Shalabh Goel, Managing Director of the NCRTC, stated that the Meerut Metro will change the city’s transport, improving connection, efficiency, and total lifestyle.
By PTI September 7, 2024, 8:38:10 PM IST (Published)
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on Saturday (September 7) revealed ‘Meerut Metro’ at RRTS Depot, Duhai in Ghaziabad, authorities stated.
It has three-car trainsets with ergonomically developed 2×2 transverse and longitudinal seating plans with comfy cushioned seats. More than 700 guests can take a trip in a train, with a seating capability of 173, they specified.
Prioritising security, platform screen doors (PSDs) will be set up at all stations synchronised with city operations and likewise assist in guaranteeing crowd management. Selective door opening through push buttons decreases energy intake, the authorities stated.
Shalabh Goel, Managing Director of the NCRTC, stated that the Meerut Metro will change the city’s transport, improving connection, efficiency, and general lifestyle.
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… modern-day, dependable, and quick transit system, it will minimize travel time, relieve traffic jam, and foster financial development. The NCRTC has actually concentrated on comprehending the commuter requires in information and personalized the functions of this new-age transit mode, to guarantee utmost convenience and effective journeys for individuals,” Goel stated.
Under the Make in India standards, 100% of the trainsets for Meerut Metro are being produced in India. These first-rate trainsets are being made in Savli, Gujarat. To date, 5 Meerut Metro trainsets have actually been turned over to NCRTC, the authorities stated.
The Meerut Metro train will have a style speed of 135 kmph and an optimum functional speed of 120 kmph. The trainsets, with their streamlined and cutting edge modern-day light-weight style, developed with stainless-steel, are energy effective and geared up with a regenerative braking system. They are likewise suitable with automated train security (ATP) and automated train operations (ATO), they stated.
Precaution like guest emergency situation interaction systems, fire extinguishers, alarms, and talk-back systems are incorporated. There will be a particular reserved seating plan in each coach of the city train for female guests and seniors, the authorities stated.
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Both stations and trains are generally available, with devoted area for medical stretchers or wheelchairs in emergency situations. The city stations likewise have large lifts to accommodate medical stretchers and wheelchairs, they mentioned. The Meerut Metro will run on the very same RRTS facilities from Meerut South to Modipuram.
At 4 of these stations, commuters will have the ability to change to Namo Bharat train services and vice versa. These stations will be Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram. This ingenious method has actually resulted in considerable cost savings in regards to building expense of facilities viz OHE, viaduct, track, signalling etc., the authorities stated.
The Meerut Metro passage covers 23 km with 13 stations,