RRTS Track Laying Nears Completion, Project Set for Final Stages.

The track laying on the 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor is nearly complete, with around 55 km already operational, officials said.
The Namo Bharat corridor features a precast slab track system designed for high-speed trains, unlike the ballastless tracks used in metro systems and Indian Railways, which are proven for speeds up to 95 kmph.
"Final stages of track installation are progressing swiftly, marking a major milestone for the project," said an official from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is executing the corridor.
Since the corridor's first section became operational on October 21, 2023, Namo Bharat trains have served approximately 66 lakh commuters. Trial runs on the Meerut South–Shatabdi Nagar section began in February, while testing on the Delhi section between Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan is expected to commence soon.
The corridor consists of approximately 70 km of elevated tracks and 12 km of underground sections. "Given the corridor's high-speed operations of up to 160 kmph and stations spaced every 5-10 km, an advanced track system was necessary," the official added.
To support the project, a precast factory spanning 45,000 sqm in Meerut produced 44,000 slabs with high precision, ensuring smooth alignment and installation. "This system minimizes vibrations and jerks, providing a stable and comfortable ride," the official said.
The corridor, originating from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and terminating at Modipuram in Meerut, features 16 Namo Bharat stations and nine additional stations for the Meerut Metro. The Sarai Kale Khan station is expected to be ready by June this year.
ET