along the RRTS tracks on both sides, and the four of its 13 stations will be integrated with the RRTS, at Modipuram, Begumpul, Shatabdi Nagar and Meerut South, so that commuters can seamlessly connect with the metro and the Namo Bharat trains of the RRTS, providing them the ease of travel within Meerut and for connectivity to Delhi , Noida , Ghaziabad and adjoining parts of
22278-455: The trains. In stretches of heavy freight train traffic, adding passing sidings along the segment should be considered. Sometimes certain stations may need to be bypassed. Another consideration is electrification . Electrifying a railway line entails a major upgrade to the rail infrastructure and equipment. On the infrastructure side, it requires catenary lines to be built above the tracks. New transmission lines are needed to carry power from
22436-543: The west with the satellite city of Noida in the east for a distance of 56.61 kilometres (35.18 mi). The line's first section, between Dwarka and Barakhamba Road , opened on 31 December 2005, and subsequent sections opened between Dwarka – Dwarka Sector 9 on 1 April 2006, Barakhamba Road – Indraprastha on 11 November 2006, Indraprastha – Yamuna Bank on 10 May 2009, Yamuna Bank – Noida City Centre on 12 November 2009, and Dwarka Sector 9 – Dwarka Sector 21 on 30 October 2010. The line crosses
22594-475: The world, like London 's Crossrail , Paris ' RER and Munich 's S-Bahn . Initially, eight corridors traversing the NCR of at least 1,000 km (620 mi) were planned to be implemented, which now increased to nine, of which four corridors are being tracked to implement in the coming years, including the Delhi–Meerut, Delhi–Alwar , Delhi–Panipat and Ghaziabad–Jewar corridors. The Delhi–Meerut corridor
22752-438: Was approved by the government of India for construction on 7 March 2019. The Golden Line was lengthened in October 2020, making the project 65.1 km (40.5 mi) long. It is planned to be completed by 2025. The Red Line, the first metro line opened, connects Rithala in the west to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in the east for a distance of 34.55 kilometres (21.47 mi). Partly elevated and partly at grade, it crosses
22910-470: Was awarded the contract worth approximately ₹ 937 crore (US$ 110 million) in January 2021. All operations and trains are controlled by RapidX in its operations control centre (OCC) at Duhai Depot . After the completion of the second OCC at Jangpura , the RapidX will have two OCCs to look after the operations. Nokia partnered with Alstom to implement the 4.9G/LTE private wireless network to support
23068-684: Was between 2000 and 2002. Finally, the services on four lines began between 2005 and 2006 with top speeds of 160 km/h using VLocity trains. Additionally, Queensland Rail 's Tilt Train , the Prospector and NSW TrainLink's XPT all have a top service speed of 160 km/h (99–100 mph). The New South Wales XPT (short for Express Passenger Train) is the main long-distance passenger train operated by NSW TrainLink on regional railway services in New South Wales , Australia from Sydney to Dubbo , Grafton , and Casino as well as interstate destinations, Brisbane and Melbourne . The XPT
23226-457: Was cheap and plentiful domestically whereas oil had to be imported at world market prices. An alternative to catenary lines is to use a third rail system which has a semi-continuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. However the operating speeds of this type of systems cannot be greater than 100 mph (160 km/h) due to its limitation of the power supply gaps at turnouts and grade crossings. Therefore,
23384-495: Was chosen to be implemented first, due to high frequency of travellers and traffic between Delhi and Meerut, so, the central, state governments and the NCRTC began studies and cleared its construction. The feasibility study and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) prepared by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) were approved by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in May 2017. In February 2019,
23542-483: Was completed on 5 April 2019 except for a short section of the Pink Line between the Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 and Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake stations and the Grey Line extension from Najafgarh to Dhansa Bus Stand; they opened on 6 August and 18 September 2021, respectively. Phase IV, with a length of 103 km (64 mi) and six lines, was finalized by the Government of Delhi in December 2018. Approval from
23700-469: Was completed on 5 April 2019, except for a small section of the Pink Line between the Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 and Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake stations (which opened on 6 August 2021) and the Grey Line extension from Najafgarh to Dhansa Bus Stand (which opened on 18 September 2021). Phase IV, with six lines totaling 103.93 km (64.58 mi), was finalized in July 2015. Of this, 61.679 km (38.326 mi) across three lines (priority corridors) with 45 stations
23858-557: Was constructed in Delhi , encompassing the initial sections of the Red, Yellow, and Blue Lines. The stations were opened to the public between 25 December 2002 and 11 November 2006. A total of 123.3-kilometre-long (76.6 mi) network of 86 stations and 10 routes and extensions was built. Seven routes were extensions of the Phase I network, three were new colour-coded lines, and three routes connect to other cities (the Yellow Line to Gurgaon and
24016-501: Was done to reduce crowding on the Blue Line, diverting some Dwarka-bound passengers to the Airport Express Line (which is underutilised and faster than the Blue Line. The line's speed was increased from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on 24 June 2023, enabling a 16-minute ride from New Delhi to IGI Airport . Interchanges are available with the Yellow Line at New Delhi , with the Blue Line at Dwarka Sector 21 , with
24174-457: Was expected to be completed by the end of 2020, but construction was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was completed on 18 September 2021 with the opening of the Grey Line extension from Najafgarh to Dhansa Bus Stand . An extension of the Airport Line to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25 metro station was later added, and it was completed on 17 September 2023. Driverless operations on
24332-525: Was launched on 5 April 2016 and completed its maiden journey between Nizamuddin and Agra Cantt within 100 minutes. But due to low occupancy, Indian Railways first extended this train from Agra to Gwalior on 19 February 2018 and then to Jhansi on 1 April 2018. The Tejas Express was Introduced by Indian Railways in 2017. It features modern onboard facilities with doors which are operated automatically. Tejas means "sharp", "lustre" and "brilliance" in many Indian languages. The inaugural run of Tejas Express
24490-534: Was named 'Vande Bharat Express' on 27 January 2019. On 5 October 2019, a second Vande Bharat Express was opened from Delhi to Katra On 30 September 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 3rd Vande Bharat Express rake connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad passing through Surat . This rake was an upgraded second generation version. an other second generation rake was inaugurated from Delhi to Una passing through Chandigarh . The Delhi Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), also known as RapidX ,
24648-422: Was on 24 May 2017 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Karmali , Goa . It covered 552 km in 8 hours and 30 minutes. On 1 March 2019, second Tejas Express of the country was flagged off between Chennai Egmore and Madurai Junction by Prime Minister Narendra Modi . It covered 497 km in 6 hours and 30 minutes. Lucknow – New Delhi Tejas Express , which was inaugurated on 4 October 2019,
24806-552: Was opened on 31 October, and the Lajpat Nagar -to- Mayur Vihar Pocket I section opened on 31 December of that year. The final section, between Mayur Vihar Pocket I and Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake, was opened on 6 August 2021 after delays due to land-acquisition and rehabilitation issues. The Pink Line has 38 stations from Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar , both in North Delhi. With a length of 58.43 kilometres (36.31 mi), it
24964-741: Was opened on 8 June 2015. A 14 km (8.7 mi) extension south to Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 September 2015. All nine stations on the Badarpur–Escorts Mujesar (Faridabad) section of the metro's Phase III received the highest rating (platinum) for adherence to green-building norms from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The awards were given to DMRC Managing Director Mangu Singh by IGBC chair P. C. Jain on 10 September 2015. The line's Faridabad corridor
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