Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)

20 Oct 2023 Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)

This article covers “Daily Current Affairs” and the topic details “ Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)”. This topic has relevance in the Infrastructure section of the UPSC CSE exam.

For Mains:

GS 2: Infrastructure

Why in the news?

In a recent development, the Prime Minister has officially launched the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), known as ‘RapidX,’ featuring contemporary conveniences and comprehensive infrastructure.

• Delhi-Meerut RRTS Stretch:

• • • The RapidX (Also Known as NaMo Bharat) Train is slated to operate on a 17-kilometer segment of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
    • The overall length of the RRTS extends to 84 kilometers.
    • The RapidX Train is anticipated to maintain an average speed of 100 kilometers per hour.

• Stations and Route:

• • • The train will halt at five stations, each adorned with turquoise and beige colors: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai Depot.
    • This stretch is part of the larger 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut corridor.

• Train Composition:

• • • The RapidX Train comprises five standard coaches, with one dedicated to women, along with a premium coach.
    • Passengers can purchase QR code-based paper tickets using currency notes, bank cards, or the unified payments interface (UPI) at station ticket counters or ticket vending machines (TVMs).

• Key Features of the RapidX Train

• • • Platform Screen Doors (PSDs): Each station is equipped with platform screen doors integrated with the train doors and signaling systems.

• Safety Mechanism: The train’s departure from the station is contingent on ensuring that both the main doors and PSDs are securely closed.

• Manual Door Locks: Notably, all doors on the train incorporate unique manual locks that passengers can engage to open the doors at a station should they fail to open automatically.

Source: PM flags off first train of Delhi-Meerut RRTS service – The Hindu

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Q.1 Regarding the ‘RapidX’ train and the Delhi-Meerut RRTS, Consider the following statements:

1. The ‘RapidX’ train is expected to maintain an average speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
2. Passengers can purchase paper tickets using currency notes, bank cards, and UPI at station ticket counters, but QR codes are not yet accepted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: C

Q.2 Explain the pivotal role of modern rapid transit systems in promoting sustainable urban development, reducing congestion, and fostering economic growth in metropolitan regions.

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