Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Set for Full Launch in Early July
A new fast train line is almost finished, connecting Delhi and Meerut!
It's called the RRTS, and it will let you travel between the two cities in just 55 minutes, like a quick metro ride.
Some parts of the line are already open, and tests are running on the rest.
The project started in 2019 and should be fully ready by early July.
More stations in Meerut are being added.
This fast train will make it easier to travel between the two cities.
The Delhi-Meerut RRTS is set to become fully operational by early July.
The 82km RRTS will connect Delhi and Meerut, reducing travel time.
55km of the corridor is already in service.
Trial runs are ongoing on the remaining sections.
The project started in March 2019 and has recorded over 1 crore riders.
- Who
- The NCR Transport Corporation (NCRTC).
- What
- The Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) is nearing full operation.
- When
- Expected to be fully operational by the end of June or early July.
- Where
- Connecting Delhi and Meerut.
- Why
- To reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut.
Benefits
Drawbacks
Cost vs Time Savings
Benefits
Reduced travel time for commuters.
Drawbacks
Potential high costs.
- Project Name
- Delhi-Meerut RRTS
- Length
- 82km
- Travel Time
- 55 minutes
- Operational Sections
- 55km
- Project Start
- March 2019
- Riders Recorded
- Over 1 crore
