National Capital Region to Get New Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
The National Capital Region (NCR) is set to introduce a new Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), a semi-high-speed rail corridor that will stretch from Rajiv Chowk in Gurugram to Noida Sector-142 and Surajpur in Greater Noida, passing through Bata Chowk in Faridabad. The 60-kilometre corridor is expected to have eight intermediate stations, with an estimated project cost of Rs 15,000 crore.
The new RRTS corridor aims to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce air pollution in the NCR once operational. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini recently met with Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal in Delhi to discuss expanding the metro network and building the RRTS corridor. They also explored the possibility of extending RRTS connectivity between Sarai Kale Khan and Karnal, as well as extending the metro line from Gurugram to AIIMS in Badsa.
Further assessments are underway to connect key locations, such as IGIA, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Jewar Airport, through the RRTS network. The plan includes two separate lines from Palam Vihar in Gurugram to improve regional connectivity. Another proposed extension aims to connect Sarai Kale Khan to Dharuhera, Bawal, and Shahjahanpur in Rajasthan.
The Haryana government is also covering the expenses for the proposed metro line extension from Gurugram Sector-56 to Panchgaon. Once the Detailed Project Report is received, the Centre is likely to approve the project.
