Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Trial Run Begins For Next 25km Stretch In Ghaziabad, Check List Of Stations

New Delhi: Following the successful launch of the first 17-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), a 12-kilometre trial run of Namo Bharat trains was conducted from Duhai to Modi Nagar South station on Sunday.

The train departed from Duhai station, reached Murad Nagar station, and then continued to cover the distance of about 12 km to Modi Nagar South.

"At present, the Namo Bharat trains are undergoing a trial run to test the track and traction. Initially, the train is being operated manually under the Train Control Management System. The train covered the distance from Muradnagar station to Modi Nagar South at a minimal speed. Later, it was brought back to Duhai while slightly increasing its speed," a statement from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation said, as quoted by news agency PTI.

The 25 km-stretch between Duhai and Meerut South RRTS station is the next section of the corridor that will be opened for the public after the priority section. It includes 4 stations:

"In June, the construction of the viaduct up to Meerut South was completed with the installation of the last span. Since then, various construction works like track laying, OHE installation, signalling and telecom, and electrical have been progressing at pace in this section," the NCRTC said.

According to the public venture, the rail laying construction is nearly finished, while other projects are nearing completion.

On October 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Namo Bharat train in the 17 km-long priority section between Sahibabad to Duhai Depot.