NCRTC: Trial Runs Between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar Set to Begin in November

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced recently the trial runs for the 12-kilometre section from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi are expected to commence in November.

The New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat station is nearing completion, with final stages of construction underway. Once operational, this segment will facilitate seamless travel between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South RRTS stations in approximately 35-40 minutes, according to the NCRTC statement.

The Delhi portion of the NCRTC corridor includes a nine-kilometre elevated viaduct and a five-kilometre underground stretch. The elevated viaduct is complete, and work is progressing on track laying and overhead electrification (OHE) installations. The 14-kilometre stretch encompasses Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar, and Anand Vihar stations, all of which are close to completion.

The New Ashok Nagar station, spanning 215 metres in length and 30 metres in width, has its concourse and platform levels completed, with roof work ongoing. Track-laying is nearly finished up to New Ashok Nagar, and OHE and signalling work is in progress.

A 90-metre-long, 6-metre-wide foot over bridge (FOB) is being constructed to connect the New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat station to the metro station. This FOB will link the concourse level of the metro station to the concourse of the NCRTC station, allowing passengers to transfer smoothly between transport modes without leaving the station premises.

The station will feature four escalators for easy movement between the platform and concourse levels, and platform screen doors (PSDs) are being installed for added safety. Two additional FOBs are being constructed to improve connectivity and accessibility.

Parking facilities at the station will accommodate over 550 two-wheelers and four-wheelers, enhancing convenience for those arriving by personal vehicles. Dedicated pick-up and drop-off points will be available for vehicles, and an off-road service line will facilitate cab and auto services.

Currently, Namo Bharat train services operate on a 42-kilometre stretch from Sahibabad to Meerut South. The complete 82-kilometre corridor is expected to be finished by June 2025, enabling travel between Delhi and Meerut in under an hour.

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