Consider the following statement about India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System(RRTS):

1. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

2. It was inaugurated on 20 October 2023

3. It comes under Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

4.Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is the first RRTS corridor in India.

Which of the statement given above is/are incorrect?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) None of the given statements

Explanation:

• On October 20, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor at the Sahibabad RapidX station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, marking the launch of India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
• The RRTS project is implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which operates under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Information Booster:

Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)

About:

• RRTS is an integrated, semi high-speed mass transit system designed to improve regional connectivity within the National Capital Region (NCR).
• It aims to support balanced and sustainable urban development by offering fast, efficient, and reliable transportation across NCR towns.

Origin and Development:

• The concept was first proposed in a 1998–99 study commissioned by the Indian Railways to explore fast commuter train networks across the NCR.
• In 2006, the idea gained momentum with the extension of Delhi Metro lines to towns like Gurgaon, Noida, and Ghaziabad.
• The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) adopted the concept while framing the Functional Plan on Transport for NCR-2032.
• NCRPB identified eight RRTS corridors to connect key NCR towns using high-speed, rail-based commuter services.

Objectives:

• Enhance multi-modal connectivity by integrating with existing transport systems like metro, railways, and highways.
• Promote the shift from private to public transport, thereby reducing traffic congestion and pollution.
• Stimulate employment generation and facilitate the development of new commercial hubs along transit corridors.
• Improve economic productivity through significantly reduced travel times across the region.

Key Features:

• High-Speed Operations:
• Trains to operate at 160 km/h, with a design speed of 180 km/h, making them faster than metro services.
• Global Best Practices:
• Inspired by international systems such as:
• RER (Paris)
• Regional-Express (Germany & Austria)
• SEPTA Regional Rail (USA)
• State-of-the-art infrastructure with advanced safety, automation, and passenger convenience features.